Contact: Tony Bowers, Director Office: (417) 873-7542 tbowers@drury.edu
Or: Barbara Quas, Administration Office: (417) 873-7329 bquas@drury.edu
About the Law Enforcement Academy
Professional training for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
The Drury University Law Enforcement Academy, certified by the State of Missouri Department of Public Safety, provides professional training for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. The 650-hour basic training academy is offered on the Drury University campus in Springfield, Missouri. The academy meets the State of Missouri's minimum training requirement for Class A certification for peace officers.
The first step towards being accepted into the DU Law Enforcement Academy is take the ASSET Test. Application packets are then mailed to the those with the highest scores on ASSET Test. Prospective students meeting all of the eligibility requirements will be invited to attend the orientation for acceptance into the next academy.