The North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) provides training to currently licensed law enforcement officers and newly hired officers from various law enforcement entities in North Dakota; classes are not available to the general public. The LETA is located on the Bismarck State College campus and houses a multi-purpose room, twenty-four dormitory rooms, three classrooms, a conference room, and four administrative offices.
TRAINING DIRECTOR: Lt. Evan Savageau
TRAINING OFFICER: Sgt. Wade Kadrmas
TRAINING OFFICER: Sgt. Ben Kennelly
LETA Onsite Training
- Drug Recognition Expert (DRE):
- Sheriff's In-Service: September 8-12, 2025
- North Dakota Basic: September 29 - December 19, 2025
- 2026 Drug Recognition Expert School: email Trooper Tarek Chase for additional information or call 701-220-6671
- Week One: LETA: January 20-23, 2026
- Week Two: LETA: January 26-30, 2026
- Group 1 Certification: San Francisco, CA: February 17-21, 2026
- Group 2 Certification: San Francisco, CA: February 24-28, 2026
Phone: (701) 328-9966 Fax: (701) 328-9988
Mailing Address: 600 E Blvd Ave - Dept. 504, Bismarck ND, 58505-0240
Building Address: 1320 Schafer Street, Bismarck ND
Hybrid Training
- None at this time
Statewide Training
- None at this time
If you are hosting a training course that offers ND POST credit and want it posted on this website, please complete the Training Opportunities form (pdf) and fax, email, or mail as detailed on the form.
Online POST Board Approved Training
Car Seat Basics for Law Enforcement (2 hrs)
ND POST Board course number: NDDH 2302
Course Link: www.Carseateducation.org
Course Expiration: 10/31/2027
Login and create an account, select course catalog and select general education, find Car Seat Basics for Law Enforcement and add it to cart, proceed to checkout and place your order. After completing the training, go to My Certificates and download your certificate of completion and submit it to the POST Board (ph420@nd.gov ) within 30 days. Enter the course number (NDDH2302) in the subject line of your email in order for the POST Board to more easily process your request.
For questions about the Car Seat Basics for Law Enforcement contact Dawn Mayer, Child Passenger Safety Program Director, NDHHS, drmayer@nd.gov, 701-328-4533. For questions for POST contact Pat at ph420@nd.gov.