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: 205-759-3000


  • August 5, 2024 - August 8, 2024
    12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 live-fire shoot (more…)

Event Phone: 2057593000


  • September 9, 2024
    8:00 am - 12:00 pm

4 CEU hours have been approved for this event. Sgt. Timothy Frederick of the Las Vegas Metropolitain Police Department, Homeland Security, and Special Operations Division will give a 4 hour debrief of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Once registered you will receive instructions on parking for the event. (more…)

Event Phone: 205-248-4860


  • October 14, 2024 - October 18, 2024
    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 14, 2024 - October 18, 2024
    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: 2057593000


  • October 22, 2024 - October 24, 2024
    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…)


  • October 28, 2024 - November 1, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

ALABAMA COURSE: VANGUARD LEVEL ONE 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE NOTE: (Vanguard Level Two the Following Week! See Below!) DATE: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2024 HOST AGENCY & LOCATION: APOSTC Academy – Tuscaloosa 7601 R Cardinal Airport Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 CONTACT: Adam Anglin at aanglin@leat.org Price: $750.00/officer for Full Certification $550.00/officer for Re-certification INSTRUCTOR: Jason (more…)

Event Phone: 2057593000


  • November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

ALABAMA COURSE: VANGUARD LEVEL TWO 40-HOUR INSTRUCTOR COURSE DATE: November 4-8, 2024 HOST AGENCY & LOCATION: APOSTC Academy – Tuscaloosa 7601 R Cardinal Airport Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 CONTACT: Adam Anglin at aanglin@leat.org Price: $750.00/officer for Full Certification $550.00/officer for Re-certification INSTRUCTOR: Jason Eddie Class begins at 8:00 AM each day! REGISTER HERE! TO PAY (more…)

Event Phone: 205-759-3000


  • November 5, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

AC – GLOCK Armorer Course • Cost: $250 US per Student • Length: 8 Hours / 1 Day • Hours: 8am-5pm. • 3 year Certification upon successful completion for all GLOCK model pistols, excluding the G18 Select Fire models • Student provides Safety Glasses and a small flashlight • GLOCK will provide lunch Course Outline (more…)