Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

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.

Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

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 95 Entry-level Police July 02 – December 11, 2025
ELC 122 Entry-Level Corrections September 29 – November 18, 2025

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

In-Service Courses

Course Date
Three-Day Introduction to Tactical Police Rifle June 09 – June 11, 2025
Cryptocurrency Investigations July 14 – July 15, 2025
Radar Speed Measurement Course July 16 – July 17, 2025
Campus Emergencies: Prevention, Response, and Recovery (MGT-324) July 22 – July 23, 2025
LIDAR (Laser) Speed Measurement Course July 23, 2025
Dark Web Investigations August 04 – August 05, 2025
Human Trafficking August 11 – August 12, 2025
First-Line Supervisor’s Training Program September 08 – September 12, 2025
First-Line Administrator Training September 15 – September 19, 2025
Tactical De-Escalation Training (POLICE ONLY) September 23, 2025
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) September 23 – September 24, 2025

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).