JOPLIN, Mo. — Enrollment is underway for the day and night sessions of the 600-Hour State Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy according to Wayne Thomason, head of the Criminal Justice Department at Missouri Southern State University.
Upon successful completion of the academy, the Missouri Department of Public Safety will certify eligible students as Peace Officers in the state of Missouri.
The day sessions will meet Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. beginning Aug. 18. The academy requires five Saturday classes per semester. Graduation will be held Dec. 12.
Night academy classes will also begin on August 18 with classes will being held during the evening, with five Saturdays each semester. The class will graduate in May 2009.
The training includes Missouri criminal statutes, constitutional law, criminal investigation, patrol techniques, defense tactics training, physical training, firearms training and other skills and abilities deemed necessary by the state for Missouri law enforcement officers. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Each student must attend an orientation session with the Training Coordinator, Tim Wilson. The dates for orientation are June 23, July 7 and July 14. Alternate dates will be available.
Those interested should contact Wilson to be scheduled in one of these orientation sessions at (417) 625-9519 or e-mail wilson-t@mssu.edu.
