Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy

08/06/2026

After more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy, Director Jared Bassham has retired from the academy and is beginning an exciting new chapter in his career. We invite you to join us as we celebrate his leadership, commitment, and the legacy he leaves behind. We hope you'll stop by to thank Jared personally and wish him well in his next endeavor.

07/25/2026

This week, AHP recruits are doing EVOC training at the Law Enforcement Training Academy at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas. Recruits learned proper braking technique, how to negotiate corners and curves, and how to use the vehicles brakes without causing the vehicle to skid on the speed course.

04/30/2026

Ashley Boles recently attended the annual Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety in Baltimore, Maryland, where he received the NHTSA Law Enforcement Award for his work as Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Program Coordinator. He was nominated by Bridget White of the ASP Highway Safety Office in Little Rock for his leadership and the role he plays in removing impaired drivers from Arkansas’s highways. This was the first year NHTSA presented the award to law enforcement, and Ashley was one of five officers nationwide selected to receive it.

In addition to being recognized, Ashley was also a presenter at the conference. He spoke during the Innovative Programs in Law Enforcement session and presented “High Visibility Impaired Driving Prevention Practices.”

04/11/2026

Here is a link to the Class 2026A graduation pictures held on April 9, 2026. Feel free to download, print and share.

Explore this photo album by BlackRiverTech on Flickr!

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding recruits of Basic Police Training Academy Class 2026A who earned top honors! Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence have set you apart. These awards represent countless hours of hard work and a true passion for serving others.

We are proud of each of you and confident you will make a lasting impact in your communities.

04/09/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone — the graduation of our newest recruits, Class 2026A.

Your dedication, discipline, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and it does not go unnoticed. You have committed yourselves to something greater than self — a life of service, integrity, and courage.

As you step forward into your careers, know that you carry with you the respect and gratitude of the community you are sworn to protect. The road ahead will not always be easy, but it will always be meaningful. Stand firm in your values, lead with compassion, and never forget the purpose that brought you here.

We are proud of you! We are grateful to you. We are honored to stand behind you.

Congratulations, graduates — your journey is just beginning.

04/07/2026

Director Jared Bassham is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for Class 2026-A LETA graduation will be University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute Director Alicia Corder. Graduation will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Randolph County Development Center on the BRTC Pocahontas campus. Graduation is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the LETA page. There will be an Open House for the new LETA barracks beginning at 5 p.m.

04/02/2026