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SEPTEMBER 2023
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
September 18-22 , 2023
HOST:
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
LOCATION:
705 Wheeler Ave
Huntsville, AL 35801
CONTACT:
Steven Hopkins
shopkins@madisoncountyal.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
September 25-29, 2023
HOST:
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
LOCATION:
705 Wheeler Ave
Huntsville, AL 35801
CONTACT:
Steven Hopkins
shopkins@madisoncountyal.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
September 18-22 , 2023
HOST:
APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy – Tuscaloosa
LOCATION:
7601 Robert Cardinal Airport Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
CONTACT:
Wes Jacobs
205-759-3000
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
September 25-29, 2023
HOST:
APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy – Tuscaloosa
LOCATION:
7601 Robert Cardinal Airport Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
CONTACT:
Wes Jacobs
205-759-3000
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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OCTOBER 2023
TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
October 2-6, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
West Tennessee Regional Training Center
317 Denmark-Jackson Road
Jackson, TN 38391
CONTACT:
Chase Morgan @ 731-693-3321
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Chase Morgan
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
DATE:
October 9-13, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
West Tennessee Regional Training Center
317 Denmark-Jackson Road
Jackson, TN 38391
CONTACT:
Chase Morgan @ 731-693-3321
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Chase Morgan
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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GEORGIA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
October 2-6, 2024
HOST & LOCATION:
Dekalb County Police Department – Training
2484 Bruce St #6,
Lithonia, GA 30058
CONTACT:
SSGT
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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GEORGIA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
October 9-13, 2024
HOST & LOCATION:
Dekalb County Police Department – Training
2484 Bruce St #6,
Lithonia, GA 30058
CONTACT:
SSGT
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
October 16-20, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Training Center
4900 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
CONTACT:
Lt. Chris Bryant at 865-951-4210
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
DATE:
October 23-27, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Training Center
4900 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
CONTACT:
Lt. Chris Bryant at 865-951-4210
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2023
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
November 6-10, 2023
HOST:
Northeast Alabama LE Academy
LOCATION:
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, Alabama 36205
CONTACT:
Brian Staude
bstaude@jsu.edu
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Parrish
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
November 13-17, 2023
HOST:
Northeast Alabama LE Academy
LOCATION:
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, Alabama 36205
CONTACT:
Brian Staude
bstaude@jsu.edu
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Parrish
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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MISSISSIPPI COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
December 4-8, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
Southaven Police Department – West Precinct
7320 US Hwy 51 North
Southaven, MS 38671
CONTACT:
Jonathan Ellis at 662-772-1428 or jellis@southaven.org
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Parrish
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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MISSISSIPPI COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
December 11-15, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
Southaven Police Department – West Precinct
7320 US Hwy 51 North
Southaven, MS 38671
CONTACT:
Jonathan Ellis at 662-772-1428 or jellis@southaven.org
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Joe Parrish
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
November 27- December 1, 2023
HOST & LOCATION:
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office
Training Center
2829 Lt. Benjamin Davis, Jr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
CONTACT:
Johnny Lee Smith
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
December 4-8, 2023
HOST:
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office
Training Center
2829 Lt. Benjamin Davis, Jr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
CONTACT:
Johnny Lee Smith
PRICE:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
December 4-8, 2023
HOST:
Wiregrass Law Enforcement Academy
LOCATION:
100 Public Safety Way
Dothan, AL 36303
CONTACT:
Jimmy Helms
james.helms@apostc.alabama.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
December 11-15, 2023
HOST:
Wiregrass Law Enforcement Academy
LOCATION:
100 Public Safety Way
Dothan, AL 36303
CONTACT:
Jimmy Helms
james.helms@apostc.alabama.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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JANUARY 2024
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
January 15-19, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Williamson Co. Sheriff’s Office
Academy Park Gyms
120 Everbright
Franklin, TN 37064
CONTACT:
Nikki Osborne at
nikki.shaver@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
January 22-26, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Williamson Co. Sheriff’s Office
Academy Park Gyms
120 Everbright
Franklin, TN 37064
CONTACT:
Nikki Osborne at
