Public Safety Training

We offer continuing education for peace officers. Many courses are offered at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) in Camdenton, Missouri.

Continue Your Education

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate your career with confidence, and complete required continuing education hours in courses like: 

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We’re here to help you meet your training goals. Set a meeting with Cody Brewington to figure out the best solutions for you and/or your agency.

Upcoming Public Safety Courses

April 2025
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Criminal Interdiction

This 5-hour course has been carefully crafted to include 32 years of field experience throughout the United States, with a concentration on understanding the psychology behind the mule/smuggler.  The class includes a strong concentration on body language, identifying indicators of criminal activity and their meaning, roadside interviews and MUCH more….. We will end with over […]
02 Apr
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Active Shooter Data Review & V/R Firearms Simulator

This course will look at active shooter data over the years and break it down into categories such as location of events, days of the week, times, shooter profile, relationship, type of establishment, and much more.  The data has been compiled by Dr. Bill Sandel who works for Missouri State University School of Criminology and […]
02 Apr
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Interview and Interrogation

This course will cover the following learning objectives: The investigator should do the following prior to an interview to prepare: Review available information Police reports Written statements Photographs of the crime scene Develop your skill to conceptualize the crime scene if you aren’t going to work the scene.  The investigator should ensure the following goals […]
03 Apr
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Human Trafficking Trends

Is this course officers will learn how prevalent human trafficking is in Missouri and the United States.   This course will look at demographics of human trafficking, identify who are victims, who are traffickers, who are buyers, human trafficking indicators, terminology, trends, how to combat trafficking, resources of victims, and resources for law enforcement.
04 Apr
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Felony Traffic Stops and Use of Force Review

In this course, the class will discuss the dangers and safety concerns for traffic stops, misdemeanor and felony and the differences.  The students will discuss proper procedures for traffics stops including proper approach of vehicle, use of radio to clearly communicate, using equipment and vehicle to their advantage to enhance safety.   The Students will then […]
04 Apr
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Stop the Violence Conference

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Join with experts and community advocates to discuss prevention and intervention for domestic violence.

Fulfill Your POST Certification Requirements

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At the Public Safety Training Center, take advantage of:

  • Flat-rate funding.
  • Online course scheduling.
  • Unlimited basic and advanced training hours to contract partners. 

ALERRT Active Shooter Training

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Preparation is key in high stakes situations. Simulation can be a life-saving tool.

Find out more about participating in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.

Agency Costs

The Public Safety Training Center offers both contract and non-contract rates for training.

Contract Rates

$250 per year, per officer.

This rate guarantees:

  • 24-hour POST continuing-education minimum.
  • Unlimited amount of training hours/courses.
  • Tracking in CLEE.

 

Some courses may require an additional equipment or service fee.

 

Non-Contract Rates

PSTC courses will be available at a per-course rate to all individuals/agencies not under a training contract.

The rate for a basic classroom course is:

  • $60 for a 4-hour course.
  • $120 for an 8-hour course.
  • $15 per hour, per attendee for courses longer than 8 hours.

Some courses may be priced above this basic rate if additional equipment or fees are accrued.

About the Public Safety Training Center

At the Public Safety Training Center, we offer innovative, advanced, specialty, supervisory and training courses to keep you prepared for any situation.  We also work with teams to design training on specifically requested topics.

It’s all in flexible class formats – live, interactive room-to-room, or individual user to room connection. For your convenience, we also enter hours in the CLEE Tracking system for our contract partners.

 

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The PSTC is located in Camdenton, Missouri, at 35 College St.