Required Items for Basic Class

Basic Full Time Basic Academy Tuition 480 hr Course (Agency Sponsored)-$3,600.00

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Minimum of one set of agency issued uniform (duty uniform)
2. Raincoat
3. Protective vest (required daily wear)
4. Reflective vest
5. Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat pants (No markings) NOT JOGGERS Minimum of three NAVY BLUE sweat shirts (Last name on back with WHITE 2" capital letters in ARIAL font)
6. Minimum of four pairs of NAVY BLUE gym shorts  (No markings)
7. 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)
8. Minimum of three NAVY BLUE tactical or BDU pants. Must have cargo pockets
9. Full duty belt with holster, magazine pouch, handcuffs, handcuff case, handcuff key, duty weapon and 3 high capacity magazines.
10. Uniform Jacket
11. Flashlight (may be issued or purchased) Handheld size
12. BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Department patch is okay) Cold weather gloves - BLACK only
13. Minimum of five pairs of WHITE athletic crew length socks (no markings)
14. Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
15. Personal hygiene kit (i.e. soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
16. Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
17. Sufficient underwear (two changes a day may be required due to physical activities)
18. Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
19. Running shoes (high quality)
20. Shower shoes
21. Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics 
22. Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
23. Laundry bag, mesh only
24. Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
25. 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
26. 10 plastic WHITE hangers
27. 4 belt keepers
28. Underbelt
29. Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
30. Pocket Dictionary
31. 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers

 

Basic Full Time Basic Academy Tuition 480 hr Course (Self Sponsored)-$4,750.00

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIST 

1. Flashlight - Handheld size
2. BLACK cold weather skull cap with no markings (Department patch is okay) Cold weather gloves - BLACK only
3. Minimum of five pairs of WHITE athletic crew length socks (No markings)
4. Towels and wash cloths for five days, WHITE only
5. Personal hygiene kit (i.e., soap, shampoo, razor, deodorant and etc.)
6. Boot polish kit (i.e. polish, brush, and rags)
7. Sufficient underwear (two changes a day may be required due to physical activities)
8. Uniform Duty Boots - BLACK only
9. Running shoes (high quality)
10. Shower shoes
11. Mouthpiece for Defensive Tactics 
12. Protective Groin Cup with carrier (males only)
13. Laundry bag, mesh only
14. Battery powered or battery back-up alarm clock (wind up clock ok too)
15. 32 oz water bottle (BLUE only) with screw top lid
16. 10 plastic WHITE hangers
17. 4 belt keepers
18. Underbelt
19. Pillow is provided but may bring your own (WHITE/standard size only)
20. Pocket Dictionary
21. 5 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers

 

Required Documentation

The Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training 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 to the first Sunday.

1. Original application.
2. High School Diploma, GED or high school transcript.
3. N.C.I.C. III Background Printout or copy of printout. (Self Sponsor - need release form)
4. 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 brand names or additional markings other that what is listed above.   For questions regarding equipment requirements contact us at 601-266-6680 or e-mail police.academyFREEMississippi.