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. Completed Applications (PDF) can be mailed to the following address:

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 Josh Blair, or call 865-273-5000.

Class No. 2021-023

Cost $2,500 Per Applicant
Meal plan available for recruits staying in the dormitory ($310.00)

• Applications Due: Friday, JULY 28, 2021
• Academy Starts: AUG. 16, 2021
• Graduation Date: NOV. 5, 2021

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