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Basic Law Enforcement Training Class

Basic training is aimed at teaching the individual student how to do the job of a law enforcement officer safely and effectively.  The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy provides training and facilities to state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies across Mississippi. The Basic Law Enforcement Training Class incorporates the largest span of MLEOTA’s mission of training law enforcement officers. 

Preparing individuals who serve their fellow citizens in the critical role of law enforcement training is essential. Basic law enforcement training must accomplish several things for each student. Students will become proficient in the following objectives of each Basic Training Class:

  • Learning basic police skills and knowledge
  • Applying the learned skills and knowledge in a controlled training environment 
  • Learning self-discipline and how to follow society’s rules
  • Learning to teach ethical standards, particularly the law enforcement code of ethics
  • Learning how to relate to peers, superiors, and the public

Contact: Kaitlyn Hankins khankins@dps.ms.gov

 

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Basic App

 

**NO MORE PT test on the first day of the academy.**

 

Basic Class #278 - April 6, 2025 - June 19, 2025

Pre-PT for Class #278

First Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym March 4, 2025 - 9:00 am

Second Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym March 18, 2025 - 9:00 am

Remedial Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym March 25, 2025 - 9:00 am

Application Packet Basic Class #278

 

Basic Class #279 - July 6, 2025 - September 18, 2025

Pre-PT for Class #279

First Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym June 3, 2025 - 9:00 am

Second Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym June 10, 2025 - 9:00 am

Remedial Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym June 17, 2025 - 9:00 am

Application Packet Basic Class #279

 

Basic Class #280 - October 5 thru December 18, 2025

Pre-PT for Class #280

First Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym Sept. 2, 2025 - 9:00 am

Second Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym Sept. 9, 2024 - 9:00 am

Remedial Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym Sept. 16, 2024 - 9:00 am

Application Packet Basic Class #280

 

Basic Class #281 - January 4 thru March 19, 2026

Pre-PT for Class #281

First Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym November 11, 2025 - 9:00 am

Second Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym November 18, 2025 - 9:00 am

Remedial Pre-PT test at MLEOTA Gym November 25, 2025 - 9:00 am

 

 

MLEOTA Basic Class Student Handbook 4.1.22.pdf

 

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