‌About The Academy

The APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy-Tuscaloosa (LEAT) was chartered in October 2000, and is located at the Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.


The Law Enforcement Academy Tuscaloosa maintains a close working relationship with several local agencies: the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the University of Alabama Police Department, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, and Northport Police Department, utilizing both personnel and facilities of these agencies. The Law Enforcement Academy Tuscaloosa is an APOSTC certified regional academy, striving to prepare its students to return to their respective agencies as ready for the field as possible.


LEAT is a non-residential academy, but housing is made affordable for agencies through local agreements. LEAT features modernized classroom facilities, workout facilities and administrative offices. Our outdoor facilities include an agility course, a drill field, and miles of paved asphalt for running. Firearms training is typically held at the Tuscaloosa Police Department’s firing range, which is one of the most picturesque facilities in the state of Alabama. Driver training is held in Montgomery at the Alabama Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations Center.


LEAT utilizes the specialized services of guest instructors who graciously donate their time and expertise, in our efforts to provide the most knowledgeable practitioners in their various fields of expertise.


 

Our Mission

It is the mission of the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy at Tuscaloosa to train Law Enforcement Personnel in accordance with the rules, regulations and curriculum of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission; to teach in a disciplined and dynamic training environment; and to deliver the curriculum through innovative, experienced and well respected instructors.


Our Classes

The APOSTC Academy in Tuscaloosa brings together educated instructors to help train future and current law enforcement officers. Please click on the categories below for more details or information on how to register for one of our classes.


Basic Training

The Law Enforcement Academy at Tuscaloosa has several sessions for basic training of new peace officers for various agencies.  These APOSTC classes prepare officers for their certification and are taught...


Continuing Education

Our Van Solutions are fully-enclosed to protect your cargo from the elements.  As the most common shipping method for dry goods, we can accommodate and array for cargo sizes. From less-than-truckload (LTL) or truckload shipment types, we are prepared to handle your dry van shipment in a professional and timely manner. Contact us for a Van Shipping quote.

Lateral Refresher

We are happy to offer continuing education for law enforcement professionals in Tuscaloosa, the surrounding area, and throughout the State.  You can find the courses and dates for those that have...



‌Upcoming Continuing Education

Sep. 9th, 2024
 

Notify LT. Adam Anglin for registration or more information at aanglin@leat.org