Fact check: How long is the ICE agent training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Program (FLETP) in 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, ICE agent training at FLETC varies significantly depending on the specific role and position:

• ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) deportation officers complete a 20-week basic training program at FLETC ^[1]
• HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) special agents undergo six months of basic criminal investigator and special agent training at FLETC ^[1]
• More specifically, HSI special agent trainees complete approximately 12 weeks of foundational training during CITP, followed by a 13-week HSISAT program, totaling around 25 weeks of training ^[2]

Recent policy changes under Secretary Noem indicate that training duration may be reduced for certain applicants, with training time potentially decreased to a matter of weeks depending on the applicant's relevant training and experience ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes a single, standardized training program length, but ICE operates multiple distinct training tracks for different agent types. Key missing context includes:

• ICE encompasses different law enforcement roles - ERO deportation officers and HSI special agents have completely different training requirements and durations ^{[1] [2]}
• Recent policy shifts under the Trump administration are actively changing training requirements, with Secretary Noem announcing plans to remove age limits and potentially accelerate training timelines ^{[3] [4]}
• ICE is actively expanding its workforce, seeking to hire more agents, which may influence training capacity and duration ^[4]
• Training duration may now depend on prior experience, creating a variable-length system rather than fixed timeframes ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that there is a single, uniform ICE agent training program length, which oversimplifies the reality of ICE's training structure. Additionally:

• The question uses "FLETP" instead of the correct acronym "FLETC" (Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers), which could indicate incomplete research
• The question fails to specify which type of ICE agent (ERO vs. HSI), leading to potentially misleading answers
• The timing reference to "2025" may not reflect current policy changes that are actively modifying training requirements under the new administration ^[3]

The question appears to seek a simple answer to what is actually a complex, multi-track training system that is currently undergoing significant policy changes.