nikki.shaver@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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FEBRUARY 2024
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
February 12-16, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Hoover Police Department
850 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
CONTACT:
Wayne Weems at
wayne.weems@hooveralabama.gov
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
February 19-23, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Hoover Police Department
850 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
CONTACT:
Wayne Weems at
wayne.weems@hooveralabama.gov
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
MARCH 2024
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
March 4-8, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
1910 Beech Ave. S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
CONTACT:
Rebekah Cash at 256-734-0342
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
March 11-15, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
1910 Beech Ave. S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
CONTACT:
Rebekah Cash at 256-734-0342
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
APRIL 2024
DATE:
April TBA, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Ruidoso Police Department
1085 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Training Location:
Ruidoso High School
125 Warrior Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
CONTACT:
Lt. Steve Minner at
575-258-7365
stevenminner@ruidoso-nm.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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NEW MEXICO COURSE:
COURSE POST ACCREDITATION #: NM230263
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
April TBA, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Ruidoso Police Department
1085 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Training Location:
Ruidoso High School
125 Warrior Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
CONTACT:
Lt. Steve Minner at
575-258-7365
stevenminner@ruidoso-nm.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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MISSISSIPPI COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
April 8-12, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
MS Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy
3791 Hwy 468 West
Pearl, MS 39208
CONTACT:
Tony Carleton
662-231-3201
Hotel and meals call Barbra at 601-933-2101
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Tony Carleton
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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MISSISSIPPI COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
April 15-19, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
MS Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy
3791 Hwy 468 West
Pearl, MS 39208
CONTACT:
Tony Carleton
662-231-3201
Hotel and meals call Barbra at 601-933-2101
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two is the Following Week!)
DATE:
April 8-12, 2024
HOST AGENCY & LOCATION:
Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office
29225 Woodside Drive
Walker, LA 70785
CONTACT:
Stacy Dufour at
sdufour@lpso.org
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE
DATE:
April 15-19, 2024
HOST AGENCY & LOCATION:
Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office
29225 Woodside Drive
Walker, LA 70785
CONTACT:
Stacy Dufour at
sdufour@lpso.org
Price:
$750.00/officer for Full Certification
$550.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
MAY 2024
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
May 13-17, 2024
Host & Location:
Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office
161 Road Camp Road
Ruston, LA 71270
Contact:
James Colvin
jamescolvin@lincolnparish.org
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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LOUISIANA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
May 20-24, 2024
Host & Location:
Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office
161 Road Camp Road
Ruston, LA 71270
Contact:
James Colvin
jamescolvin@lincolnparish.org
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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JULY 2024
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
July TBA, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Murfreesboro Police Department
1004 North Highland Ave.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
CONTACT:
Blake Troutman at
0858@murfreesboro.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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TENNESSEE COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: TN POST APPROVED!
DATE:
July TBA, 2024
HOST AGENCY:
Murfreesboro Police Department
1004 North Highland Ave.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
CONTACT:
Blake Troutman at
0858@murfreesboro.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Johnny Lee Smith
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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AUGUST 2023
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!)
DATE:
AUGUST 19-23, 2024
HOST:
APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy Baldwin County
LOCATION:
15950 Mosley Road
Stapleton, AL 36578
CONTACT:
Michael Miyaji
mmiyaji@baldwincountyal.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Tony Carleton
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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ALABAMA COURSE:
VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
DATE:
August 26- 30, 2024
HOST:
APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy Baldwin County
LOCATION:
15950 Mosley Road
Stapleton, AL 36578
CONTACT:
Michael Miyaji
mmiyaji@baldwincountyal.gov
Price:
$700.00/officer for Full Certification
$500.00/officer for Re-certification
INSTRUCTOR:
Jason Eddie
Class begins at 8:00 AM each day!
TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE!
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