Does POST reimburse agencies for expenses incurred during basic training?
A The POST Council, through Act 440 of 2009, reimburses local criminal justice agencies for most expenses incurred during certified basic training for full-time officers only. Tuition costs (and training expenses) for reserve officer training are borne by the sponsoring agency. Please contact your local law enforcement planning council. Q Our agency has considered hiring an officer form the State of Texas. Would this Texas officer be required to attend certified basic here in Louisiana, even though he possesses a valid license/certificate from the State of Texas? A Yes, but only the Refresher Course. An Out-of-State Transfer must present a valid/current certificate from his home state, and must provide documentation that he was, in fact, working in that state as a full-time peace officer (with no break in service). Once certification has been verified, the officer would be required to attend a “refresher” and pass the written POST Exam.
