The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy (MLEOTA)
Located on 243 acres in Rankin County, 10 miles outside of Jackson near the Mississippi State Hospital and the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, MLEOTA's mission is to enhance public safety in Mississippi by providing professional law enforcement training to state, county, and local law enforcement agencies.
Since 1967, MLEOTA has worked diligently to meet the state's law enforcement community's training needs, gaining a reputation for quality programs in almost every field of law enforcement training. Patriotism and loyalty to the country are fundamental aspects of training at MLEOTA.
Training Programs & Facilities
Basic Law Enforcement Training
MLEOTA offers four basic 480-hour courses per year. Our full-time staff members work diligently daily to ensure new Mississippi officers receive quality instruction, enabling them to return to their departments and start their careers. MLEOTA partners with adjunct instructors from several local, state, and federal agencies to accomplish this mission.
Advanced Law Enforcement Training
MLEOTA offers several advanced classes throughout the year, including Leadership, SFST, Accident Reconstruction, Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Drone Operations, Advanced Investigations, Narcotics Investigations, De-Escalation, Tactics, and more.
Firearms Training
MLEOTA features comprehensive firearms training facilities, including 2 standard ranges, a short range, a 600-meter rifle range, and dedicated classroom facilities.
Classroom Instruction
The Academy's classroom facilities foster a comfortable adult learning environment. Our outstanding reputation is due in part to an excellent full-time staff with years of collective experience, supplemented by guest instructors from across the state with backgrounds as diverse as the field of law enforcement itself.
On-Campus Accommodations for Students
For your convenience during training, MLEOTA provides on-campus hotel facilities and meal services for students who require residency during in-service and advanced training courses. Students can stay on campus throughout their training period, eliminating the need for daily commutes and allowing full immersion in the training experience.
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