Education/Training Classes

There are several training opportunities throughout the year for PCPA members and associates to attend.
If you have an event you want posted and announced contact us at: [email protected] Please see our Media Kit for pricing. 
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NCTC Training Opportunity: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs & the Criminal Connection

NCTC is pleased to announce an upcoming training opportunity: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and the Criminal Connection a comprehensive course designed to enhance your understanding and investigative capabilities related to outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs).

This two-day, in-depth training explores the evolution of OMGs from their origins in the 1930s to today’s highly organized, global criminal enterprises. Participants will gain valuable insight into OMG structure, culture, criminal activity, and investigative strategies essential for modern law enforcement operations.

Course Overview:
Today’s OMGs operate as sophisticated criminal syndicates with international reach, often connected to drug trafficking organizations and other global criminal networks. This course immerses attendees in the OMG subculture, equipping them with the knowledge needed to effectively identify, investigate, and disrupt these organizations.

Training Topics Include:

• History and evolution of OMGs in the United States
• Identification of dominant OMGs through tattoos, colors, symbols, and terminology
• Criminal trends, patterns, and narcotics investigations
• Officer safety considerations and lawful contact procedures
• Intelligence gathering, information sharing, and team-based investigations
• Case law, source development, and report writing

Course Details:
Annville, PA
May 20–21, 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday) | 117 seats available

Newtown, PA
June 1–2, 2026 (Monday–Tuesday) | 39 seats available

Monroeville, PA
July 15–16, 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday) | 169 seats available

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Duration: 2 days / 16 hours

Prerequisites: None

Who Should Attend:
Law Enforcement and Military Intelligence Personnel. This course is ideal for personnel seeking to strengthen their investigative skills and better understand the growing threat posed by OMGs and their criminal connections.

How to Register:

1. Visit: http://www.nctc.counterdrug.org
   
2. Select Training → Upcoming Training
3. Search for Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and the Criminal Connection and complete registration

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues and partner agencies. Early registration is recommended as seats may fill quickly.

Kristina Rodriguez, SSG | CIC Coordinator
Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
Bldg. 8-65, Ft Indiantown Gap | Annville, PA 17003
Phone: 717.861.2070
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nctc.counterdrug.org

The Scranton Police Department is hosting the prestigious New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command & Leadership Seminar

October 19 – 23, 2026

In recognizing the challenges in law enforcement during the upcoming decades, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police has made a commitment to being in the forefront of innovation and change. The Association sees as one of the components of that challenge the development of future law enforcement leaders. The NJSACOP Command & Leadership Seminar is a unique blend of theory and application designed to fulfill that mission. The course is a 5-day program that utilizes behavioral science theories in conjunction with scenario learning to enhance development and education. Students will explore four Areas: Preparing Yourself to Lead, Understanding and Motivating Others, Leading Great Teams and Leading Great Organizations.

Download the full brochure and registration form here: Command and Leadership - Application PA - Fall 2026 Session 04 21 2026.pdf

The PCPA proudly partners and endorses the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy Seminar Training as a premier program for developing confident, effective, and forward-thinking law enforcement leaders.
-Chief Scott Bohn (Ret.), Executive Director, Pennsylvania Police Chiefs Association

The Pennsylvania Western University is offering training courses.  See the full line up of courses being offered below.

All registrations and information is at www.veritytraining.org.  Also, the courses are listed on the PCPA Calendar.

Crime Scene Investigations
April 6-10, 2026       $495
Allegheny County Police Training Academy
700 W Ridge Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

Criminal Investigations
April 20-24, 2026          $595
Tinicum Twp. Police
629 North Governor Printz Bl. Essington, PA 19029

ADVANCED Crime Scene Investigations
May 11-25, 2026       $495
Allegheny County Police Training Academy
700 W Ridge Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

Sex Assault Investigations
Sept 21-23, 2026        $345
Allegheny County Police Training Academy
700 W Ridge Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

Sex Assault Investigations
October 5-7, 2026        $445
Marple Twp. Police (Delaware County)
1001 Sussex Blvd, Broomall, PA 19008

Criminal Investigations
Oct 12-16, 2026         $495
Allegheny County Police Training Academy
700 W Ridge Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

If there are any questions, please contact Brian Kohlhepp
[email protected]
[email protected]

2026 Physical Fitness Coordinator Class (PFCITP) (Certification and Recertification) Erie Location

Certification Class: August 3 - 7, 2026 (5 days/40 hours), COST $400.
RECERTIFICATION: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (1 day/8 hours) COST $100.
Note: Three-year recertification of an original PACP PFCITP Certification.
Health and Fitness Textbook, Classroom Manual, and body fat calipers included with the class.
LOCATION:
Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy
5999 State Route 89, North East, PA 16428
POC.: Bill Hale, Director, Office Telephone No. (814)-824-2780

To register click here.

The School of Police Staff & Command Northwestern Center for Public Safety

BETHLEHEM, PA
April 6 - Aug. 14, 2026 (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off)

Download the full brochure here: Northwestern school of Police staff and command.pdf

FBI National Academy Associates, Eastern PA Chapter 2026 Annual Conference

May 17th – 19th, 2026
Hershey Lodge
325 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

See the full announcement for more information.