The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) was established in Washington, D.C., in 1970. It remained there until 1975 when it relocated to a former Naval Station in Brunswick, Georgia. This location in Glynco, Georgia, has since served as FLETC’s headquarters. Besides Glynco, FLETC operates three additional training locations in Artesia, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cheltenham, Maryland. Collectively, these four training delivery points (TDPs) support over 90 federal agencies, annually graduating around 70,000 students from 872 training programs. FLETC’s mission is to prepare the federal law enforcement community, through strategic partnerships, to protect the American people, homeland, and our values.

FLETC also extends its support to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies through the State, Local, and Tribal Division (SLTD). This division addresses the training needs across the United States and its territories, offering advanced and specialized training. Many state, local, and tribal agencies face obstacles in accessing necessary training. To counter this, SLTD provides low-cost or no-cost training options through various outreach methods. These programs are available at all four TDPs and can be delivered remotely across the U.S. or online. SLTD also recognizes the challenges of sending officers to TDPs for training, offering exportable training programs that depend on the host location’s capacity to meet logistical requirements. Popular programs include Active Shooter Threat, Tactical Medical Programs, Basic Incident Response to Digital Evidence, and several leadership training initiatives.

The Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy (DHSLA), provides leadership training for law enforcement leaders and executives. DHSLA has benefited senior law enforcement officials from all 50 states and U.S. territories. The curriculum varies, covering topics like crisis leadership and 21st-century policing initiatives. DHSLA aims to create a network of law enforcement executives equipped to lead in crises.

The COVID-19 pandemic expanded FLETC’s virtual training offerings, covering topics from mass casualty response to cybercrime. These presentations are developed and delivered by experienced law enforcement officers and experts. FLETC’s virtual offerings, a key part of its future strategy, provide vital training and facilitate discussions on emerging law enforcement issues. Enrollment is managed through the FLETC Application for Student Training (FAST) platform, with outreach by SLTD.

SLTD divides the United States and territories into five regions to better understand and meet regional training needs, offering a single point of contact for agencies within these regions. SLTD provides consultation, technical expertise, and law enforcement products through various partnerships, leveraging resources from the federal government and private industry. For more information, visit www.fletc.gov and navigate to the “State, Local & Tribal” section for a comprehensive list of programs.

In summary, FLETC and SLTD are committed to enhancing law enforcement relationships and training, supporting their partners at state, local, and tribal levels now and into the future.