Law Enforcement Certifications
BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATION (480 Hour Residential Program)
2020 Basic Academy Class Dates
Class 2020-02:
COVID-19 Update:
Class 20-02 is being postponed and will NOT start on April 5 as scheduled. We are
in the process of determining the new start date. No further paperwork will be required
for all previously accepted applicants. As soon as we have a projected start date,
we will post it on all platforms.
Class 2020-03: Sunday, July 12, 2020 - Thursday, September 24, 2020
PT Test Dates: June 1, June 8, and June 15*, 2020 at 9:00 A.M.
Class 2020-04: Sunday, October 4, 2020 - Thursday, December 17, 2020
PT Test Dates: August 31, September 14, September 21*, 2020 at 9:00 A.M.
* denotes the date SRPSI will offer a CPR/1st Aid course for cadets needing certification after the completion of the PT Test.
The CPR/1st Aid course will begin at 1000. 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 $25 per student.
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
Or the applicant may bring the application with a completed physical to one of the scheduled PT test. Please contact a staff member prior to a scheduled PT test date to be added to the roster.
TUITION - $3600
REQUIRED ITEMS & EQUIPMENT
- Minimum of one set of agency issued uniform (duty uniform)
- Raincoat
- Protective vest (required daily wear)
- Reflective vest
- Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat pants (No markings) NOT JOGGERS. CLASSES 02 & 03 only need 1 pair
- Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat shirts (Last name on back with WHITE 2" capital letters in ARIAL font) CLASSES 02 & 03 only need 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.
- Uniform Jacket
- Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
- BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Department patch is okay) not required for Class 03
- Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 03
- Minimum of five pairs of WHITE athletic crew length socks (no markings)
- 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
- Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
- Pocket Dictionary
- 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers
TUITION - $4750
We accept self pay, Montgomery & Post 9/11 GI Bill, IMPACT.
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 03
- Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 03
- Minimum of five pairs of WHITE athletic crew length socks (no markings)
- 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
- Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
- Pocket Dictionary
- 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers
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.
Original application.
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.
The first day of Refresher Training is generally on Tuesday following the start date of the basic class.
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.
Contact the SRPSI by phone at 601.266.6680 or Email to enroll and request a copy of the schedule.