Southeast Missouri State University’s Law Enforcement Academy is set to undergo a transformative renovation project, fueled in part by a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services program.
The renovation will include 3,000 square feet of new space designed specifically for modern law enforcement training. Plans also include the addition of multiple new simulation environments, including use of force, driving, and firearms training simulators. A dedicated defensive tactics area will also be created, giving cadets a focused, hands-on space to practice real-world response and physical training scenarios.
SEMO Director of Public Safety Dr. Richard Flotron says the changes will improve law enforcement training for the entire region.