Law Enforcement Training Academy

Opened in 2023, our state-of-the-art academy was built to prepare the next generation of law enforcement officers. What makes it stand out is our commitment to developing well-rounded professionals—officers who are skilled, disciplined, and guided by integrity, compassion, and sound judgment.

What We Offer:

Real-World Training: Modular, three-day scenario-based events that prepare recruits for situations they’ll face on duty.
Driving Range: An on-site emergency vehicle operations course for safe and effective driving skills.
Expert Instructors: A dedicated team with diverse backgrounds and talents who are passionate about teaching.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering law, discipline, physical and mental fitness, leadership, ethics, and building community trust.

Harrison County & Beyond

The Academy serves not only Harrison County but also agencies across Mississippi and neighboring states. Our goal is to graduate officers who are fully prepared to begin field training on day one.

Capability & Character

We offer small class sizes, hands-on instruction, modern facilities, and flexible training options. In addition to basic certification, we provide continuing education and specialized courses to meet the needs of agencies of all sizes.

Community Focused

The Academy extends training to the public through safety awareness classes, security consulting for organizations, active shooter response training, and youth engagement programs because public safety is a shared responsibility.

Facility Use

While our facility is primarily reserved for law enforcement training, portions of it may be available for use by vetted outside organizations for approved purposes. These include safety seminars, inter-agency collaboration, outside agency in-service training or community-based training. Each request is reviewed individually to ensure alignment with our mission and security standards.

Out-of-State

We are open to serving out-of-state agencies. Our programs are built to meet Mississippi standards but can be adapted to support the needs of departments from neighboring states. We see regional cooperation as a vital part of building consistent, professional public safety practices across local, state and federal jurisdictions.

Upcoming Classes

Basic Law Enforcement Class

Class 2026-1

December 05, 2025 – Pre PT

December 19, 2025 – Pre PT

January 02, 2026 – Pre PT

January 04, 2026 – Class Reports

March 13, 2026 – Class Graduates

Basic Law Enforcement Class

Class 2026-2

March 06, 2026 – Pre Pt

March 20, 2026 – Pre Pt

April 03, 2026 – Pre Pt

*April 06, 2026 – Class Reports*

June 12, 2026 – Class Graduates

*Class reports on Monday

Basic Law Enforcement Class

Class 2026-3

June 05, 2026 – Pre PT

June 19, 2026 – Pre PT

July 03, 2026 – Pre PT

July 05, 2026 – Class Reports

September 11, 2026 – Class Graduates

Basic Law Enforcement Class

Class 2026-4

September 04, 2026 – Pre PT

September 18, 2026 – Pre PT

October 02, 2026 – Pre PT

October 04, 2026 – Class Reports

December 11, 2026 – Class Graduates

Part-Time/Reserve Law Enforcement Class

#2026R-1

PRE-ENTRANCE PT TESTS:

January 24, 2026

February 14, 2026

March 07, 2026

CLASS REPORTS:

March 15, 2026

CLASS GRADUATES:

July 09, 2026

In-Service / Hosted Training Classes

APRIL 20-24 & AUGUST 24-28, 2026

Instructor Development

LT. PAULA HENTGES

DATE PENDING

Firearms Instructor Course

INV. JAMES MERRITT

MARCH 16-20 & DECEMBER 14-18, 2026

Field Training Officer Classes

CAPT. CHRISTIAN OATIS

FEB. 9-26, MAY 4-21, JULY 20-AUG. 6, SEPT. 28-OCT. 15

Jail Officer Certification 112 Hours

MARCH 2-5, OCTOBER 26-29

FTO Certification for Correction Officers

**All classes listed above are scheduled to be held at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy** Classes will be added throughout the year, so please follow our FaceBook page as well for updates. If you need additional information in reference to any of these classes please feel free to contact me at the academy.