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Certification Process
Step 1
Start here: The applicant needs an Acadis portal account
Before anything else, the applicant must request their own Acadis portal account. Nothing in the certification process can move forward until they have one. See Requesting a portal account for step-by-step instructions.
Step 2
Which application do I need to use?
New officers, officers certified in another state, or officers separated 2+ years:
- BLEOST - Application for Law Enforcement Certification parts 1, 2 and 3
Certified officers separated from law enforcement for less than 2 years:
- Application for Agency Transfer/Rehire
Step 3
Answer the following: Have you ever held a law enforcement certification? (Select your answer)
How to count separation time
Measured from the applicant's last date of employment in a certified law enforcement capacity to the date the new agency intends to hire them. When in doubt, contact Standards & Training before proceeding.
Step 4
Log into your Acadis Portal Account
Complete the appropriate application for your situation.
Application for Certification
Never certified, certified in another state, or separated 2+ years. Parts 1 & 2 (applicant) + Part 3 (POC).
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Application for Agency Transfer / Rehire
Certified in Mississippi, separated less than 2 years. Single form — no Part 3, no additional training.
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Detailed guides
- Uncertified Officers — Never held a certification
- Transfer / Rehire — Certified in Mississippi, separated less than 2 years
- Re-certification — Certified in Mississippi, separated 2 or more years
- Out-of-State / Equivalency — Certified in another state, federal, or military jurisdiction