Academy Enrollment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 24, 2007
Tim Wilson
(417) 625-9519

          
JOPLIN, MO (SNS) – Enrollment begins Monday, Oct. 1 for the next session of Missouri Southern's 600-Hour State Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy according to Tim Wilson, Academy Training Coordinator.
           

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 Academy will meet Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning January 14.  The Academy requires four Saturday classes per semester.  Graduation will be held May 7, 2008.

Those taking part receive training in 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.
           

Those interested in enrolling should contact Tim Wilson at (417) 625-9519 or e-mail wilson-t@mssu.edu.