TLETA Scholarship for Local Counties
The TLETA Scholarship for Local Counties funds advanced law enforcement training at TLETA for officers in 11 distressed Tennessee counties, provided by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Due Dates: Rolling (based on training calendar availability)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition waiver for eligible law enforcement training courses; duration varies by course (e.g., 12-week Basic Police School)
Summary: Tuition waivers for law enforcement officers in 11 distressed Tennessee counties to attend specialized training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA).
Key Information: Only officers from Lake, Lauderdale, Hardeman, Perry, Wayne, Clay, Grundy, Bledsoe, Scott, Hancock, and Cocke counties are eligible.
Description
The TLETA Scholarship for Local Counties is a tuition waiver program offered by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. It enables law enforcement officers from 11 designated distressed Tennessee counties to attend specialized training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) at no cost. The scholarship aims to enhance the skills and professional development of local law enforcement by providing access to advanced instruction—including Basic Police Recruit, Community Policing, and Anti-Gang courses—delivered conveniently near officers’ duty stations.
