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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
Course #93 Entry-Level Police July 01 – December 13, 2024

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

In-Service Courses

Course Date
First Line Administrator Training October 14 – October 18, 2024
Instructor Development October 21 – October 25, 2024
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement November 06 – November 07, 2024
Tactical Police Rifle November 07 – November 08, 2024
Tactical De-Escalation Training November 13, 2024
Field Training Officers (FTO) Course November 20 – November 22, 2024
Sexual Assault Response Team Training November 20 – November 22, 2024
LEEMCC Recertification November 25, 2024
Crisis Intervention Team Training December 02 – December 06, 2024
Three-Day Police and Corrections K-9 Patrol Certification Course December 09 – December 11, 2024
LEEMCC Recertification December 10, 2024
Three-Day Police and Corrections K-9 Detection Certification Course January 13 – January 15, 2025
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Dispatcher/First Responder Training January 14 – January 15, 2025
Tactical De-Escalation Training (CORRECTIONS ONLY) February 05, 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).

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