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Lapse in Federal Funding: Impact on DHS Web and Social Media Operations

Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed. More information. Aviso del impacto de la interrupción de fondos federales en las operaciones del sitio web del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés).

 

State, Local & Tribal Law Enforcement Training

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ (FLETC), State, Local and Tribal Division (SLTD) supports law enforcement communities by providing low-cost and no-cost training opportunities conducted on the FLETC campuses in Glynco, Georgia; Artesia, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina and Cheltenham, Maryland. These programs support the development of specialized law enforcement knowledge and skills.

The FLETC also exports training to host locations across the nation, most of which are provided at no-tuition for sworn state, local and tribal law enforcement officers. These programs are hosted by departments or agencies and are open to officers from around the country.

Application Process

When completing the FLETC application, please be certain to complete all required information accurately.  Social security numbers and dates of birth are required for all FLETC training.  Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be protected according to federal regulations.

The application process workflow is listed below.  Please click on Apply Now below the following graphic to complete the application.

The application is only the first step. You will not be enrolled or registered at the time of the application. An administrator will review your submission and if FLETC can accommodate your request, you will receive an email notifying you of your selection approximately 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the class. Until you receive a Confirmation Email or Reporting Instructions, do not assume that you have a seat in the class and do not make travel arrangements. 

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