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Public Safety Training

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

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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.

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.

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Upcoming Public Safety Courses

May 2026
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LEOSA Training Course

Missouri State University is your certified training provider for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR-218 in southern Missouri.  As a qualified retired or separated officer, you may earn your LEOSA credentials for conceal and carry after successfully completing this training. We will shoot the State mandated 50 round qualification at the firing range. To […]
02 May
9:00 am - 10:00 am
MSU - Hammons Student Center Firing Range
731 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65897
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LEOSA Training Course

Missouri State University is your certified training provider for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR-218 in southern Missouri.  As a qualified retired or separated officer, you may earn your LEOSA credentials for conceal and carry after successfully completing this training. We will shoot the State mandated 50 round qualification at the firing range. To […]
02 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
MSU - Hammons Student Center Firing Range
731 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65897
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Anticipating, Managing, and Responding to School Threats of Violence

This school year brought an unprecedented number of threats, many of which were non-specific in nature.  Some of these incidents resulted in schools going into lockdown, restricting student and staff movement, and in some cases canceling classes or activities. These threats impacted learning and the perception of safety.  Threats are a tool for creating FEAR, […]
06 May
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Introduction to Grant Writing

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop. You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes where […]
08 May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Field Training Officer (FTO) Development Program – 6 IP, 6 LS, 24 TS, & 4 SD

Missouri State University in cooperation with Vista Law Enforcement Training and Consulting, LLC, has scheduled this 40-hour POST-approved training program, titled “Field Training Officer (FTO) Development Program.” This training program is presented by current and retired law enforcement personnel who are experts in field training and managing field training officer programs. Topics include: • The […]
12 - 16 May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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June 2026
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SFST 24 Hour Basic – 8 Technical Studies, 3 Legal Studies, 13 Skill Development

This intensive 24-hour training course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the essential skills and knowledge for effective Driving While Impaired (DWI) enforcement. This program, aligned with International Standards of the SFST program developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is grounded […]
02 - 04 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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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. 

Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program

The PSTC delivers comprehensive continuing education and training solutions for peace officers across Missouri, and this training is eligible for the Missouri Blue Shield Program. The curriculum is updated with the latest practices, taught by industry experts to ensure that officers stay prepared and confident in this fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Contact Cody Brewington to discuss agency-specific needs, funding options, or to schedule training sessions.

Custom POST Training

Through strategic alignment with the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program, the PSTC offers POST “Approved Provider” certified training to Blue Shield Counties and Cities.

The training center can customize training topics such as:

  • First-line leadership
  • Officer response to mental health crisis
  • Criminal interdiction
  • Patrol tactics
  • Officer safety
  • Investigations
  • Interview and interrogation
  • Constitutional law
  • Sovereign citizen/auditors
  • De-escalation tactics
  • Dispatch training
  • POST core requirements
  • Internal affairs
  • Civilian jailer training
  • Tactical first aid
  • And other courses, tailored to evolving operational needs

The PSTC is available to support agencies in developing eligible training proposals, aligning program selections with agency needs, and maximizing the impact of funding to enhance public safety concerns.

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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.

The PSTC is located in Camdenton.

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