Law Enforcement Training Academy

Available only to full-time law enforcement officers approved to attend the Basic Academy.

The online application will ask you to upload or send the following documents.  Upload these documents before hitting Submit Form.  You can save a draft copy to complete later.

1. Upload Physical Training Information Form, signed by a physician and dated (click the blue form name to download this document)
2. Upload Waiver of Liabilities and Information Form, signed and dated (click the blue form name to download this document)
3. Upload DD214, if applicable
4. Upload Placement Test Scores
   • ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores. (needed if you have less than thirty earned college hours)
   • ACCUPLACER scores are needed for these three sections:
     • Next-Generation Reading;
     • Next-Generation Writing;
     • Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics.
   • Testing may be done at BRTC or any local 2 or 4-year college or university. To schedule the ACCUPLACER test on the Pocahontas campus call the BRTC Testing Center at 870-248-4156.  For ACCUPLACER testing on the Paragould campus, please call Student Services at 870-239-0969.
5. Upload Immunization Records
   • For all students born after January 1, 1957, BRTC needs proof of immunization against the following:
     • Measles, Mumps & Rubella, and
     • an MMR Booster. 
6. Send High School Transcript or GED Scores to BRTC.
   • Submit an official copy of your high school transcript (with an official signature, school seal, and graduation date) or a copy of your GED scores to BRTC.  (needed if you have less than fifteen earned college hours).  
     • You may bring the transcript to BRTC in a sealed envelope.
     • You may mail the transcript to BRTC.
       Black River Technical College
       Attn: Admissions
       P.O. Box 468
       Pocahontas, AR 72455
7. Send College Transcripts to BRTC.
   • Submit an official transcript from all colleges previously attended.
     • If delivering in person, transcripts must be brought to BRTC in a sealed envelope.
     • If sending electronically, choose Black River Technical College or admissions@blackrivertech.edu
     • If mailed directly from the transferring institution:
       Black River Technical College
       Attn: Admissions
       P.O. Box 468
       Pocahontas, AR 72455

Have all documents uploaded before clicking Submit Form.  Once you submit the application you cannot go back and make corrections or updates.  You can save your progress and update it as needed until the application is complete.  Email any forms that were not uploaded to bridgette.rose@blackrivertech.edu.  Transcripts must be official and sent using the methods listed above.

For more information about the required documents click here.

Click here to see an example of the online application.

LETA Basic Training Application

Administrative Specialist can help you with any questions.
870-248-4190 or Bridgette.Rose@blackrivertech.edu

VETERANS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) and the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) are happy to providing assistance to qualified Military Veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

To be eligible, CLEST Regulation 1005 says applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have served at least 6 months active duty in the Armed Services within ten (10) years prior to application.
• Meet minimum standards as required by an Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer as specified in CLEST Regulation 1002*.
• Have successfully completed an oral interview.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

FIRST STEPS

1. Contact the LETA Director for information regarding the program and to begin the application process
2. Psychological evaluation conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist and CLEST Form F2-b: Conformation of Psychological Evaluation
3. CLEST Form F-3: Personal History Statement
4. A short essay explaining why you are interested in becoming a law enforcement officer and listing the qualifications and experience you possess that would help you in this endeavor.
5. Fingerprint card. Arrangements made with BRTC LETA staff.

LETA APPLICATION

1. Complete the LETA Application Make sure to upload the identified documents before hitting Submit Form.  You can save a draft and update it later before submitting.
2. Upload the following into the LETA application
   • DD214
   • Upload Physical Training Information Form, signed and dated by a physician, with CLEST F-2 Medical History Questionnaire, uploaded together
   • Upload Waiver of Liabilities and Information Form, signed and dated
   • Upload Immunization Records
   • Upload Placement Test Scores
3. Submit the application. Once you submit the application you cannot go back and make corrections or updates. 

SUBMIT DIRECTLY TO BRTC

     1. Official high school transcript or GED scores

• • Submit an official copy of your high school transcript (with an official signature, school seal, and graduation date) or a copy of your GED scores to BRTC.  (needed if you have less than fifteen earned college hours).  
    • You may bring the transcript to BRTC in a sealed envelope.
    • You may mail the transcript to BRTC.
      Black River Technical College
      Attn: Admissions
      P.O. Box 468
      Pocahontas, AR 72455

     2. Official college transcripts.

• • Submit an official transcript from all colleges previously attended.
    • If delivering in person, transcripts must be brought to BRTC in a sealed envelope.
    • If sending electronically, choose Black River Technical College or admissions@blackrivertech.edu
    • If mailed directly from the transferring institution:
      Black River Technical College
      Attn: Admissions
      P.O. Box 468
      Pocahontas, AR 72455

AFTER APPLICATION SUBMISSION

1. An ACIC/NCIC Criminal History Check will be conducted on all applicants upon receipt of the completed Personal History Statement and Waiver forms. The application will be reviewed to verify that the applicant meets the qualifications specified by CLEST Rules and Regulations.
2. Applicants that successfully complete the oral interview process may be selected by the Committee for further consideration depending upon the number of positions available in the program.
3. A background investigation will be completed on applicants that successfully complete the oral interview process. The Committee will review the results of the background investigation and approve applicants deemed qualified for admittance to the program.
4. The LETA Director and CLEST will be the final approving authority for an applicant’s acceptance into the program

AFTER ACCEPTANCE INTO LETA

1. Submit CLEST Form F-1:  Initial Employment Report to LETA Administrative Specialist
2. All students registering for training must be cleared by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) before they are allowed to attend classes.  CLEST’s number is (501) 682-3601 to check or update a file.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

BRTC’s Veteran Affairs office has information on applying for the GI Bill®.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Veterans failing the Basic Police Training Course are ineligible to attend another course for a 24-month period as specified in CLEST Regulation 1005(e) and would be ineligible for second entry into the program.
• Certification will expire for veterans who have not accepted employment as a law enforcement officer within 3 years of successful completion of a Basic Police Training Course
• The cost to attend the program is $5,500 for students to attend the program at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy.
  • If a veteran resides within approved commuting distance and does not require housing, breakfast, and evening meals, the cost to attend the Academy is $4,500.
  • 100% eligibility for the GI bill will only cover normal college expenses, i.e., current tuition and fees that are the same for every student across each program of study.  Note that the Basic Police Academy is based on 24 credit hours. The rest of the cost will be out of pocket.
• Payment must be received in full before credit is given for the class. Certificate issuance will be delayed until payment is received.

ADDITIONAL CLEST RULES

• 1002 Minimum Standards for Employment

LETA's Administrative Specialist can help you with any questions.
870-248-4190 or Bridgette.Rose@blackrivertech.edu