Law Enforcement Certifications

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

1. 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.
2. Raincoat
3. Protective (Ballistic) vest (required daily wear)
4. Reflective vest
5. **Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat pants (No markings) NOT JOGGERS. CLASS 02 & 03 only needs 1 pair
6. **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
7. **Minimum of four pairs of NAVY BLUE gym shorts (No markings)
8. **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)
9. **Minimum of three NAVY BLUE tactical or BDU pants. Must have cargo pockets
10. 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.
11. Uniform Jacket
12. Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
13. BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Dept. patch is okay) not required for Class 02 or 03
14. Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 02 or 03
15. Minimum of ten pairs of BLACK athletic crew length socks (no markings)
16. One T-shirt undershirt for Class A – black, or deputy green (sheriff dept only)
17. Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
18. Personal hygiene kit (i.e. soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
19. Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
20. Sufficient underwear (two changes a day will be required due to physical activities)
21. Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
22. Running shoes (high quality)
23. Shower shoes (rubber flip flops/slides/crocs)
24. Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics
25. Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
26. Laundry bag, mesh only
27. Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
28. 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
29. 10 plastic WHITE hangers
30. 4 belt keepers
31. Underbelt - Black
32. Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
33. Pocket Dictionary
34. 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

1. Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
2. BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Department patch is okay) not required for Class 02 or 03
   
3. Cold weather gloves - BLACK only - not required for Class 02 or 03
   
4. Minimum of ten pairs of BLACK athletic crew length socks (no markings)
5. One black T-shirt (undershirt for Class A)
6. Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
7. Personal hygiene kit (i.e. soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
8. Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
9. Sufficient underwear (two changes a day may be required due to physical activities)
10. Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
11. Running shoes (high quality)
12. Shower shoes
13. Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics
14. Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
15. Laundry bag, mesh only
16. Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
17. 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
18. 10 plastic WHITE hangers
19. 4 belt keepers
20. Underbelt - Black
21. Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
22. Pocket Dictionary
23. 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.