Short-Term Technical Diploma
30-504-2
About the Academy
In order to become certifiable as a law enforcement officer in the State of Wisconsin the Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) requires successful completion of a 720 hour training curriculum (police academy training).**
Full-Time Academy
The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Academy is a program for those that are interested in a career in law enforcement. This 720-hour training meets the requirement to be eligible for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer. The curriculum is set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau and is taught by certified Law Enforcement Academy Instructors.
A part-time program was launched during the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Contact the Public Safety Division for more information at (608) 757-7691.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 504-500 | Overview of Patrol Response | 0.5-2 |
| 504-501 | Physical Fitness | 0.5-1 |
| 504-502 | Application of Investigations | 0.5-1 |
| 504-503 | Overview of Criminal Justice | 0.5-1 |
| 504-504 | Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response | 1-2 |
| 504-505 | Sensitive Crimes | 1-2 |
| 504-506 | Overview of Investigations | 1-2 |
| 504-507 | Application of Traffic Response | 1-3 |
| 504-508 | Principles of Investigation | 0.5-1 |
| 504-509 | Principles of Tactics | 1-5 |
| 504-510 | Overview of Tactics | 0.5-1 |
| 504-511 | Scenario Assessment | 0.5-1 |
| Credits | 8.5-22 | |
| Total Credits | 8.5-22 | |