Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy


The Blount County Sheriff's Office Basic Regional Law Enforcement Academy began in September 2007. The POST approved 12 week academy instructs recruits in:

  • Basic Police Tactics
  • Criminal Justice
  • Defensive Tactics
  • DUI
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Firearms
  • Other Law Enforcement Related Courses
  • Report Writing
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction

Applications


The Blount County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for a 12 week "Basic Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy" approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for Tennessee. Please click the following link to complete the application process: 025Recruit.bcleta.com

Blount County Sheriff's Office
Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
c/o Josh Blair
940 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

All questions about the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy should be directed to Deputy Paige Craig, 865-273-5122/ pcraig@bcso.com

Class No. 2022-025



    Cost $3,000 Per Applicant
    Tuition + Meal plan available for recruits staying in the dormitory ($3,350.00)

    Online Applications Due by Orientation!

    Orientation Wednesday  JULY 13, 2022 @ 10am
    Academy Starts: Monday AUG. 15, 2022 
    Graduation Date: NOV. 4, 2022
Agencies looking to reserves slots for the upcoming fall Academy 2022-025 beginning August 15, 2022, may go to the following link http://025agency.bcleta.com to do so. It is not necessary to have the recruit name(s) or gender(s) to complete this process, however, please inform us as soon as possible as our dorm space is limited.