Nine Graduate from MAC Law Enforcement Academy

Nine Graduate from MAC Law Enforcement Academy

PARK HILLS – Nine students completed the 1,000 Hour Basic Peace Officer Training (POST) program at Mineral Area College on December 16.

Graduates of Class 21-103 include Anthony Bowles, Mineral Point; Dakota DeClue, Steelville; Lucas Dillon, Fairview Heights, Illinois; Lukas Gaia, Bonne Terre; Austin Huett, Bismarck; Jacob Jenkins, Caledonia; Tyler Kennedy, Farmington; Jacob Papin, Ste. Genevieve; Megan Tubbs, Farmington.

Since 1994, Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy (MACLEA) has provided regional law enforcement training to students interested in achieving a career as a peace officer. Recruits are prepared mentally, physically, ethically, and with proficient skills to perform the police duties at a high level of competency. Throughout the 1000 hour program, students participate in classroom instruction, intense physical training, and live training exercises.

MACLEA is recognized by POST as an accredited training program and has a 95% employment rate after graduation. Applications for the August-start day academy will begin being accepted in March. For more information, visit www.MineralArea.edu or call 573-518-2148.