Training Academy
The Louisiana Tactical Police Officers Association (LTPOA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards in SWAT units across the state. They operate the Basic SWAT School, a comprehensive 5-day training program for peace officers and active military recently assigned to t...
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The Louisiana Tactical Police Officers Association (LTPOA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards in SWAT units across the state. They operate the Basic SWAT School, a comprehensive 5-day training program for peace officers and active military recently assigned to tactical teams.
The Basic SWAT School runs 50+ hours of intensive instruction and practical training:
- •Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- •Cost: $400 per student (limited to 24 seats)
- •Location: EBRSO Firearms Training Facility, 999 West Irene Road, Zachary, LA
- •Firearms training (pistol and carbine) – day and low-light operations
- •Building and room clearing (CQB) – day and low-light
- •Mechanical breaching techniques
- •SWAT legal issues and liability
- •Response to barricade incidents
- •Response to hostage incidents
- •High-risk warrant service protocols
Two low-light training evolutions are built into the schedule, with Simunitions available for force-on-force training if students bring their own equipment.
Students must: - Be a peace officer or active military with valid agency ID - Hold POST certification in pistol and carbine - Arrive with zeroed carbines (optic and iron sights at 50 yards) - Provide weapon-mounted flashlights for low-light work - Be physically capable of extended training in adverse conditions - Bring 350 rounds for pistol and 400 rounds for carbine (no "Green Tip" ammunition)
| Required | Details |
|---|---|
| SWAT uniform | Long sleeve shirts |
| Body armor | Rifle plates (front and rear) |
| Helmet | Ballistic protection |
| Carbine | Sling, mounted flashlight, 3 mags |
| Pistol | Mounted flashlight, 3 mags |
| Pistol belt | Holster, mag pouches |
| Protection | Eye and ear protection, gloves |
Students must actively participate in all classroom, range, and practical exercises. A passing score of 80% on the written exam is required to earn a certificate of completion (those scoring below 80% receive a certificate of attendance).
Students who violate firearms or CQB safety briefs may be removed from the course.
- •Meals provided daily – lunch every day, plus dinner breaks on Mondays and Wednesdays with sandwiches and chips. Refrigerators and microwaves are available at the range.
Payment ($400 check) due before class start date. Mail to:
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Attn: SWAT/Basic SWAT School PO Box 3277 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Contact: Captain Lee Bellue (225) 364-6691 or [email protected]
Agencies sending more than two students must arrange payment 30 days prior to start date.