Participants are taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol techniques, and many other law enforcement related subjects. Training is of the highest quality. The curriculum is current, timely and responsive to the needs of the community served. Additionally, special emphasis is placed on verbal skills and dealing with individuals of diminished capacity. The core training offered at the LETC is the Basic Police Officer Course, which is designed to provide training in all aspects of law enforcement, blended with unique topics related to working in a health care setting.
Emphasis is placed on helping the police officer deal with the special needs of veteran patients.
Approximately 270 newly appointed VA Police officers attend the basic course annually. As a result of this concept, LETC now offers it unique and proven style of training to other Federal agencies. To date, LETC has conducted specialized training programs to law enforcement staff of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Galley of Art, Indian Health Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard Bureau. Please send your comments on this page to K.A. Frost .