Our Instructors

Academy instructors are working or retired deputies, police officers, highway patrol troopers, federal law enforcement officers,  juvenile officers, judges, firefighters, attorneys and other professionals local to the communities where classes are held. They are licensed and regulated by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Program, a Division of the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Graduate with…

A class “A” Peace Officer License
PPCT Defense Tactics Certification
PPCT Ground Avoidance/Ground Escape Certification
PPCT Spontaneous Knife/Edged Weapons Defense Certification
Handgun/Shotgun Certification
Patrol Rifle Certification
Less Lethal Munitions Certification
TASER Certification
OC/Pepper Spray Certification
Active Shooter Response Certification
Department of Health & Senior Services Basic 1st Responder Certification
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification

AGE REQUIREMENT – Must be 19 years of age prior to the start date of the academy.

RESIDENCY – Must be a citizen of the United States.

EDUCATION – Documentary proof of high school education or a “State High School Equivalence” certificate.

VISION – Vision in each eye must be correctable to 20/40.

DRIVER’S LICENSE – Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.

DRUG USE – No illegal drug use within the past ten (10) years.

ARREST RECORD – Not having been previously convicted of a Felony; or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (you must disclose if you have ever committed a crime, been detained or arrested).  Felony or misdemeanor arrests or convictions, SIS (Suspended Imposition of Sentence), or S.E.S. (Suspended Execution of Sentence), or involvement in incidents of illegal activity or of moral turpitude may result in disqualifying persons from entering, or remaining in, the MSA program.

APPLICATION PROCESS – Submitting a complete and accurate MSA Basic Training Application packet; Submitting a completed Police Records Check form and successfully passing a criminal fingerprint background check; Submitting the required application fee.

FIREARMS POSSESSION – Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law;

MILITARY STATUS – Must have an “honorable” discharge or “under honorable conditions” discharge if having served in the military.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Trainees must have the physical ability to keep the peace, make a forcible arrest, engage in foot pursuits, control resistance, control aggression, and to protect the public, fellow officers, and himself from physical or lethal force assaults. Trainees must be able to physically generate fluidity, speed, and power — with control.

Trainees will perform a physical fitness assessment consisting of a 1 mile run, One Minute Push-ups, and One Minute Sit-ups.  The assessment will be giving a the beginning of each academy class, at the halfway point, with the final assessment being done during the last 30 days of academy training. Students must participate at their maximum effort for the physical fitness assessment test.

Any student who refuses to participate in the testing or who does not meet the basic requirements of the final physical assessment included in the table below will be dismissed from the academy. (The physical assessment standards included in the table below are effective for academy classes that start after January 1, 2022 only).

Student who do not meet these requirements on their last physical assessment will be dismissed from the academy.
1 Mile Run: 15-17
24 Sit-ups: 1 Minute
13 Push-ups: 1 Minute

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION – The MSA will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue burden to the MSA, for the special needs of trainees who:

Declare those special needs to the MSA training director, in writing, prior to the beginning of the training program; and
Provide certified documentation of the diagnosis of those needs to the training director prior to the start of the program in which the trainee seeks to enroll.

The reasonable accommodation considered would be such as the trainee could utilize and still meet the job task and licensing requirements of the law enforcement profession.

Requests for accommodation that negate the probability of the trainee’s abilities to keep the peace, make a forcible arrest, engage in foot pursuits, control resistance, control aggression, and to protect the public, fellow officers, and him/herself from physical or lethal force assaults will not be approved. Trainees must be able to physically generate fluidity, speed, and power — with control.

Accommodations will not be made to allow exam questions to be read to the trainee.  Consistent with Missouri Department of Public Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training licensing exam protocol, trainees with a diagnosed need will be provided a dictionary and extended testing time.

Attendees of the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association and Training Academy (MSATA) Basic Peace Officer Academy are required to read, understand, and follow the rules established in the Academy Rule Book. Attendees will be required to sign a document indicating they are familiar with the rules and will follow the rules while attending the academy. Applicants are encouraged to download and review the Academy Rule Book as part of their decision to apply for the MSATA. All attendees who have been notified that they have been accepted into the MSATA should read and be familiar with the Academy Rule Book prior to their first day of training. DOWNLOAD THE BASIC TRAINING RULES AND REGULATIONS BOOKLET

700-Hour Basic Peace Officer Academy $5,000.00
Application Processing Fee $275.00 for 2023 classes. The processing fee will be increasing to $300.00 beginning with the January 2024 classes. (refundable only if an academy class applying for is canceled due to insufficent applicants; approved applicants will be offered the abiliy to transfer to another academy site if available or receive a refund of the application fee)
Fingerprinting Process (Payable to MACHS Vendor) $21.50

SUPPLIES
All supplies is an approximate cost. Not included in tuition.

