Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

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Wor-Wic's Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) is the primary vehicle for meeting the entry-level and in-service training needs of the more than 60 agencies on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

The ESCJA is certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) to conduct mandatory training for law enforcement and correctional officers. The academy is committed to providing the Eastern Shore's law enforcement community with contemporary training at reasonable rates using highly-skilled certified trainers.

Academy Schedule

Entry-Level Certification Courses*

Course	Dates
ELP 97 Entry-Level Police	July 01 – December 09, 2026

*Entry-level certification courses are not open enrollment. Departments will register their employees for training.

In-Service Courses

Course	Date
High Center of Gravity Vehicles	November 11, 2026
Radar Speed Measurement Course	November 12 – November 13, 2026
High Center of Gravity Vehicles	November 12, 2026
Tactical De-Escalation Training (POLICE ONLY)	November 17, 2026
High Center of Gravity Vehicles	November 17, 2026
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)	November 18 – November 20, 2026
High Center of Gravity Vehicles	November 18, 2026
LIDAR (Laser) Speed Measurement Course	November 30, 2026
Field Training Officers (FTO) Course	December 01 – December 03, 2026
FTO Renewal Course	December 04, 2026
Three-Day Police and Corrections K-9 Patrol Certification Course	December 07 – December 09, 2026
Crisis Intervention Team Training	December 07 – December 11, 2026
Three-Day Police and Corrections K-9 Detection Certification Course	January 11 – January 13, 2027
Tactical De-Escalation Training (POLICE ONLY)	January 12, 2027
Crisis Intervention Team Police Communications Officer/First Responder Training	January 19 – January 21, 2027
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (PER-275)	January 19 – January 21, 2027
Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) (PER-340)	March 10 – March 12, 2027

Courses that are full are indicated as such.

How to register for an in-service class

Download the PDF file for desired course above. Email reservation form to escjaregistration@worwic.edu.
You will receive an email confirmation that a seat has been reserved for your officer(s).