PART OF OLEA'S TOTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF NEW AND EXPERIMENTAL APPROACHES TO PRE-ENTRY, IN-SERVICE, TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND COLLEGE-LEVEL TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IS UNDERTAKEN BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. THE DEGREE PROGRAM INCLUDES REQUIRED OFFERINGS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, LAW AND GOVERNMENT, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, AND LIBERAL ARTS SUBJECTS IN ADDITION TO SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSES. TECHNICAL AND GENERAL ACADEMIC COURSES ARE BALANCED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS FOR OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE INSTITUTION. ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET GRANT REQUIREMENTS ARE EXPLAINED.