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
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
Tactical Police Pistol May 19 – May 21, 2025
Instructor Development Course May 19 – May 23, 2025
Open-Source Intelligence June 02 – June 04, 2025
Three-Day Introduction to Tactical Police Rifle June 09 – June 11, 2025
Cryptocurrency Investigations July 14 – July 15, 2025
Radar Speed Measurement Course July 16 – July 17, 2025
Campus Emergencies: Prevention, Response, and Recovery (MGT-324) July 22 – July 23, 2025
LIDAR (Laser) Speed Measurement Course July 23, 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).