All Ridgefox Promotional Courses

Experience a high-impact preview of our elite training with the Taste of Ridgefox training session. This 3-hour intensive is designed to get you "in the door" and demonstrate the immense value our full curriculum provides for your career advancement.

For a one-time registration fee of only $99, you will receive:

• Expert SOP Analysis: A deep dive into recent changes within the 2026 Sheriff’s Policy Manual.
  
• Hands-On JST Practice: Focused repetitions on Use of Force to sharpen your physical and technical performance.
  
• Full-Length Assessment: A 50-minute JST test to baseline your readiness for the MDSO promotional exam.

2026 Date:  

Friday, April 17, 2026 

Two Times:  8A-11A   or  5P-8P

JST Basic is crucial for success on the MDSO promotional exam. This course is for all Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants, with an emphasis on first-time test takers who have never been in the role of a supervisor. This course will guide you through the most common forms and packets found on a JST exam. You’ll learn how to manage your time, navigate the questions, break down forms, and find commonalities to save you time on the test. 

This course has been given the highest acclaim from our previous students. 

2026 Dates: 

Sunday, April 19

In this class, you'll get the reps for three full-length JST tests with interruptions covering all the source materials. We'll cover the errors in class, and you'll know by the end of the class the areas you need to work on most for the remainder of your study time.

2026 Dates: 

Saturday, August 15

Sunday, August 16

In this class, you'll be given instructions on the best focus areas for this year's testing cycle, plus reviews of the small books. You’ll complete a full-length JST test with interruptions and 1 full-length written examination covering all the source materials.

We'll give you realistic testing conditions so you’ll know what test day feels like. Our tough-as-nails test is designed to make you think and push you to your limits.  We’ll review the tests and guide you on how to best use the last few months to prepare for your test.

This course is recommended only for the dedicated test-taker who has completed Class 1 and Class 2.

2026 Dates: 

Saturday, October 10

Sunday, October 11

 A 2-hour private lesson with our Instructor. We'll contact you, see where you need the most help, and we'll schedule a time together.  We will work through some materials to get you on your way!  Contact me to schedule a 1x1 today! 

Fundamentals of Police Testing provides students with everything they need to begin their promotional journey on the right foot. This course is for all ranks: Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants. Learn what’s important, what’s not, where to start, how to extract the right information from what you’re reading, and best practices for studying for your promotional test by using whiteboards and shorthand notes. 

This class will not be what you expect, but you’ll walk away with new skills that will help you perform your best for the MDPD promotional exam. Go check out the testimonials – let the others tell you what they think. 

2026 Dates: 

Closed