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 been scheduled as Continuing Education Courses offered at LEAT.

Register online by clicking on the link or contact the Academy at (205) 759-3000.  Several classes have multiple dates available.  Please note: All classes begin at 0800 hrs unless otherwise noted.

Event Phone: 205-248-4860


  • June 10, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course is designed to improve a firearm instructor’s ability to develop a shooter’s marksmanship potential. While many concepts can be carried over to other weapon systems, this course focuses on the duty pistol. Pre-requisite***** All students must be either FBI, NRA, or FLETC Certified Firearms Instructors. Go here for more information and to register: (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • July 10, 2023 - July 13, 2023
    12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Low-Light Applications This course covers the basic fundamentals of deploying white light in conjunction with the handgun and carbine. Handheld lighting techniques will be covered extensively as will weapon mounted lighting techniques. The lighting techniques and weapons will then be meshed into a comprehensive and seamless system. The techniques will then be applied in the (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING Presented by Tuscaloosa Police – Behavioral Intervention Team Indian Rivers Behavioral Health Center North Harbor Pavilion & The University of Alabama This free, 40-hour course includes: Mental Illness/Substance Abuse Recognition Issues at the intersection of mental health treatment and the law Communication techniques De-escalation strategies/techniques This training follows standards supported by (more…)

Event Phone: 256-836-7776


  • July 27, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT Managing Critical Incidents 7/27/2023 thru 7/27/2023 Huntsville, AL Co-Hosted By Huntsville Police Department Course Overview This one-day course is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and command personnel with the information and tools needed to manage a large-scale critical incident. This course will include a NIMS review, but the (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

**TO REGISTER VISIT WWW.FORENSICPIECES.COM OR CALL US AT (850) 332-0141** This all-encompassing 40-hour workshop will provide the investigator with both hands-on training as well as thought-provoking discussions while using advanced crime scene investigation techniques. This course was designed for the detective wishing to either refresh or advance their overall skills in the examination of major (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • September 14, 2023 - September 15, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Time: (16 hours/2 days) Class Size: Minimum of 12 and max of 20 students per class, from multiple agencies Prerequisite: Sworn law enforcement officers only Recommended Equipment: Some students have found this course to be physically challenging and students attending should be able walk moderate distances, jog, kneel, and lift moderate weight. Handgun with at (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • September 18, 2023 - September 22, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING Presented by Tuscaloosa Police – Behavioral Intervention Team Indian Rivers Behavioral Health Center North Harbor Pavilion & The University of Alabama This free, 40-hour course includes: Mental Illness/Substance Abuse Recognition Issues at the intersection of mental health treatment and the law Communication techniques De-escalation strategies/techniques This training follows standards supported by (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • October 9, 2023 - October 13, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

BASIC SRO COURSE The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour(40) training designed to prepare school resource officers, other law enforcement officers, and school safety professionals to effectively fulfill their role in the school setting. School administrators and education professionals would also benefit from this course. Participants will gain a solid understanding of (more…)

Event Phone: 205-248-4860


  • October 16, 2023 - October 20, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is a free class! The primary instructor is Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Buford Boone. This is a great foundational course for new Snipers. Also a great “tune-up” course for experienced Snipers. Please contact Sgt. Tim Guy to register. tguy@tuscaloosa.com (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • October 25, 2023 - October 27, 2023
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

3 DAY LESS-LETHAL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: OC/Aerosol, Impact Munition, Chemical Munitions, Flashbang/Stingball This 3-day Instructor Certification Program is taught on an 8 hour/day basis and is designed for officers with a desire to obtain their less-lethal instructor certification. Course includes both classroom and range exercises focusing on the history, nomenclature, applications,use of force considerations, training (more…)