Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.
We require a minimum number of registrants to hold a course. If the minimum number is not reached within 15 days before the course is scheduled to begin, we will be forced to cancel. Whenever practical, we will attempt to inform you of cancellations by telephone (typically through your employing agency) or by email.
Please Note: If you cannot attend a class, you must notify the Academy 48 hours prior to the start of the class. We must charge the course fee listed if 48 hours notice is not given. Substitutes may be sent to replace the original registrant as long as the substitute also meets any course pre-requisites.
- All courses are held at the VT Police Academy, Pittsford, VT unless otherwise noted. View Directions.
- View the Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2023).
Please Note: Errata and misprints in pricing, dates, and locations are not binding. The Council reserves the right to correct, change, and cancel courses without penalty. Training Talk is a publication of the staff of the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council (State of Vermont) which reserves all rights and privileges with regards to printing, publication, and distribution.
Entrance Exam Testing dates
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2023/2024 FTO Re-certification (virtual)
November 21, 2024 @ 12:30-16:00
Microsoft Teams
2025 Field Training Officer Certification School
January 21-25, 2024 @ 08:00-16:00
Cost: $63 for Commuters $235 for Overnight stay
This is the 2025 certification school for new FTO's. Anyone wishing to attend must be a VT Law Enforcement officer in good standing with a minimum of 2 years road experiance.
This course will provide the attendee's with a certification to train new law enforcement officers. This certification is required for the training of Level 2 officers.
Options for staying overnight are available at a cost, however we are limited to a certain number of beds.
Lunch will be provided daily, overnights will have access to Breakfast and dinner as well.
Any questions please contact TC Pennington daniel.pennington@vermont.gov prior to the scheduled dates.
2024 Mandatory Domestic Violence Training
For Supervisors & Agency Heads:
November 22, 2024 @ 12:30-16:30
December 3, 2024 @ 09:00-13:00
For Patrol:
November 8, 2024 @ 13:30-16:00
November 10, 2024 @ 17:00-20:00
November 17, 2024 @ 17:00-20:00
November 20, 2024 @ 13:00-16:00
November 21, 2024 @ 09:00-12:00
December 5, 2024 @ 09:00-12:00 & 13:00-16:00
December 6, 2024 @ 09:00-12:00 & 13:00-16:00
Animal Cruelty Investigation for Law Enforcement Officers
October 17, 2024 @ 12:30-16:30
This class satisfies the required statutory minimum animal cruelty investigation training for Level II, Level III and Waiver officers.
ARIDE 2024
Sept. 26 & 27, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
Essex Police Department - 145 Maple Street Essex, VT 05452
Nov. 25 & 26, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
West Dover Police Department - 246 Vermont Rte 100 West Dover, VT 05356
ARIDE Refresher Course
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The ARIDE Refresher course was developed for law enforcement officers who have attended the 16-hour in-person ARIDE course. It is designed to provide the officers with key concepts taught in the full two-day training through an interactive web-based format to refresh their skills.
NHTSA's ARIDE training is a 16-hour, in-person instructor-led course that builds on the skills of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to enhance a law enforcement officer's ability to detect impaired driving and enforce relevant laws. With the development of the 4-hour ARIDE Refresher eLearning course, officers trained in ARIDE can refresh their skills without having to attend an in-person course; instead, they can access the course when their schedule allows, from anywhere with an internet connection. Featuring highly skilled and well-trained subject matter experts from across the country, this course will allow learners to re-engage with the material from the in-person course while testing their knowledge through realistic scenarios and testing before, during, and after the training.
Officers can sign up for an account to access the training at www.copstrainingportal.org It requires minimal information and gives the officer access to all courses offered through the LMS. All courses are free and can be taken at the officers’ own pace.
Once your account is created navigate to E-Learning Courses, Drug Awareness & Enforcement, and select Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Refresher.
Upon completion, please provide the certificate of completion and the supporting documentation to Jen Hier (Jennifer.hier@vermont.gov) at the Vermont Police Academy. You will receive 4 credit hours for this training
Basic Domestic Violence Training
November 18, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
This course satisfies the mandatory 8 hours of training for levels I & II, as well as incoming out of state waiver officers.
