Law Enforcement Academy – Spring 2023
Dates: February 6-June 9, 2023
Time: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Western’s Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
This is a 720-hour Certified Basic Recruit Academy (18 weeks) for persons seeking Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification. Costs include training, use of firearm/ammunition (if needed) and other related training items. For more information call the Public Safety office at 608-789-4747.
Application Packet – Email schendels@westerntc.edu for application forms. Applications accepted until the academy is full.
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Instructor Training – Instructor Development Course
Dates: February 21-24, 2023
Where: Western's Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $200.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Prepares criminal justice instructor-candidates to create a learning environment that supports learners. Competencies include planning and managing learning, training and evaluation methods and delivering teaching scenarios. This curriculum is endorsed by the Law Enforcement Standards Board and is required of instructors seeking LESB certification. This is a pre-requisite course for all LESB approved specialized training courses.
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High Risk Vehicle Contacts Course
Course Dates: April 10, 11, 19, 20, or May 1, 2023 (Only one date is required)
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Western’s Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
This 8-hour course will transition current Vehicle Contacts Instructors to the new LESB approved model for High Risk Vehicle Contacts, as well as provide information on Connected and Automated Vehicles; ATV/UTV’s and Snowmobiles. All current LESB certified Vehicle Contacts instructors will be required to complete this transition course by 12/31/2023 to remain in good standing.
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Professional Communications Instructor Course
Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, April 18-19-20, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western's Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $175.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
This 24-hour training program is designed to provide instructor candidates with the opportunity for Wisconsin LESB certification as a Professional Communication Skills LESB instructor. This certification is required for training at the recruit level and/or in-service level when utilizing Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Standards Board manuals and/or training curriculum. Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, OR be a currently-certified LES instructor, and have 3-years full-time experience.
Please contact the Public Safety Office at 608-789-4747 with any questions. Completed registration forms can be emailed to schendels@westerntc.edu.
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Scenario Instructor Training
Dates: Tuesday-Wednesday, April 25-26, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western's Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $100.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
This 16-hour course, taught by a Scenario Master Instructor Trainer, prepares instructor candidates for certification as an LESB Scenario Instructor. The course includes scenario training, testing and force-on-force safety and training techniques. Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, OR be a currently-certified LESB instructor, and have 3 years full-time experience.
Please contact the Public Safety Office at 608-789-4747 with any questions. Completed registration forms can be emailed to schendels@westerntc.edu.
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Law Enforcement Academy – Summer 2023
Dates: June 5-October 6, 2023
Time: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Western’s Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
This is a 720-hour Certified Basic Recruit Academy (18 weeks) for persons seeking Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification. Costs include training, use of firearm/ammunition (if needed) and other related training items. For more information call the Public Safety office at 608-789-4747.
Application Packet – Email schendels@westerntc.edu for application forms. Applications accepted until the academy is full.
Course Flyer