The Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy aims to deliver regional law enforcement training to both agencies and aspiring peace officers. Recognized by Missouri POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) as an accredited program, MACLEA boasts a 95% employment rate for graduates, making it an excellent choice for future law enforcement professionals.

Additionally, MACLEA provides a full-range of Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for licensed peace officers in Missouri, catering to both students and instructors. The standards for continuing education are established by POST, the Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training program.