The Legal Equivalency course is conducted twice per year and is required for recently hired sworn officers currently employed by an agency and who completed a basic law enforcement academy in another state.  This course must be completed within 12 months of hire. Prior to registering for this course the Montana POST Council must approve the officers to attend.

After receiving POST approval you must register by sending a MLEA course application to [email protected]

The Montana Law Enforcement Academy is undergoing a large remodeling project in 2019. As such, no rooms are available for professional programs students for this course. Arrangements for housing must be made separate and apart from the academy. The full meal plan will continue to be available for all students.

Local hotels to the academy include:

Comfort Inn and Suites, (406) 513-1140

Holiday Inn, (406) 442-7500

Home 2, (406) 996-1051

Wingate Hotel, (406) 449-3000

Quality Inn, (406) 442-3064

Housing for law enforcement officials can also be made at Fort Harrison Billeting at (406) 324-3355.

Link to Application