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What is the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy?

The Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA) is a division of the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC). The PBRPC serves a 17-county region in West Texas, and has been licensed to operate a regional law enforcement academy for over 42 years. The goal of the PBLEA is to provide quality training to law enforcement personnel and jailers.

These training efforts not only provide Basic Peace Officer Courses and Basic County Corrections Courses to our regional law enforcement officers and jailers, but also help maintain licensing requirements and improve the expertise of current law enforcement professionals within our region.

Training Cost

Basic Peace Officer Academy – Agency-Employed Individuals: $500.00
Basic Peace Officer Academy – Independent Individuals: $2,500.00
Basic County Corrections Academy – Agency-Employed Individuals: $275.00
Basic County Corrections Academy – Independent Individuals: $325.00
State Testing Fees: $45.00
Agency Graduates: $25.00

Course Details

Click links below for details

114th Basic Peace Office Course Academy Training

795 hours – TCOLE #1000720

Dates & Times

July 15 - December 3, 2024
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Details & Registration

Basic County Correction Course

145 hours – TCOLE #1120

Dates, Times & Locations

April 8 - May 1, 2024
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Technology Center, MC Main Campus, Midland, TX

Details & Registration

July 29 - August 21, 2024
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Technology Center, MC Main Campus, Midland, TX

Details & Registration

October 21 - November 13, 2024
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Technology Center, MC Main Campus, Midland, TX

Details & Registration

Program Contact & Location

Janelle Edwards

Training Coordinator
(432) 685-4712
jedwards@pblea.org

Location

Technology Center Annex Building, Room 198A
MC Main Campus
Building Floor Plan (pdf)

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Midland College Workforce Continuing Education is dedicated to training and developing our local workforce to meet the needs of our unique and ever-changing regional economy. Our mission is to foster economic growth by providing quality lifelong education and professional development opportunities that keep our workforce on the cutting edge of industry.

MC Workforce CE Office

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 am to 5 pm

Location

Jack E. Brown Conference Hall
MC Main Campus
Midland, TX 79705
Building Floor Plan (pdf)

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Contact

Debra Campbell
(432) 681-6335
ceworkforce@midland.edu