At A Glance
The Lackawanna College Police Academy is certified to teach ACT 180/In-Service Training by the Pennsylvania State Police.
In-Service training is offered at the Academy’s Scranton and Hazleton campuses as well as various locations throughout the Commonwealth
Both day and evening classes are offered.
Welcome to the Act 180/In-Service Training
Under Pennsylvania law, all officers are required to complete 12 hours of in-service training to maintain their ACT 120 certification.
Your Career Starts Here
In law enforcement, staying ahead means continuous learning. With Pennsylvania’s Act 180 Mandatory In-Service Training, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and tactical expertise to excel in your career and stay certified. This state-certified program ensures officers remain prepared, professional, and proactive in an evolving world.
More About the Program
Registrations are to be emailed to: mistregistration@lackawanna.edu.
The following information MUST be included for registration: department name, officer name, MPOETC#, officer’s email address and date of class.
Any questions are also to be directed to the above email. Phone inquiries will not be entertained as they interrupt the efficiency of the office environment.
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 each of the four (4) courses for 2025.
The Course Work
This 12-hour program is exclusively for sworn law enforcement officers on active duty. Training is offered annually and covers changes in criminal and vehicle law and other elective courses provided by the MPOETC. All active-duty police officers must complete this training each year to maintain their certification.
Cadets also participate in simulated weapons training, mental health first aid, child abuse and domestic violence protocol training, and a variety of other hands-on training types. This is in addition to the curriculum provided by the Municipal Police Officers Training.
Additional Information
For more information, please contact In-Service Training & MPOETC Compliance Administrator Lisa Senuk at 570-955-1513 or senukl@lackawanna.edu.