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
ELC 123 Entry-Level Corrections January 12 – March 04, 2026
ELC 124 Entry-Level Corrections March 30 – May 19, 2026

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

In-Service Courses

Course Date
Tactical De-Escalation Training (POLICE ONLY)
Participation in this course is restricted to Maryland-certified police officers.
February 03, 2026
LEEMCC Recertification February 04, 2026
LEEMCC Recertification February 05, 2026
Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Reconstruction School
Participation in this course is restricted to Maryland-certified police officers.
February 09 – February 13, 2026
Radar Speed Measurement Course February 10 – February 11, 2026
Crisis Intervention Team Training
Participation in this course is restricted to Maryland-certified police and correctional officers.
March 09 – March 13, 2026
Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) (PER-340)
This course is for police officers, fire personnel (fire fighters), and EMS personnel.
March 11 – March 13, 2026
Power in Peers March 16 – March 20, 2026
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) March 24 – March 25, 2026
Basic Crime Scene Investigation
Participation in this course is restricted to police officers.
April 06 – April 10, 2026
Police Cyclist–Certification School May 04 – May 07, 2026

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).