Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

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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
ELP 95 Entry-level Police	July 02 – December 11, 2025

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

In-Service Courses

Course	Date
Fundamentals of Criminal Intelligence (Police Only)	April 08 – April 10, 2025
Ballistic Shield Operator’s Course	April 10 – April 11, 2025
Basic SWAT	April 14 – April 18, 2025
Tactical De-Escalation Training (Police Only)	April 16, 2025
Tactical Police Pistol	May 19 – May 21, 2025
~~Instructor Development Course~~	May 19 – May 23, 2025
Open-Source Intelligence	June 02 – June 04, 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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