Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy
13960 James Bond Road Gulfport, MS 39503 · Office: (228) 241-2222 • Fax: (228) 241-2213
The Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy’s mission is to provide exceptional education and training to first responders and future law enforcement officers in the State of Mississippi and Gulf South region by instilling discipline, compassion, and professionalism, using leading edge technology and techniques to ensure graduates are not only skilled professionals but also exemplify outstanding character in serving their communities. Courses offered will meet the needs of agencies both large and small. The mission will be accomplished in an effective and efficient manner to ensure the highest quality training for public safety professionals.
Located at 13960 James Bond Road Gulfport, MS 39503, the Academy represents a vision of then-Sheriff (later U.S. Congressman) Larkin I. Smith, who, in the 1980’s, saw a specific need for a law enforcement training facility on the Gulf Coast.
We are proud to carry on the mission of a truly visionary law enforcement leader. Instructors come from the law enforcement and corrections community, many with advanced college degrees. Our instructor pool is comprised of practitioners; ensuring attendees receive real, practical training. Our basic classes comply with curriculum mandated by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Office of Standards and Training. In addition, we offer Advanced In-Service Programs to meet ongoing needs of law enforcement agencies.
If your agency has a specific training need, please feel free to contact the Academy at (228) 241-2222
Upcoming Basic Law Enforcement Classes:
2024-2
March 8, 2024: Pre-entry PT Test
March 29, 2024: Pre-entry PT Test
April 5, 2024: Pre-entry PT Test
April 7, 2024: Class Reports
June 21, 2024: Graduation
2024-3
June 7: Pre-entry PT Test
June 28: Pre-entry PT Test
July 5: Pre-entry PT Test
July 7: Class Reports
September 20: Graduation
2024-4
September 6: Pre-entry PT Test
September 20: Pre-entry PT test
October 4: Pre-entry PT Test
October 6: Class Reports
December 20: Graduation
Upcoming Part-Time/Reserve Law Enforcement Classes:
Academy Staff
Sergeant John Putnam
Sergeant Danny Gilkerson
Sergeant Steve Solmon
Sergeant Jimmy Warden
Advanced Training
Click on course name for more information.
Upcoming Corrections Training
Contact LT. Paula Hentges or call (228) 896-0685 or Jimmy Warden at (228) 241-2222 for registration and class information.
Required Equipment List for 480 Hour Basic Cadets
112 Hour State Corrections Academy
Download Application
40 HOUR IN-SERVICE
CPR-ASP-OC-RE-CERTIFICATION
TASER RE-CERTIFICATION
Corrections FTO Class
Cost $150 Per Person – Download Application
