Big Sky Times

Sixty-one new officers graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) today, ready to serve in 39 agencies across the state, according to an announcement by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The MLEA, part of the Montana Department of Justice, offers both basic and advanced training for law enforcement officers at various levels including state, county, city, and tribal.

“I’m proud of the hard work today’s graduates put in over the last 12 weeks to successfully complete their basic training,” said Attorney General Knudsen. “The challenges law enforcement officers in Montana face continue to grow, but I know what they learned at the academy has prepared them to protect their communities with courage and integrity.”

Bryan Lockerby, Division of Criminal Investigation administrator, attended the ceremony to congratulate and address the new graduates.