58 New Officers Graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy
HELENA – Fifty-eight new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen addressed the class and presented the new officers with their diplomas and awards.
“Today’s graduates have proven they have what it takes to face the challenges ahead of them in their law enforcement career and I’m incredibly proud of them and their instructors,” Attorney General Knudsen said. “These new officers have stepped up to protect our communities and they deserve our full support. As Attorney General, I’m committed to working with them and their agencies to ensure they have the tools and resources they need to keep Montanans safe.”
The full list of the graduates is available here. A recorded broadcast of the ceremony is available here.
Attorney General Knudsen presents a new officer with an award.
Attorney General Knudsen presents a new officer with his diploma.
Attorney General Knudsen addresses the graduating class.