Basic Use of Force and Tactics for Level II and OOJ Waivers
October 21-October 25 - 0800-1630
This is a physically demanding training course, and participants must be injury free and in good physical condition before entering the course.
Tuition is free for all Vermont Law Enforcement Officer candidates who are sponsored by a Vermont Law Enforcement Agency and are pursuing level I or Level II law enforcement certification. This class is designed for Level II officers looking to satisfy their Use of Force block of instruction. Also, this course will be used to satisfy out of state waivers Use of Force block.
You must be sponsored and employed by a law enforcement agency to attend this course.
Note: Gym attire no shorts, BDU style pants and polo, to include gym shoes, duty belt, and handcuffs and cuff key are required for this course.
This course is designed to provide officers with the basics for self-protection and control and/or restraint of adversaries. This course consists of classroom lecture, gym-work and scenario-based training.
Effective 1 January, 2014 per Council ruling, all persons seeking certification as law enforcement officers after that date must attend and successfully complete a Council approved training course for MDTS before receiving Level I, II or III law enforcement certification. The four-hour handcuff training provided during the Level I and II basic certification course does not meet this requirement, and only gives them the authority to carry and use handcuffs under the guidelines set forth in the provisional certification for Levels I or II. Officers must also attend and successfully complete a Council approved baton and/or Oleoresin Capsicum aerosol projector course before having the authority to carry and use a baton and/or OC. This course meets the minimum requirements under this new rule.
Canine Drug Detection School
Date and time: November 4, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Location: Vermont Police Academy 317 Academy Rd. Pittsford, VT 05763
Tuition Commuter: $2,189
Tuition Overnight: $3,081
Prerequisites:
- If you are planning on having a multipurpose canine Patrol school is a pre-requisite.
- Canine handler must be a certified law enforcement officer with a minimum of (3) three years of law enforcement experience before entering the canine program. Prior experience as a military working dog Handler may be taken into consideration.
- Canine evaluations will occur prior to acceptance into the program. Canine evaluations will take place weekdays at the Vermont Police Academy. Registration is not required but please notify Lindsay Thivierge (lindsay.thivierge@vermont.gov) in advance regarding which date you plan on coming to the Academy to make sure the head trainer is available.
- If you intend on attending the Canine Drug Detection School and do not yet have a canine the head trainer is available to assist in acquiring and screening dogs. Please contact Lindsay Thivierge (Lindsay.thivierge@vermont.gov) for coordination.
- Handlers are required to meet a minimum physical fitness assessment to be determined by the Head Trainer.
- It is highly recommended that police administrators use the Canine Committee to conduct interviews for departments who have the desire to identify potential handlers for the requirement.
- By application and acceptance into the Vermont Police Canine Program, it is understood that Handlers will conduct themselves by the Standard of Conduct as defined by Police Professionals who undergo Basic Training at the Vermont Police Academy.
Contact the Vermont Police Academy for more information at 802.483.6228
CTO: Communications Training Officer Refresher
Course is now held remotely, contact Michelle Hunt for registration
Crime Scene Investigation for Level II/ Waivers
November 4, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
DRE Training School
Phases I & II March 24 - April 4, 2025. Phase III April 21 - 26, 2025.
Application deadline is January 15, 2025.
Click Here for the Application
For more information about the DECP visit www.DECP.org, or visit https://shso.vermont.gov/programs/dre
DRE Trainings
Multiple dates and webinars available.
