Upcoming Training
All courses take place at our Training Centre in Lac La Biche, Alberta unless otherwise specified.
PARE Testing | August 19, 2024 | $85
The Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation assesses an individual's physical fitness and capabilities for work in the Law Enforcement field. It measures strength, endurance, agility, and overall fitness to determine if someone meets the necessary standards for the physically demanding job.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Shotgun Operators Course | Oct. 15-18, 2024 | $675
Students will learn how to safely handle and discharge a shotgun in a work setting. Students will learn about reporting requirements, legal considerations, and more. Students must be an appointed Peace Officer to attend.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Shotgun Operators Recertification Course | Oct. 17 - 18, 2024 | $440
Students will review how to safely handle and discharge a shotgun in a work setting. Students will learn about reporting requirements, legal considerations, and more. Students must be an appointed Peace Officer and have completed an operators course within 12 months.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Incident Command System 200 (ICS-200) | Oct. 19-20, 2024 | FREE!
ICS-100 is required and available online at https://www.icscanada.ca/en/links.html. ICS-200 is an awareness level training course. It is intended for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory ICS position and focuses on the management of single resources.
The online ICS-200 course is not recognized by ICS Canada as it does not include the requisite group activities. If you continue your ICS training to ICS-300 and higher, you must complete ICS-200 in-class.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
RADAR/LiDAR Operators Course | Oct. 21-23, 2024 | $350
Students will learn the basics of operating RADAR and LiDAR for speed measurements. All students must attend in full uniform with operational equipment, bring a patrol vehicle equipped with RADAR, and a handheld RADAR/LiDAR.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Dog Behaviour and Handling Course | Oct. 25, 2024 | $350
Dog Behaviour & Handling Course offered by Edmonton Animal Control is a comprehensive exploration into canine behaviour, responsible dog ownership and effective handling techniques. Spanning a full day, the course covers a wide array of topics essential for anyone working with or encountering dogs in their professional capacity.
Participants will engage in discussions on understanding dog behaviour, ensuring a safe environment through personal protective equipment and disease prevention measures, and familiarizing themselves with common complaints encountered in the field. Additionally, hands-on sessions provide practical experience in dog behaviour assessment and capture techniques, equipping attendees with valuable skills for handling various situations.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) | $850
Available dates: Nov. 18-22, Nov. 25-29, Dec. 2-6, Dec. 9-13
Students will learn about vehicle capacity, principles of emergency response, and more. All students must attend in full uniform with operational equipment and bring a patrol vehicle equipped with emergency equipment. This course will include 1 day of lecture and 4 days of track time. Night driving will be on day 4 of the course. This course is approved by Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
PARE Testing | Nov. 5, 2024 | $85
The Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation assesses an individual's physical fitness and capabilities for work in the Law Enforcement field. It measures strength, endurance, agility, and overall fitness to determine if someone meets the necessary standards for the physically demanding job.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Advanced Incident Command System 400 (ICS-400) | Nov. 13-15, 2024 | FREE
ICS-300 in person class is required. Advanced Incident Command System, ICS-400 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently in the advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).
ICS-400 provides training for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in a complex incident environment.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Methods of Instruction | No. 22-26, 2024 | $1150
Location: PSES Training Academy, Edmonton
This course is delivered by Chris Butler, a retired 34 year veteran in law enforcement. This course will teach the law enforcement instructor science based principles that pertain to providing high quality instruction. This course will promote changes in delivery and teaching techniques for agencies.
This course will be held at the Public Safety and Emergency Services Training Academy in Edmonton.
For more information about the MOI course visit www.raptorprotection.com
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Dangerous Goods on Highway Inspector | Nov. 26-28, 2024 | FREE
This course is designed to prepare Peace/Police Officer to enforce Dangerous Goods transportation and Handling Acts and Regulations. By the end of the course you will understand the authority to conduct on-road enforcement, enforcement procedures, you will know how to identify DG violations, and understand how to safely respond to DG emergencies.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Use of Force for Investigators | Dec. 4-6, 2024 | $700
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
To ensure officers and agencies are afforded with the most thorough, professional, objective, fact-finding investigations possible, an investigator must have a basic understanding of the fundamental issues relating to use of force principles. This course will cover critical principles include biomechanics, human movement, perception and attention issues, decision making and decision errors, and more.
This course will be held at the Public Safety and Emergency Services Training Academy in Edmonton.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Cargo Securement Enforcement | Dec. 9-12, 2024 | $600
This course will provide Peace Officers with the knowledge and experience required to effectively enforce cargo securement legislation for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Participants will have the opportunity to go through all applicable legislation, work together on real-life exercises, and partake in a live compliance check for the practical portion, to prove competencies and put together all the information learned in class.
This course is accredited by Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
PARE Testing | December 10, 2024 | $85
The Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation assesses an individual's physical fitness and capabilities for work in the Law Enforcement field. It measures strength, endurance, agility, and overall fitness to determine if someone meets the necessary standards for the physically demanding job.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) #07 | Mar 03 – May 23, 2025 | $10,399 (includes accommodations)
This intensive 12-week program covers a wide variety of training including: legal studies, physical fitness, strategic communication, use of force training, shotgun training, RADAR/LiDAR training, and the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC). This program is accredited by Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services.
This program is open to both self-funded students, and students who are employed by a municipality. Training is conducted 10-hours per day, 4-days per week. The cost of the program includes accommodations, thanks to our partner Portage College.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) #08 | Aug 18 – Nov 07, 2025 | $10,399 (includes accommodations)
This intensive 12-week program covers a wide variety of training including: legal studies, physical fitness, strategic communication, use of force training, shotgun training, RADAR/LiDAR training, and the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC). This program is accredited by Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services.
This program is open to both self-funded students, and students who are employed by a municipality. Training is conducted 10-hours per day, 4-days per week. The cost of the program includes accommodations, thanks to our partner Portage College.
Space is limited. Click here to apply.
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