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Training Providers

Contract Training Providers

These providers offer training for peace officers, jailers, and telecommunicators to maintain their licenses or acquire certificates.  They also have the ability to offer additional courses that meet the needs of the area served.

Go to the contract trainers page for a list.

Distance, Internet and Virtual Class Room Providers

These providers are contract providers that also host various nontraditional training including providing training via the internet and workbook style presentations.

Go to the distance education page for a list of providers.

Academic Alternative Programs

These providers are located on college or university campuses and offer an alternative to the basic licensing courses (the peace officer alternative requires at least an Associate’s Degree).  They also have the ability to offer additional courses that meet the needs of the area served.

Go to the academic program page for a list of providers.

Law Enforcement Academies

These providers offer the basic licensing courses.  They also have the ability to offer additional courses that meet the needs of the area served, however some of these departmental academies serve only their agency

Go to the academy page for a list of providers.