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: 

Let's Work Together

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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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 […]
25 Apr
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
May 2025
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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 […]
03 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 […]
03 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
MSU - Hammons Student Center Firing Range
731 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65897
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Dispatch: 40-Hour Public Safety Communications Course

Missouri Professional Training Partnership 40-Hour Course which meets or exceeds Chapter 650.340, RSMo Joint Communications Center initial training requirements. Students upon completion will understand the position, qualifications, and expectations of a Public Safety Telecommunicator covering topics for professionalism, key interpersonal communications skills, call processing, dispatch skills and liability considerations. Additionally, the course will provide familiarization […]
05 - 09 May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Doniphan, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
10 - 11 May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doniphan Career Center
302 East Spring Street Doniphan, Mo. 63935
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Laddonia, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
27 - 28 May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community R-VI School
35063 Highway BB Laddonia, Mo 63352
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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.

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