1 pair of BDU pants $50.00
1 pair of black tactical boots (minimum 6″ waterproof) $100.00
Ammunition $1,000.00
Holster $140.00
Duty Belt $60.00
Handcuff Case $30.00
Double Magazine Pouch $40.00
Glock $700.00
Magazines $60.00
Hearing Protection $20.00
Eye Protection $15.00
Tactical Flashlight  (should have a minimum of 50 LUMS and be between 3.5 & 6.5 inches long) $150.00
Athletic Support Cup (for males) $15.00

FINANCIAL AID

Missouri Blue Scholarship

Effective July 1, 2023 applicants for the academy can apply for a scholarship of upto $5000 to pay for their basic academy tuition.  To apply for the scholoarship go to POST – Training Academy Scholarship Application (mo.gov).

WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act.):  The MSATA is a MoJobs ETSP (Education and Training Provider System) approved program elegible for WIOA funding.  The WIOA provides educational funding through several program sources with various qualifications.   Contact your local Missouri Job Center and ask to speak to the WIOA representative in order to see if you qualify for any program funding.

Veterans Educational Assistance Programs:  The MSATA is Veterans Educational Assistance Programs approved program. Veterans of the active duty, reserve, and National Guard may be eligible for funding.  Contact the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, Veterans Education Programs to see if you qualify.  For assistance contact the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Veterans Commission, Service Officer Locator.   

MSATA Payment Plan:  The MSATA also provides a monthly payment plan to approved Basic Peace Officer Academy trainees.  Contact the MSATA for more information (Additional Fees Apply).

MEMORANDUM – Academy rules require students to submit a memorandum under specific circumstances. Click HERE to submit an electronic memorandum.

ESSAY – Academy rules require students to submit essays under specific circumstances. Click HERE to submit an electronic essay.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTOR – Students may use this form to submit their evaluation of an academy instructor, and may be directed to do so on occasion.  Click HERE to submit a Student Evaluation of an Instructor.

Provided by Student

  • Black BDU Pants
  • One Pair of Black, Minimum 6” Waterproof Tactical Boots.
  • Running Shoes
  • Shorts/Athletic Apparel
  • Gym Bag
  • Laptop Computer

Students are required to furnish their own handgun and ammunition. Acceptable handguns are semiautomatic between 9mm and 45 calibers. Must be equipped with iron sights.(NO OPTICS, RED DOT, AIM POINT, etc. allowed)

To submit your application to the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy, FIRST CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION.

The following documents need to be included with your application:

  • Copy of your birth certificate and valid driver’s license;
  • Copy of your high school diploma, college diploma, GED certification;
  • Copy of your DD214 if you were in the military;
  • Basic Training Legal Questionnaire and Authorization Form; and
  • Check or money order for $275.00 (Application Fee Increases to $300 starting with the January 2024 classes) (refundable only if academy class applying for has been canceled due to insufficent applicats) made payable to “Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy” for the processing and application fee.  If for any reason the academy class you are applying for is canceled at no fault to you, you will be giving the option to transfer your application to another academy site or your application fee will be refunded to you.
  • If Reasonable Accommodation is being requested a written declaration requesting what reasonable accommodation is being requested along with certified documentation of the diagnosis of those
  • MACHS Fingerprint collection receipt:  Fingerprint collection must be done no more than 120 days prior to the start date of the academy.
  • Completed applications  with the above documents attached must be received by the MSATA no later than the 15th of the month  prior to the start date of the academy you are  applying for.

Mail your application to:
Missouri Sheriffs’ Association
6605 Business 50 West
Jefferson City, MO 65109-6307

Basic Academy Lesson Plans

Academy Instructor Electronic Invoice Link (Click Here)

MSATA – Basic Academy Forms – Click HERE to download printable forms.

The file contains the following forms:
-Firearms Qualification Sheet
-Firearms Range Safety Rules Safety Acknowledgement Sheet
-Instructor Invoice
-Physical Training Log Sheet
-Physical Training Test Sheet (Final-Test)
-Physical Training Test Sheet (Mid-Test)
-Physical Training Test Sheet (Pre-Test)
-Shooting Decisions Performance Sheet
-Trainee Ride Along Observation Report

