News Alerts

Leadership Academy: Profound Impacts to Agencies

Leadership Academy: Profound Impacts to Agencies Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:37 bspragins Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:37 Glynco, Ga. – Sheriff Dan Hartwig, a law enforcement veteran with 26 years of service, including 6 years as sheriff in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, underscores the significance of fostering a growth mindset and cultivating strong professional relationships to achieve excellence in the field. Reflecting on his recent participation in the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy (DHSLA) in session 16, in 2023, Sheriff Hartwig returned as a mentor for session 19, he highlights the profound impact of the program on his leadership skills and the valuable connections DHSLA participants establish with law enforcement colleagues nationwide. Read more

Cutting-Edge Digital Investigations Course Equips Law Enforcement Officers

Cutting-Edge Digital Investigations Course Equips Law Enforcement Officers Wed, 05/22/2024 - 09:24 bspragins Wed, 05/22/2024 - 09:24 Law enforcement professionals gathered at the Regional Organized Crime Information Center in Nashville, TN from April 16 - 18, 2024 for an export of the Cyber Tools for Active Shooter Prevention and Response (CASPR) course, provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) marking the third iteration of the course. The training equipped officers with the latest strategies to combat digital crimes through hands-on exercises and theoretical teachings. Read more

The 2024 Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Graduates Memorial Ceremony

The 2024 Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Graduates Memorial Ceremony Thu, 05/09/2024 - 14:52 brittany.kouandjio Thu, 05/09/2024 - 14:52 GLYNCO, GA – Earlier this week, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas addressed over 400 members of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) community to offer condolences at the annual FLETC Graduates Memorial Ceremony. Read more

Leadership Academy: Building Resilient Law Enforcement Leaders

Leadership Academy: Building Resilient Law Enforcement Leaders Fri, 05/03/2024 - 15:19 bspragins Mon, 05/06/2024 - 15:19 Glynco, Ga. – Last week, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) kicked off the highly anticipated 19th session of the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy (DHSLA). This dynamic program brings together top law enforcement executives and command-level staff from agencies across the nation for an intensive two-week curriculum focused on crisis leadership and resiliency. Read more

eFLETC: Innovative Online Law Enforcement Training

eFLETC: Innovative Online Law Enforcement Training Thu, 05/02/2024 - 15:12 bspragins Mon, 05/06/2024 - 15:12 GLYNCO, Ga. - eFLETC, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Learning Management System (LMS), recently demonstrated its diverse capabilities with the successful pilot of the Law Enforcement Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training two-week program in Glynco, GA. This highlighted one of the many critical roles in enhancing law enforcement education. eFLETC provides interactive tools and resources. Currently, 156 training programs use eFLETC. Read more

FLETC and Department of State Representatives Meet with the Government of Papua New Guinea to Discuss Shared Priorities and Strengthen Ties

FLETC and Department of State Representatives Meet with the Government of Papua New Guinea to Discuss Shared Priorities and Strengthen Ties Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:38 brittany.kouandjio Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:38 PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Recently, representatives from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) visited Papua New Guinea (PNG). Read more

FLETC Held Virtual Human Trafficking Investigations Symposium

FLETC Held Virtual Human Trafficking Investigations Symposium Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:54 bspragins Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:57 Glynco, GA – Last week, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) successfully concluded its groundbreaking Human Trafficking Investigations Symposium, a virtual event a Read more

Stakeholders Approve Proposed Updates to Criminal Investigator Training Program

Stakeholders Approve Proposed Updates to Criminal Investigator Training Program Fri, 04/05/2024 - 11:52 bspragins Fri, 04/05/2024 - 11:55 In a significant decision on March 28, 2024, during the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Curriculum Review Conference (CRC), the FLETC ascertained stakeholder’s approval for the proposed updates to the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Read more

