TBI State Academy Leadership Development Experience

TBI launched its State Academy Leadership Development Experience (LDE) to positively impact the profession of policing in Tennessee by strategically investing in select law enforcement leaders at local agencies across the state. This state-of-the-art program equips officers with the knowledge required to deal with the modern issues impacting our profession, while sharpening the key skillsets needed to lead others to fulfill their agency’s mission.

The 2026 TBI State Academy LDE is a three-week commitment that will be hosted at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN.

Some of the topics covered include: Managing High Risk Units, Current Trends in Policing, Investigative Capabilities, and Best Practice Methods in Media Relations.

Applications will be accepted from March 1 until June 12.

Week 1: August 2-7, 2026

Week 2: August 10-14, 2026

Week 3: August 17-21, 2026

COST: $1300. Food and lodging is included. Invoices will be sent out upon acceptance into the Academy.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must have a minimum of five years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer of a Tennessee law     enforcement agency.
• Students must be at least 25 years of age.
• Students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
• Students must pass a criminal history check.
• Students must be nominated by the head of the law enforcement agency where they are currently employed.
• Students must participate in weekly PT Sessions.
• Candidates currently in a supervisory role will be preferred.