DUI/SFST 2024
Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
Entrance Exam Testing dates
- April 16, 2024
- May 14, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- July 16, 2024
- August 13, 2024
- September 24, 2024
- October 15, 2024
- November 19, 2024
- December 17, 2024
- January 7, 2025
- January 28, 2025 MMPI Only
- February 11, 2025
- March 25, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- May 6, 2025
- May 20, 2025 MMPI Only
- June 24, 2025
- July 15, 2025
- July 29, 2025 MMPI Only
- August 12, 2025
- September 23, 2025
- October 14, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- December 9, 2025
Fingerprinting Certification
Police officers are required by Vermont statute to be re-certified every 3 years in order to take fingerprints from minors as part of a voluntary identification program. To be recertified, an officer must submit to VCIC a set of prints via electronic capture OR the standard ink and roll method. The prints will be examined for quality, and if acceptable, recertification will be granted. If the prints are found to be unacceptable, the officer will have to re-take the Basic Fingerprinting Certification Course. Please note: recertification is NOT required for the purposes of taking prints as part of an investigation, employment-related background checks, etc.
Send a set of fingerprints to VCIC C/O Identification Section Supervisor, 42 State Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-130
Fair and Impartial Policing Baseline Training
September 27, 2024 @ 08:30-15:00
This class satisfies the training requirement for all new officers under Title 20 VSA § 2358(e). This class does NOT satisfy the biennial training update!
Fingerprint Certification for In-Service and Level II
November 21, 2024 @ 08:00-12:00
This course is for Fingerprint certification, and is open to all VT law enforcement officers and civilians employed by a VT law enforcement Agency.
Instructor: Nicholas Briggs, VT DPS
This is a 4 hour block of instruction held at the Police Academy
Lunch is NOT provided
Firearms Instructor Updates for 2023-2024
To sign up for the 2023/2024 Firearms Instructor Re-Certification please go to the Eventbrite posting here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firearms-instructor-re-certification-tickets-777281228077
- Any Firearms Instructor who was scheduled to re-certify in 2023 will be waived until December 31, 2024.
- All instructors will have the opportunity to re-certify at the Academy during 2024 with multiple dates available for the flexibility of both individuals and departments.
- Instructors will be able to attend a morning or an afternoon re-certification that will last approximately 3 – 4 hours depending on the number of instructors present.
- All instructors should arrive in appropriate duty attire for range, with eye protection, ear protection, cover, body armor and at least 100 rounds of range ammo.
- This re-certification will include classroom portion that will cover the statewide use of force policy and how it pertains to Firearms and Firearms instruction, current methods of instruction for the Level II and Level III classes, expectations for Firearms Instructors for the preparation of students who will be participating in the Level II or Level III courses, student remediation and coaching, familiarization with the new Academy Ti Training Simulator, range standards qualification at instructor proficiency level.
FTO Recertification course
October 14, 2024 @ 08:00-11:30
Classroom 1
This course is for the re-certification of FTO's who either have expired in 2023/2024 or are set to expire by the end of 2024. Please attend in order to re-new your certification as an academy recognized Field Training Officer.
Lunch is NOT provided.
Interacting with People Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis
November 6, 2024 @ 08:00-16:30
Classroom 1
This is the mental health crisis response course that is required for all level 2 and level 3 waiver students to take. This course includes presentations by individuals with lived experience related to topics of the instruction.
This is an 8-hour course instructed by the following:
- Mourning Fox - Department of Public Safety
- Kristin Chandler - Norwich University and Team Two Vermont
- Mark Gutel - Addison County Sheriff's Office
- Brock Marvin - Vermont Police Academy
Search and Rescue
October 17, 2024 @ 08:00-11:30
This course meets the requirements of 20 V.S.A. 2365(a) for all part-time and out-of-state waiver officers.
Use of Force Instructor Recertification
November 22nd, 2024 @ 8:00-16:30
December 12th, 2024 @ 8:00-16:30
Succuessful completion of this course satisfies the bennial recertification requirements for currently certified VCJC Use of Force & Tactics instructors.
Students should be prepared for a physically demanding day of training and should be free of any conditions that would prohibit them from effectively participating and completing the training. Attire must include a full duty belt, inert training OC, baton and gym shoes (duty boots will not be permitted on the mats).
LIVE WEAPONS WILL NOT BE MERMITTED IN THE TRAINING AREA. Please secure all live weapons (incl. firearms, OC, Taser, knives, etc..) in your vehicle or in lock boxes provided by the VPA.