Southeast Missouri State University 1873

Police Academy

Prepare professionals to protect and serve their communities: that’s what we do.

The Police Academy at Southeast Missouri State University is dedicated to meeting the training needs of all law enforcement officers and agencies in the University's service area. The Academy, a Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved provider, has provided basic and specialized training for more than 2,800 law enforcement officers since the Academy was established in 1987. 

Our graduates have gone on to work for agencies at all levels of law enforcement, including local, county, state, and Federal, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and the U.S. Marshal's Service. 

As one of the premier training academies in the State of Missouri, you have two options for training. New this year, you can earn 18 credit hours from the University and earn a certificate in Law Enforcement.  The second option, you earn 18 credit hours toward your bachelor's degree by attending the Academy as part of a four-year degree program.  

Police Academy Deadlines

Jul
17
Application Deadline
Aug
03
Class Begins

What will I learn?

Our Police Academy provides high-quality training with clear expectations. We exceed Missouri P.O.S.T. requirements with over 700 hours of instruction and support officers in meeting their CLEE training requirements.
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Student learning about criminal justice in a classroom.

Costs and Financial Aid

We know education is a big financial commitment and the process can be confusing to navigate, but we are here to help. From understanding tuition and fees to exploring grants, loans, and payment plans, our full-service financial aid office is ready to guide you through your options and help you get the education you need.
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Stevie Greer - a graduate from the SEMO Police Academy in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Stevie Greer

Police Sergeant

I had an amazing experience in the Academy. I learned a lot about myself, but also just the career in general. The Academy is meant to set you up for your career in law enforcement. There's been a lot of moments where I'm doing something and I can do it because I've learned it in the Academy. I'm very happy with my decision and I can't imagine doing anything else at this point.

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?

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Police Academy

Contact us

Location

122 S. Ellis
One University Plaza, MS 5200
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701