Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy

Texas law enforcement academies share a common commitment to provide rigorous training focused on professionalism, ethical behavior, and community service.  PBLEA's strives to develop competent officers ready to uphold public trust and safety in support of TCOLE's mission "to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement officers.

The Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA) is a division of the  Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC). The PBRPC serves a  17-county region in West Texas and has operated a regional law enforcement academy for over 42 years. PBLEA Training Academy holds a current certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Our goal is to provide essential training to peace officers and county corrections officers by conducting licensure and in-service courses in compliance with state mandates. 

Contact Information

PBRPC Criminal Justice Director

Dana Hill
Office: 432. 563.1061 Ext. 324
Cell: 432.352.6500
dhill@pbrpc.org

Academy Training Coordinator

Janelle Edwards
Office: 432.688.4193 
Cell: 432.556.5400
jedwards@pblea.org

Academy Assistant

Becky Mueller
Office: 432.688.4194
rmueller@pblea.org
 

Address

Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy at MCSO 
1703 E. County Road 120
Midland, Texas 79706