Law Enforcement Academy
MWSU Campus
4525 Downs Drive, Wilson Hall 203
St. Joseph, MO 64507

Phone: 816-271-5843
Law Enforcement Academy

Thinking about becoming a police officer?

The Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy is certified by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission, as a certified academy. The academy exceeds the State of Missouri's minimum basic training requirements for peace officer certification and results in a POST certificate.

The next full-time, day academy begins July 2, 2012.

Two basic full-time police academy classes are held per year.

The program lasts approx. 23 weeks, Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Staged Crime Scene Provides Real Life Training

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Graduate-level credit that can apply toward a POST Certificate - Forensic Investigations