Mott Community College: LERTAGraduates 7 In Winter 2021 Class 

Press release from Mott Community College:

Dawn Hibbard

Jun 9th, 2021

The Mott Community College Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) graduated 7 recruits in its Winter 2021 class. The virtual graduation ceremony can be viewed at https://youtu.be/yISUHVlSymg. The keynote speaker was Chief Wayne McIntyre, Flint Bishop Airport Police Chief, and the class spokesman was Taya Catherwood.

Graduates of the Winter 2021 term are:

Winter 2021 represents LERTA's 18th session since the Academy offered its first class in September 2012. The Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy, operating under the authority of Chief Theresa Stephens-Lock, Executive Director of MCC's Department of Public Safety, offers an excellent educational opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing law enforcement careers.

LERTA is a 16-week, intensive program that meets the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) training requirements and prepares students for the Law Enforcement Licensing Examination. LERTA holds two sessions each year, designed to coincide with the Fall and Winter Semesters at MCC.

LERTA is a professional learning environment designed to give the basic training and education needed to begin a career in law enforcement.  Academic excellence and personal integrity are stressed during the Academy.  Recruits are mentally and physically challenged on a daily basis.  The learning environment is a combination of traditional classroom instruction, skill area instruction and practical exercises conducted by members of the LERTA staff as well as regional instructors.

The LERTA is conducted during MCC's Fall and Winter Semesters (1 training class/semester). Those interested in enrollment in the Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy are strongly encouraged to review the MCOLES Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers at www.michigan.gov/mcoles. LERTA is located at MCC's Southern Lakes Branch Center at 2100 Thompson Road in Fenton. For more information, visit www.lerta.mcc.edu or call (810) 410-1900.

This press release was produced by Mott Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.