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)
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 |
|---|---|
| September 18-20 & 26-27, 2026 — with firearms | To register or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| November 6-8 & 14-15, 2026 — with firearms | |
| January 15-17, 2027 — without firearms | |
| April 16-18 & 24-25, 2027 — with firearms | |
| July 16-18 & 24-25, 2027 — with firearms | |
| October 8-10 & 16-17, 2027 — with firearms |
Act 235 (Recertification)
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 |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 — with firearms | To register or for additional information, email Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu and/or Roxy LeBlanc at rleblanc@commonwealthu.edu. |
| September 12, 2026 — with firearms | |
| January 22, 2027 — without firearms | |
| April 23, 2027 — with firearms | |
| July 10, 2027 — with firearms | |
| October 23, 2027 — with firearms |
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. Please email Jim Bodine for additional qualification days. |
| June 20, 2026 | |
| September 12, 2026 | |
| April 6, 2027 | |
June 8, 2027 | |
July 13, 2027 | |
September 14, 2027 | |
| October 12, 2027 |
Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
This 5-day, 42-hour course will certify the police firearms instructor to train law enforcement officers in use of the semi-automatic patrol rifle.
Cost
- $874.65
Eligibility
- Law enforcement
Location
- Mansfield Public Safety Institute
| Training Dates | Registration |
|---|---|
| October 12-16, 2026 | To register, visit the Police Patrol Rifle Instructor Course website. |
Dates will be scheduled with interested departments. For details please contact Jim Bodine at jbodine@commonwealthu.edu or 570-662-4805.
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 |
|---|---|
| August 8, 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. |
| 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
