Officers who have been granted reciprocity based on their law enforcement qualifications and experience in another state must attend the Legal Equivalency Basic Course, which is offered twice a year.
This course includes education and training in:
- Montana Legal Update
- Domestic Violence
- Use of Force Guidelines
- Firearms Proficiencies
For reservations and registration, contact:
Kelly Sherman, Professional Programs Manager
Phone: (406) 444-9953
E-mail: [email protected]
Reciprocity – To apply for reciprocity, a law enforcement officer with out-of-state experience and training who has been hired by a law enforcement agency in Montana must have:
- completed a law enforcement officer basic course in another state
- served at least one year with a law enforcement agency
- successfully completed a one-year probationary period with their prior employer
Contact the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council to apply for reciprocity.