Law Enforcement Certifications
BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATION (480 Hour Residential Program)
Basic Classes are capped at 40 cadets to ensure the quality of training resulting from small cadet to instructor ratios.
2023 FULL-TIME BASIC CLASS DATES
Class 2023-01: Sunday, January 8, 2023 – Thursday, March 23, 2023
PT Test Dates: December 12, December 19, 2022, & January 4, 2023**
Class 2023-02: Sunday, April 9, 2023 – Thursday, June 22, 2023
PT Test Dates: March 6, March 13, & March 20, 2023**
Class 2023-03: Sunday, July 9, 2023 – Thursday, September 21, 2023
PT Test Dates: June 5, June 12, & June 19, 2023**
Class 2023-04: Sunday, October 8, 2023 – Thursday, December 21, 2023
PT Test Dates: September 18, September 25, & October 2, 2023**
2024 FULL-TIME BASIC CLASS DATES
Class 2024-01: Sunday, January 7, 2024 – Thursday, March 21, 2024
PT Test Dates: December 11, December 18, 2023, & January 3, 2024**
Class 2024-02: Sunday, April 7, 2024 – Thursday, June 20, 2024
PT Test Dates: March 4, March 11, & March 18, 2024**
Class 2024-03: Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Thursday, September 19, 2024
PT Test Dates: June 3, June 10, & June 17, 2024**
Class 2024-04: Sunday, October 6, 2024 – Thursday, December 19, 2024
PT Test Dates: September 16, September 23, & September 30, 2024
Inprocessing for the Pre PT Test will begin at 0800.
Applicants for the SRPSI Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy must turn in their completed applications, which includes their physical with physician's original signature, before the PT test can be conducted. Once the application has been completed, please send the original to the SRPSI at: Building 1481, 14th Street Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500
Applicant may bring the application with completed physical to the scheduled PT test. Please contact a staff member prior to a scheduled PT test date to be added to the roster.
**CPR - denotes the date SRPSI will offer a CPR/1st Aid course for cadets needing certification after the completion of the Pre PT Test. The CPR/1st Aid course will begin at 1100. Cadets enrolled in CPR need to eat lunch prior to arrival for training. SRPSI will offer one course per scheduled class. MBLEOST requires everyone attending an academy to be CPR/First Aid Certified prior to starting academy training. For personnel enrolled in an upcoming SRPSI academy class, the cost will be $30 per student.
TUITION - $4000 (increased by BLEOST effective July 1, 2022)
Departments must provide duty handgun & shotgun per cadet for firearms training and patrol vehicle for Emergency Vehicle Operations. If Department has more than one cadet in a class, every 2 cadets may share 1 patrol car. No more than 2 cadets can share a vehicle. If department cannot provide a vehicle, contact SRPSI to coordinate use of a SRPSI patrol vehicle.
REQUIRED ITEMS & EQUIPMENT
- Minimum of one set of agency issued uniform (duty uniform). Long sleeve (with tie) is preferred. Shortsleeve allowed IF agency does not have long sleeve option.
- Raincoat
- Protective (Ballistic) vest (required daily wear)
- Reflective vest
- **Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat pants (No markings) NOT JOGGERS. CLASS 02 & 03 only needs 1 pair
- **Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat shirts (Last name on back with WHITE 2" capital letters in ARIAL font) CLASS 02 & 03 only needs 1
- **Minimum of four pairs of NAVY BLUE gym shorts (No markings)
- **Minimum of eight GOLD Gildan brand crew-neck t-shirts (Last name on back with NAVY BLUE 2” capital letters in ARIAL font) (No pockets)
- **Minimum of three NAVY BLUE tactical or BDU pants. Must have cargo pockets
- Full duty belt with holster, magazine pouch, handcuffs, handcuff case, handcuff key, duty weapon and 3 high capacity magazines. **Agency issued outer carriers are authorized in lieu of duty belt. We want you to train in what you will wear on duty.
- Uniform Jacket
- Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
- BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Dept. patch is okay) not required for Class 02 or 03
- Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 02 or 03
- Minimum of ten pairs of BLACK athletic crew length socks (no markings)
- One T-shirt undershirt for Class A – black, or deputy green (sheriff dept only)
- Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
- Personal hygiene kit (i.e. soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
- Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
- Sufficient underwear (two changes a day will be required due to physical activities)
- Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
- Running shoes (high quality)
- Shower shoes (rubber flip flops/slides/crocs)
- Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics
- Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
- Laundry bag, mesh only
- Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
- 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
- 10 plastic WHITE hangers
- 4 belt keepers
- Underbelt - Black
- Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
- Pocket Dictionary
- 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers - Blue
**Agencies may submit $350 direct to SRPSI for Items #5, #6, #7, #8, & #9 or purchase thru department supply channels.
TUITION - $5150
We accept self pay, Montgomery & Post 9/11 GI Bill, MPACT.
Grant funded financial aid is available to those who qualify through WIN Jobs. Contact us at 601.266.6680 for more information.
REQUIRED ITEMS & EQUIPMENT
- Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
- BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Department patch is okay) not required for Class 02 or 03
- Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 02 or 03
- Minimum of ten pairs of BLACK athletic crew length socks (no markings)
- One black T-shirt (undershirt for Class A)
- Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
- Personal hygiene kit (i.e. soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
- Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
- Sufficient underwear (two changes a day may be required due to physical activities)
- Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
- Running shoes (high quality)
- Shower shoes
- Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics
- Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
- Laundry bag, mesh only
- Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
- 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
- 10 plastic WHITE hangers
- 4 belt keepers
- Underbelt - Black
- Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
- Pocket Dictionary
- 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers - Blue
The Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training (MS-BLEOST) requires the following documents before issuing certification. If your agency has not already submitted this documentation, it is up to you to bring it with you on the start date of the academy.
Application with original signatures (no copies).
High School Diploma, GED or high school transcript.
N.C.I.C. III Background Printout or copy of printout. (Self Sponsor - need release
form)
Copy of current driver's license or Printout. (Must be valid through the graduation
date of the class)
It is recommended that prospective students contact the SRPSI for additional details prior to purchasing new equipment. Clothing items may have no additional markings other that what is listed above. For questions regarding equipment requirements contact us at 601-266-6680 or email.
REFRESHER TRAINING (200 Hour Non-Residential Program)
Classes are held in conjunction with the basic academy classes and are spread out over the basic academy 11-week period.
Students enrolled in the Refresher Class only attend training on days where specific curricula are covered as required by BLEOST.
Refresher applicants must complete the MS BLEOST application and successfully complete 50% on the physical fitness entry test,
The first day of Refresher Training is generally on Tuesday following the start date of the basic class.
Tuition: $1500
SKILLS UPDATE
Classes are held in conjunction with the basic academy classes and are spread out over the basic academy 11-week period.
Students enrolled for a Skills Update will only attend training on days where specific curricula are covered as required by BLEOST.
Tuition: $1000
Contact the SRPSI by phone at 601.266.6680 or Email to enroll and request a copy of the schedule.