AWC breaks ground on new Law Enforcement Training Academy
October 5, 2023Construction expected to be complete Fall of 2024
Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2023) – Arizona Western College celebrated the beginning of construction for the new state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Academy during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Housed on the AWC Yuma Campus next to the Public Safety Institute, the over 20,000-square-foot facility will provide a centralized space for cadets from across the state to receive training to become certified peace officers.
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Law Enforcement Training Academy
September 28, 2023Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Join Arizona Western College as we officially break ground on the new Law Enforcement Training Academy. The project will centralize training for LETA cadets from across the state in a purpose-built facility housed on the AWC Yuma Campus. The over 20,000-square-foot building will be adaptable to accommodate high industry demand, increase training capabilities, and expand cadet capacity at AWC.
Law Enforcement Training Academy graduates largest class of cadets
March 10, 2022Class moving on to careers at nine agencies across Arizona
Yuma, AZ (March 10, 2022) – Arizona Western College recently graduated its largest class of Law Enforcement Training Academy cadets since the full-time program began in 2019.
A total of 23 students graduated on Feb. 24, and have now successfully moved on to begin their law enforcement careers at nine different agencies around the state.
College programs, students showcased during AWC's Day at the Capitol
February 2, 2022Group from AWC meets with Senators Kerr and Otondo as well as Representatives Dunn, John, and Fernandez
Yuma, AZ (February 2, 2022) – Arizona Western College leadership, a Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate, and a student currently enrolled in the Manufacturing program visited the Arizona Capitol building on Tuesday to showcase college programs.
Governor Ducey announces $7.5 million to bolster law enforcement training
January 6, 2022State, Yuma County, Arizona Western College to partner on regional training facility
(Press release written and released by Governor Doug Ducey's Office here.)
PHOENIX (January 6, 2022) – Governor Doug Ducey today announced a $7.5 million investment to expand the Arizona Western College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Yuma.
Law Enforcement Training Academy to graduate cadets from across Arizona
February 14, 2020Low tuition costs helping Arizona Western College expand reach to agencies statewide
Yuma, AZ (February 14, 2020) – When Arizona Western College started its new full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) last year, the hope was that it would be utilized by both local and out-of-town agencies.
The vision to expand the academy’s reach is already coming to fruition with its second cohort of cadets.
First Class Graduates from Full-Time AWC Law Enforcement Training Academy
August 31, 2019Four regional agencies benefit from local training
Yuma, AZ (August 31, 2019) – Ten students graduated Friday night from Arizona Western College’s first ever full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), the result of collaborative work with multiple municipal and agency partners.
The ten graduates from the first class include Erick Astorga, Carlos Bermudez, Juan C. Correa, Aaron Gonzalez Hernandez, Taylor Hatten, Eric Hawkland, Juan Luna, Misael M. Meza, Maria D. Rosales and Ana M. Silva.
First class graduates from AWC full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy
August 29, 2019Media Advisory
WHEN: Friday, August 30, 2019
5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:00 p.m. – Graduation Ceremony begins
7:00 p.m. – Reception
WHERE: Arizona Western College Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E
Schoening Conference Center, first floor of the College Community Center (3C)
Full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy to be offered in March
February 28, 2019Yuma, AZ (February 28, 2019) – When local law enforcement agencies reached out and asked for a full-time option to train incoming cadets, Arizona Western College worked with the City of Yuma and Yuma County to make that request a reality.
AWC will start offering a full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy housed at the Ray Croc Sports Complex, 1280 W. Desert Sun Drive, beginning March 25.