Mandatory In-Service Training (MIST)
Learn about MIST training at HACC's Law Enforcement Complex (Piccola.)
Important Information for 2026
Departments will still register their officers for the MIST training as always, but there will be no charge and therefore, no billing for any of the four MPOETC in-service courses.
In 2026, Legal Updates and Crisis Intervention (CIT) are mandatory courses and must be taken by every certified municipal officer. Tactical Response and Elder Abuse and Exploitation are the other two elective courses that can be taken to satisfy the yearly MIST requirement. Also, MPOETC-approved CLEE courses can be taken in place of the two elective courses.
Departments who are not maintained in TACS, but who are permitted to take the MPOETC courses, will have to pay $25.00 per officer for any of the four (4) courses for 2026. A Permission to Bill form must be completed for these officers.
Legal Update 26-001 Mandatory (3 hrs MPOETC credit/mandatory) $25
This three-hour course will review recent statutory changes and additions to the PAs Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and Rules of Criminal Procedures. Significant state and federal case laws will also be highlighted.
Crisis Intervention (CIT) 26-002 Mandatory (3 hrs MPOETC credit/mandatory) $25
This three-hour course will provide officers with the understanding and resources to effectively de-escalate interactions with those suffering from mental illnesses. Officers will learn more effective problem-solving techniques to promote positive outcomes when responding to high-intensity incidents.
Trauma Informed Policing 26-003 Optional (3 hrs MPOETC credit/elective) $25
This three-hour course will train officers to understand how trauma impacts victims as well as officers themselves. It will provide tools to better establish trust and rapport with their community, all while providing more effective policing. It will also empower officers to better understand how repeated exposure to trauma impacts them and provide them with resources to work through the issues.
Responding to Child Abuse Allegations 26-004 Optional (3 hrs MPOETC credit/elective) $25
This three-hour course will provide the officers with basic tools to recognize and triage an initial report of physical or sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or criminal neglect of a child. Officers will understand how to ensure the safety of the child and preservation of potential evidence, as well as what resources are available for further investigation.
MPOETC – MIST Training
Programs are available to all law enforcement agencies with payment of tuition. Registration is made to the Welcome Center, along with a tuition payment or a completed permission to bill form.
Please be advised that confirmation letters will be faxed to the police departments or other agencies no later than one week before the start date of each class.
For departments that prefer to prepay for law enforcement elective and forensic classes, we accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover), checks, and money orders.
Please Note: Courses with a MasterCard number listed have been approved by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) for credit toward an officer’s continuing law enforcement education requirement. Please maintain a copy of your certificate from these courses to offer for proof of attendance at the end of the certification period. Some courses are not yet MPOETC approved; please check MPOETC for courses approved after this calendar was released.
Departments will have the responsibility to report this information to the website at the end of the certification period, not MPOETC.
For a complete list of the HACC – MIST courses, please view the 2026 MIST Training Offerings.
How can I receive more information on Law Enforcement training programs?
- Call 717-780-2645 or email policetrng@hacc.edu
- Call our Welcome Center at 717-780-2414