FLETC selects New Site Directors for its Centers in New Mexico and Maryland

FLETC selects New Site Directors for its Centers in New Mexico and Maryland Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:37 brittany.kouandjio Thu, 03/28/2024 - 08:50 The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the selection of Jennifer Pellegrini as FLETC’s Site Director for the Cheltenham, Maryland, Center and Dr. Robert Price as Site Director for the Artesia, New Mexico, Center. Read more

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Training Program

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Training Program Tue, 03/26/2024 - 16:28 brittany.kouandjio Tue, 03/26/2024 - 16:37 In a rapidly changing world with new challenges and threats emerging on a regular basis, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Enforcement Operations Division Instructors Larry Brooks and Troy Rowell saw an opportunity to develop a law enforcement focused small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) training program. Read more

Streamlining Cyber Programs for Law Enforcement & Law Enforcement Support

Streamlining Cyber Programs for Law Enforcement & Law Enforcement Support Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:37 bspragins Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:45 GLYNCO, Ga. – As January 2024 concluded, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Cyber Division (CYD) saw the approval of two critical courses – Digital Forensic Exami Read more

Expansion of the Use of Force Instructor Training Program

Expansion of the Use of Force Instructor Training Program Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:55 bspragins Mon, 03/25/2024 - 13:05 GLYNCO, Ga. – The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) has advanced a widespread movement in enhancing law enforcement training with the Use of Force Instructor Training Program (UOFITP). Born in 2003, UOFITP initially started as a course aimed at empowering instructors within the Practical Application Branch. Read more

FLETC Offers First-Ever Critical Incident Response Training Program for Kentucky Law Enforcement

FLETC Offers First-Ever Critical Incident Response Training Program for Kentucky Law Enforcement Fri, 03/15/2024 - 09:00 bspragins Fri, 03/15/2024 - 08:47 Recently, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), in coordination with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), provided its first ever Critical Incident Response Training (CIRT) to 30 Kentucky law enforcement officers. The FLETC CIRT program is designed to provide first responding officers critical incident training and uses dynamic, interactive drills and real-world scenario-based training. Read more

Internet Investigations Training Program (IITP) at FLETC-Glynco

Internet Investigations Training Program (IITP) at FLETC-Glynco Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:51 bspragins Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:54 GLYNCO, Ga. Read more

FLETC selects Kathleen “Kate” Olsen as FLETC’s Chief Financial Officer

FLETC selects Kathleen “Kate” Olsen as FLETC’s Chief Financial Officer Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:41 bspragins Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:45 The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the selection of Kathleen Olsen as FLETC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Read more

Digital Evidence Acquisition

Digital Evidence Acquisition Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:29 bspragins Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:45 Elk City, OK – Amid the rise of technology’s role in crime, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) continues to provide pivotal training on handling and preserving digital evidence. Read more

FLETC’s Active Shooter Threat Training Program travels to Morgan State University

FLETC’s Active Shooter Threat Training Program travels to Morgan State University Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:55 brittany.kouandjio Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:55 This January, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) provided Physical Security Assessment Training, Tactical Medical for First Responders, and the Active Shooter Threat Training Program (ASTTP) to officers from Morgan State University. The training took place at the university’s campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more

United in Diversity Against Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

United in Diversity Against Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:09 brittany.kouandjio Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:09 27.6 million people are victims of human trafficking each day. Over half of those individuals fall prey to human trafficking – either through sex trafficking or forced labor. Read more

FLETC delivers Human Trafficking Awareness Training in New York

FLETC delivers Human Trafficking Awareness Training in New York Mon, 01/22/2024 - 17:44 bspragins Mon, 01/22/2024 - 17:44 BRENTWOOD, NY – On Jan. Read more

FLETC Welcomes New Site Director at Charleston, South Carolina, Training Center

FLETC Welcomes New Site Director at Charleston, South Carolina, Training Center Wed, 01/03/2024 - 10:36 brittany.kouandjio Wed, 01/03/2024 - 10:36 CHARLESTON, SC – The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Michael R. Bransford as the new Site Director for its Charleston, South Carolina, Training Center. Read more