Louisiana POST Council Finalizes Military Police Officer Certification Pathway for Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 3, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La.  – The Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has officially approved and published the requirements for the new Louisiana POST Military Police Officer Course, establishing a dedicated pathway for U.S. military police veterans seeking certification as Louisiana peace officers.

This program recognizes the extensive law enforcement training and experience military police personnel bring from their service and provides a streamlined opportunity for qualified veterans entering civilian law enforcement careers.

The POST Council’s full and official announcement is now available on their website:
https://lcle.la.gov/programs/post/

Eligibility Requirements

According to the POST Council, Military Police Officers may be eligible for certification if they meet the following requirements and are hired AFTER July 1, 2025:

• Successful completion of the Military Police Law Enforcement Basic Training Course (as approved by the Department of Defense);
• Between 2 and 5 years of documented experience as a Military Police Officer prior to requesting eligibility;
• An Honorable Discharge from military service;
• Completion of all required POST instructional components outlined on the POST website;
• Passing the statewide POST certification exam with a minimum score of 70%.

Supporting Louisiana’s Veterans

The approval of this certification pathway demonstrates Louisiana’s commitment to supporting transitioning service members and strengthening the state’s law enforcement workforce. By formally recognizing prior military police training, Louisiana continues to build bridges that help veterans apply their skills, advance professionally, and continue serving their communities.

Please visit https://vetaffairs.la.gov/news for the latest Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs releases, photos, and videos.

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