Jan 26, 2026
Most ViewedIce training facts
Reports and official statements agree that shortened some training pipelines during the 2025–2026 hiring surge, with new enforcement recruits moved into an intensive six‑day‑a‑week program lasting rou...
ICE Training Pipeline
The training pipeline of ICE is more fragmented and mission-specific than the FBI's or DEA's, with varying lengths and focuses depending on the role.
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4 resultsJan 26, 2026
Most ViewedWhat in-service training and recertification requirements do ICE agents have each year?
’s documented training regime is heavy on initial, basic courses—ranging in reporting from roughly 22 to 27 weeks for investigators/agents and shorter courses for Enforcement and Removal Operations (E...
Jan 10, 2026
Most ViewedWhat oversight, training, and vetting changes accompanied ICE’s 2025–2026 hiring surge and what documents detail them?
The 2025–2026 ICE hiring surge—where the agency more than doubled its force by adding roughly 10,000–12,000 officers and agents—prompted a patchwork of adjustments and intense scrutiny: lawmakers and ...
Jan 10, 2026
How does ICE academy training compare to FBI or DEA programs?
ICE’s training pipeline is more fragmented and mission-specific than the FBI’s or DEA’s: most ICE law‑enforcement hires train at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) with follow‑on, di...