Curriculum and Cost
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The Law Enforcement Academy is dedicated to offering the best training available. In addition to the 600 hours mandated by Missouri P.O.S.T. the academy also offers the following training as part of every basic training academy:
- DMT Intox Type III Certification
- Patrol Rifle
- Hostage Negotiation
- TASER
- Less Lethal / Chemical Agents
- Sexual Harassment Prevention / Reporting
- The Law Enforcement Hiring Process
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
We also offer extended training hours, above and beyond P.O.S.T. requirements, in core curricula areas such as:
- Traffic Radar
- Defensive Tactics
- Physical Training
- Report Writing
Missouri P.O.S.T. Curricula
| code | subject area | |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Administrative Procedures | |
| 101 | Orientation/Rules and Regulations | |
| 102 | Basic Study Skills and Note Taking | |
| Legal Studies | ||
| 200 | Constitutional Law | |
| 201 | Introduction to Legal Blocks | |
| 202 | The Criminal Process | |
| 203 | Rules of Evidence | |
| 204 | Admissions/Confessions/Miranda | |
| 205 | Contact/Detention/Arrest | |
| 206 | Prisoner Rights and Privileges | |
| 207 | Searches, Seizures and the Search Warrant | |
| 208 | Non-Fourth Amendment Seizures | |
| 209 | Stop and Frisk | |
| 210 | Search Incident to Arrest | |
| 211 | Searches and Seizures Without a Warrant | |
| 212 | Peace Officer Liability | |
| 300 | Missouri Statutory Law | |
| 301 | Criminal Code Overview | |
| 302 | General Provisions | |
| 303 | Justification-Use of Force | |
| 304 | Criminal Statutes | |
| 305 | Civil Process | |
| 400 | Traffic Law | |
| 401 | Uniform Citation | |
| 402 | Registration, Licensing and Insurance | |
| 403 | Traffic and Vehicle Equipment Regulations | |
| Interpersonal Perspectives | ||
| 500 | Ethics and Professionalism | |
| 600 | Domestic Violence | |
| 601 | Domestic Violence Response | |
| 602 | Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| 700 | Human Behavior | |
| 701 | Tactical Communication | |
| 702 | Communications Obstacles | |
| 703 | Cultural Diversity | |
| 704 | Dealing with Aggressive Behavior | |
| 705 | Dealing with Death | |
| Technical Studies | ||
| 800 | Patrol and Jail Management | |
| 801 | Introduction to Patrol | |
| 802 | Crime Prevention | |
| 803 | Radio Communication Procedures | |
| 804 | Processing and Documentations Procedures | |
| 805 | Field Interviews | |
| 806 | Basic Security Procedures | |
| 807 | Search of Persons/Vehicles | |
| 808 | Vehicle Stops | |
| 809 | Emergency Response/Building Searches | |
| 810 | Gangs, Transients and Organized Crime | |
| 811 | Civil Disturbance Response | |
| 812 | Survival Mentality | |
| 813 | Hazardous Material | |
| 900 | Homeland Security | |
| 901 | Terrorism/WMD Awareness | |
| 902 | ICS 100.leb - Introduction to ICS for the LEO | |
| 903 | ICS 700.a - NIMS | |
| 1000 | Traffic Accident & Law Enforcement | |
| 1001 | STARS/Accident Report Writing & Diagramming | |
| 1002 | Accident Investigation | |
| 1003 | Introduction to Traffic Radar | |
| 1004 | DWI Investigation and Reporting (SFST) | |
| 1005 | Traffic Control and Direction | |
| 1100 | Criminal Investigation | |
| 1101 | Interrogation Process | |
| 1102 | Informant Use | |
| 1103 | Case and Trial Preparation | |
| 1104 | Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) 1105-1120 | |
| 1105 | Introduction to Basic Investigation | |
| 1106 | Crime Scene Processing and Documentation | |
| 1107 | Fingerprint Evidence | |
| 1108 | Property Crime Investigation | |
| 1109 | Theft Investigation | |
| 1110 | Burglary Investigation | |
| 1111 | Assault Investigation | |
| 1112 | Robbery Investigation | |
| 1113 | Death Investigation | |
| 1114 | Intro to Drug Identification and Investigation | |
| 1115 | Sexual Investigation | |
| 1116 | Bad Check Investigation | |
| 1117 | Auto Theft Investigation | |
| 1118 | Criminal Intelligence | |
| 1119 | Arson and Explosives Investigation | |
| 1120 | Jurisdiction Specific Investigation | |
| 1200 | Report Writing | |
| 1201 | Introduction to Report Writing | |
| 1202 | Interviewing Skills | |
| 1203 | Report Writing Exercises | |
| 1204 | Criminal History Reporting | |
| 1300 | Juvenile Justice and Procedures | |
| 1400 | First Responder | |
| Skills Development | ||
| 1500 | Defensive Tactics | |
| 1501 | Concepts of Defensive Tactics/Use of Force | |
| 1502 | Handcuffing and Restraint Devices | |
| 1503 | Control Techniques | |
| 1504 | Active Defense Measures | |
| 1505 | Intermediate Weapons | |
| 1506 | Weapons Retention and Disarming | |
| 1507 | Ground Fighting Techniques | |
| 1508 | Mechanics of Arrest and Control | |
| 1509 | Use of Force Scenarios | |
| 1600 | Firearms | |
| 1601 | Fundamentals of Marksmanship | |
| 1602 | Shooting Stance/Loading/Dry Fire | |
| 1603 | Skill Development - Handgun | |
| 1604 | Handgun Qualification | |
| 1605 | Shotgun Introduction | |
| 1606 | Skill Development - Shotgun | |
| 1607 | Shotgun Qualification | |
| 1608 | Stress Combat Course | |
| 1609 | Night Fire – Handgun/Shotgun | |
| 1610 | Shooting Decisions | |
| 1700 | Physical Training and Wellbeing | |
| 1701 | Physical Training | |
| 1702 | Stress Management | |
| 1703 | Health, Fitness and Nutrition | |
| 1800 | Driver Training | |
| 1801 | Emergency Maneuver Techniques | |
| 1802 | Skill Development Day/Night | |
| 1803 | Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Driving | |
| Practical Applications | ||
| Stress Combat Practical | ||
| Vehicle Stop Practical | ||
| Traffic Radar Practical | ||
| Datamaster Practical | ||
Course Calendar
See what courses are currently being offered at the SEMO Law Enforcement Academy.
Law Enforcement Academy Costs
The Law Enforcement Academy offers a full-time, 800-hour, weekday class. We no longer offer a part-time weekend class.
Classes begin twice per year in January and July and meet for 22 weeks. Both meet Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students typically get two Friday's off per month to take care of personal business. Classes are held at our Cape Girardeau campus.
The cost for the class depends on whether the student is taking the academy for credit bearing or not. The non-credit bearing class is $6,500. The credit bearing class is tied directly to the current tuition rate and therefore varies. Tuition for both classes includes uniforms, books, testing materials, use of academy weapons, and ammunition.
Are you called to serve and protect?
There's a lot more to law enforcement that just enforcing the law. You'll touch the lives of people in the community. You'll get to mentor people. And, you'll help people in some of the most trying times of their lives. Ready to get started?
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701