MPSTI Training Calendar
Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute
The Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute provides a variety of initial and ongoing training opportunities for public safety professionals and the public. A list of upcoming courses and programs is available below.
Training Institute Address
Commonwealth University - Mansfield
Public Safety Training Institute
65 Clinton Street
Mansfield, PA 16933
Available Trainings
Notice: Courses will be canceled with insufficient enrollments (most require a minimum of 15 students)
Act 235 (Basic with Firearms)
The Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 provides certification to privately employed agents to carry a lethal weapon. The Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute is an approved Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 facility. Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- $400
Eligibility
- Civilian
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| March 13-15 & 21-22, 2026 | To register or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| June 5-7 & 13-14, 2026 | |
| September 18-20 & 26-27, 2026 | |
| November 6-8 & 14-15, 2026 |
Act 235 (Recertification with Firearms)
The Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 provides certification to privately employed agents to carry a lethal weapon. The Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute is an approved Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 facility. Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- $200
Eligibility
- Civilian
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | To register or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| June 20, 2026 | |
| September 12, 2026 |
ALERRT Active Shooter Level I – Train-the-Trainer
The train‑the‑trainer course includes the complete delivery of the Active Shooter Level I course of study as well as instructional techniques and methodology for delivering the course, force‑on‑force scenario development, safety protocols and procedures, graded participant teach‑backs, graded participant‑led force‑on‑force scenarios, remediation, video debrief, course critiques, and evaluations. Participants are provided with all lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, student manuals, and related courseware so that they are immediately prepared to deliver the Active Shooter Level I course at their home agency.
Cost
- No Cost
Eligibility
- Licensed law enforcement officer; active or retired (preferred: experience in tactical, firearms, and/or law enforcement training)
Location
- Mansfield Public Safety Institute
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| May 16-20, 2026 | View details and register |
LEOSA Firearms Qualification
Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- $30
Eligibility
- Retired Law Enforcement
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | To register for one of these trainings or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| June 20, 2026 | |
| September 12, 2026 |
Dates will be scheduled with interested departments. For details please contact Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu or 570-662-4805.
SFST Refresher Training
Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- No Cost
Eligibility
- All Law Enforcement
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | To register for one of these trainings or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| March 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Taser Recertification
Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- $50
Eligibility
- Municipal Police
- State Police
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | To register for one of these trainings or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| June 20, 2026 | |
| September 12, 2026 |
Use of Force and Control Tactics Training (MIST)
Sponsored by Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.
Cost
- $50
Eligibility
- Municipal Police
Location
- Mansfield
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | To register for one of these trainings or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| August 8, 2026 | |
| October 10, 2026 |
Contact Us
For additional information and questions contact Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute staff.
Act 235 Program Director / Public Safety Training Institute Training Coordinator
- Mansfield
