Maine Criminal Justice Academy (Maine State Police Academy)

 police station  Add category

 Upload a photo

Welcome to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s (MCJA) website. Our goal is to provide you with the latest information regarding upcoming classes, Board of Trustees information, Academy forms, as well as a brief history of where the Academy has been and where we intend to go. As the Director, I view my mission as fourfold.

First, the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) is a work in progress. My staff and the Board of Trustees are constantly evaluating everything in this 18-week program, from the academics to the interaction between the Cadets and staff. Our goal is educate the Cadet to understand the basic tenets of being a modern law enforcement officer. Cadets will learn the chain of command, develop the ability to communicate effectively, form lifetime fitness habits, understand the principles of community policing, the ability to problem-solve, and to “think on their feet”, all with strong ethical standards.

Second, the Basic Corrections Training Program is also undergoing review. We have recently adopted a new Juvenile Correctional Officers program, which is designed for officers who work in juvenile detention facilities. The Basic Corrections Officer program differs from the Juvenile Corrections Officers program in that is deals only with adult correctional training issues.

Third, is the in-service training. Supervision and management in-service training programs for law enforcement and correctional officers are offered, such as: Supervisor Development, Middle Management Development, Executive Development, New Chiefs/Sheriffs Seminar and Grant Writing. The Academy offers investigative in-service courses, such as: Reid Interview and Interrogation, Police Photography, Evidence Collection, and Drafting Effective Search Warrants. The Academy also offers several Law Enforcement Pre-service (LEPS) courses and many other career development specialty courses pertaining to modern corrections and law enforcement practices.

Fourth, I see the mission of the Director to bring these training courses to all law enforcement and corrections officers, as well as other participants in the criminal justice system both at the Academy and regionally. This year the Academy has offered mandatory in-service courses to law enforcement officers as a competency-based, on-line training course alternative. I will spend time dealing with legislative issues as they pertain to the Academy, and finally being open and available to the law enforcement and corrections community to make the necessary changes that will enhance law enforcement and correctional training.

www.state.me.us/dps/mcja/index.shtml

N.B. This used to be Oak Grove Coburn, a private co-educational, college preparatory school serving grades 6 - 12.