101 Administrative Procedures-Aug 2023-Click HERE to download.

102 Basic Study Skills And Note Taking-Jan 2022-Click HERE to download.

201 Introduction to Legal Blocks – Click HERE to download

202 The Criminal Process – Click HERE to download

203 Rules of Evidence – Click HERE to download

204 Admissions Confessions Miranda – Click HERE to download

205 Contact Detention Arrest – Click HERE to download

206 Prisoner Rights and Privileges – Click HERE to download

207 Searches Seizures & the Search Warrant – Click HERE to download

208 Non Fourth Amendment Seizures – Click HERE to download

209 Stop and Frisk – Click HERE to download

210 Search Incident to Arrest – Click HERE to download

211 Searches & Seizures without a Warrant – Click HERE to download

212 Peace Officer Liability – Click HERE to download

2013 Constitutional Law Handouts – Click HERE to download

300 Missouri Statutory Law – Click HERE to download.

401 Uniform Citation – Click HERE to download

402 Registration, Licensing and Insurance – Click HERE to download

403 Traffic and Vehicle Equipment Regulations – Click HERE to download

500 Ethics and Professionalism – Click HERE to download

601 Domestic Violence Response Lesson Plan– Click HERE to download.

601 Domestic Violence Response Video-Click HERE to download.

602 Child Abuse and Neglect – Click HERE to download.

701 Tactical Communications – Click HERE to download.

702 Communication Obstacles – Click HERE to download.

703 Cultural Diversity – Click HERE to download.

704 Dealing with Aggressive Behavior – Click HERE to download.

705 Dealing with Death – Click HERE to download.

801 Introduction to Patrol – Click HERE to download.

802 Crime Prevention – Click HERE to download.

803 Radio Communication Procedures – Click HERE to download.

804 Processing and Documentation Procedures – Click HERE to download.

805 Field Interviews – Click HERE to download.

806 Basic Security Principles – Click HERE to download.

807- Search of Persons Vehicles – Click HERE to download.

808 Vehicle Stops – Click HERE to download.

809 Emergency Response Building Searches  – Click HERE to download.

810 Gangs, Transients and Organized Crime – Click HERE to download.

811 Civil Disturbance Response – Click HERE to download.

812 Survival Mentality – Click HERE to download.

813 Hazardous Materials – Click HERE to download.

901 Terrorism WMD Awareness – Click HERE to download.

902 IS-100 – Click HERE to download.

901 IS-700 – Click HERE to download.

1001 STARS Accident Report Writing and Diagramming – Click HERE to download.

1002 Accident Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1003 Introduction to Traffic RADAR – Click HERE to download.

1004 DWI Investigation and Reporting Oct 2023 – Click HERE to download.

1005 Traffic Control and Direction – Click HERE to download.

1101 Interrogation Process – Click HERE to download.

1102 Informant Use – Click HERE to download.

1103 Case and Trial Preparation – Click HERE to download.

1105 Introduction to Basic Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1106-1107 Crime Scene Processing-Fingerprint Evidence – Click HERE to download.

1108 Property Crime Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1109 Theft Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1110 Burglary Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1111 Assault Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1112 Robbery Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1113 Death Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1114 Intro to Drug Identification & Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1115 Sexual Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1116 Bad Check Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1117 Auto Theft Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1118 Criminal Intelligence – Click HERE to download.

1119 Arson and Explosives Investigation – Click HERE to download.

1120 Clandestine Drug Labs – Click HERE to download.

1121 Crime Scene Investigation Handouts – Click HERE to download.

1201 Introduction to Report Writing – Click HERE to download.

1202 Interviewing Skills – Click HERE to download.

1203 Report Writing Exercises – Click HERE to download.

1204 Criminal History Reporting – Click HERE to download.

1300 Juvenile Justice and Procedures – Click HERE to download.

1400 First Responder – Click HERE to download.

1500 – This course it taught from the HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition Use of Force Student Manual.

1501- Edged Weapons is taught from the HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition SKD Student Manual.

1507 – Ground Fighting is taught from the HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition GAGE Student Manual.

1508 – Use of Force Scenarios  Click HERE to download.

1509 – Mechanics of Arrest  Click HERE to download.

1601 Fundamentals of Marksmanship – Click HERE to download.

1602 Shooting Stance-Load-Dry Fire – Click HERE to download.

1603 Handgun Skill development – Click HERE to download.

1604 Handgun Qualification – Click HERE to download.

1605 Shotgun Introduction – Click HERE to download.

1606 Skill Development Shotgun – Click HERE to download.

1607 Shotgun Qualification – Click HERE to download.

1608 Stress Combat – Click HERE to download.

1609 Night Fire – Click HERE to download.

1610 Shooting Decisions – Click HERE to download.

1701 Physical Training – Click HERE to download.

1702 Stress Management – Click HERE to download.

1703 Health, Fitness and Nutrition – Click HERE to download.

1801 Emergency Maneuver Techniques – Click HERE to download.

1802 Skill Development Day Night – Click HERE to download.

1803 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Driving – Click HERE to download.

1900 Aerosol Weapons – Click HERE to download.

2000 Bean Bag Less Lethal – Click HERE to download.

2100 Patrol Rifle – Click HERE to download.

2200 Practical Application – Click HERE to download.

2300 Taser – This class is taught by certified TASER instructors using the TASER Instructor Manual.

2401 Computer Based Supplemental Training (CBS) – Click HERE to download.

2402 Bias & Predictive Processing: Human Nature or Police Oppression? POST #21917 – Click HERE to download

2403 Prone Restraint & The Risk of Asphyxia POST #22123 – Click HERE to download

2404 Use of Force Decision Making POST #21621 – Click HERE to download

2405 Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention (Employees) POST #21239 – Click HERE to download