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
ELC 124 Entry-Level Corrections
March 30 – May 19, 2026
ELP 97 Entry-Level Police
July 01 – December 09, 2026
ELC 5Entry-Level Corrections
July 06 – August 25, 2026
*Entry-level certification courses are not open enrollment. Departments will register their employees for training.
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).