Oklahoma's Commission on Law Enforcement & Training

In Oklahoma, CLEET is responsible for law enforcement education and training.

The Council on Law Enforcement and Education and Training, or CLEET, was established in 1963. The organization is responsible for developing and implementing standardized educational and certification programs for law enforcement personnel in the state of Oklahoma.

Training Programs

CLEET provides training and certification programs for individuals interested in careers in the following law enforcement capacities: security guards, private investigators, drug and bomb detection dog handlers, concealed weapons instructors and polygraph examiners.

Traning Venues

CLEET courses can be taken at colleges, technical centers and private training facilities throughout the state. Continuing education coursework can be taken at technical centers online through CLEET's distance learning program.

2010 Legislative Updates Concerning Cleet

The following legislation concerning CLEET was enacted in 2010:

An assistant district attorney who has been trained by a CLEET certified firearms instructor is allowed to carry a concealed weapon at the discretion of the district attorney

Any reserve deputy who has not completed reserve academy training must be accompanied by a CLEET certified deputy sheriff at all times while on duty.

Pursuant to the Private Security Guard and Private Investigator Act a revolving fund was established to support educational and training programs.

CLEET was authorized to create law enforcement youth camps to be held at the CLEET training facility.

References

• Oklahoma State Government: Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
• Oklahoma Official Web Site: Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training
• Commission on Law Enforcement Education and Training: Distance Learning Continuing Coursework