Summer/Fall 2026 Training Is Here
We’re excited to share our Summer/Fall 2026 course lineup!
In addition to our online offerings, we’ll be hosting more than 80 in-person classes across the state.
Our trainings focus on real-world, hands-on learning to help law enforcement professionals build skills, stay sharp, and continue delivering at the highest level.
Alongside many of our core courses, we’re also introducing several new classes this season:
School Safety
Behavioral Threat Assessment Management in Schools
July 23 | September 17 | October 26 | Criminal Justice Institute
This training equips SROs and educators with a clear, consistent framework for assessing student threats and managing cases from identification through intervention. Participants learn to apply structured assessment processes, distinguish threat levels, and implement collaborative, practical strategies that enhance safety and reduce risk over time.
Managing Student Walkouts and Campus Protests: Safety, Communication, and Operational Leadership for K-12 Schools
October 5 | Criminal Justice Institute
This session prepares school leaders to effectively manage student walkouts and protests using strategies grounded in Arkansas law, policy, and student rights. Participants learn how to maintain safety, communicate clearly, coordinate responses, and make legally sound decisions during high-visibility events.
Keeping Kids Safe in a Cyberworld/Cyberbullies in Our AI World
November 17 | Criminal Justice Institute
This class equips educators and school staff with practical tools to address online safety risks, including dangerous apps, AI-driven cyberbullying, deepfakes, and sextortion. Participants gain strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to digital threats while supporting safe and responsible technology use among students.
Technology
Artificial Intelligence & Law Enforcement
December 9-10 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course explores how artificial intelligence is transforming law enforcement, covering key applications, real-world use cases, and critical ethical and legal considerations. Participants learn to evaluate AI’s impact on public safety while developing practical strategies that balance innovation with accountability, privacy, and civil liberties.
Forensic Sciences
Courtroom Testimony for Crime Scene Investigators
November 9-11 | Magnolia Police Department
This course prepares forensic professionals to confidently and effectively testify in court by developing strong communication skills, courtroom presence, and strategies for handling direct and cross-examination. Participants gain practical experience through mock trial exercises while learning key legal standards and techniques to clearly present complex evidence to diverse audiences.
Illicit Drug Investigation
Narcotics Investigations
September 3-4 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course equips law enforcement personnel with practical strategies to address the growing drug epidemic through effective problem-solving, investigative methods, and targeted enforcement. Participants learn how to identify drug-related issues, deploy resources, and implement proven approaches to reduce narcotics-related crime in their communities.
Fighting Fentanyl
September 15 | El Dorado Police Department- 911 Training Room
This course prepares law enforcement officers to recognize, respond to, and safely handle fentanyl-related incidents, emphasizing exposure risks, protective measures, and overdose response. Participants also learn current trends, investigative strategies, and evidence-handling practices to effectively manage fentanyl cases while minimizing danger.
Drug Identification
September 16-17 | El Dorado Police Department- 911 Training Room
This course equips law enforcement officers with the skills to quickly identify drugs, paraphernalia, and their effects to support effective investigations and enforcement actions. Participants gain practical knowledge of common narcotics, field testing, and current drug trends to enhance situational awareness and case outcomes.
Drafting Narcotic Search Warrants
October 14 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course equips law enforcement professionals with the skills to draft clear, legally sound search warrant affidavits using established principles and best practices. Participants gain hands-on experience through case studies and exercises to strengthen documentation and ensure compliance with legal standards.
Drug Unit Supervisor
October 21-22 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course prepares supervisors to effectively and safely lead narcotics units by addressing key challenges such as undercover operations, informant management, legal risks, and operational planning. Participants gain practical strategies to reduce liability, prevent misconduct, and manage high-risk situations, including crisis response and tactical enforcement operations.
Law Enforcement Management/Professional Development
Human Exploitation Investigations
September 3 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course provides an overview of human exploitation, including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and child sexual exploitation, with a focus on identifying, reporting, and investigating these crimes. Gain knowledge of relevant laws, victim services, and collaborative roles to effectively respond to cases, with practical insights drawn from real-world scenarios.
Technology, Threats & Trends Against Law Enforcement
September 9-10 | Criminal Justice Institute
This course examines how criminals misuse emerging technologies to evade detection and target law enforcement, while providing practical strategies to counter these tactics. Officers gain accessible, real-world insights and investigative tips to help prevent, detect, and respond to technology-based threats.