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Western offers a variety of in-service, advanced, and specialized law enforcement training classes. These courses provide the essential skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for law enforcement officers to stay current in your training.

Our Law Enforcement courses and programs offer you the opportunity to enhance and sharpen your skills in the areas of investigations, patrol, leadership, survival, and many others. Training courses incorporate realistic and practical approaches from experienced instructors.

For a complete list of these offerings, see the current course descriptions below.

Course Descriptions

To request more information or a registration packet for the following classes please email spartaoffice@westerntc.edu

Spring 2025 Law Enforcement Academy

Dates: February 10-June 12, 2025
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $5,000.00 per person (cost is subject to change)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025

This is a 720-hour Certified Basic Recruit Academy (18 weeks) for persons seeking Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification.

Basic Jailer Academy

Dates: March 24-April 25, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $1,940.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025

Whether seeking the education to obtain an entry level position as a County Jailer or Correctional Officer in the State of Wisconsin, or are already employed by a County agency, Western’s Basic Jail Academy offers students high-quality training through classroom and scenario-based instruction.

Summer 2025 Law Enforcement Academy

Dates: June 9-October 10, 2025
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $5,000.00 per person (cost is subject to change)
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025

This is a 720-hour Certified Basic Recruit Academy (18 weeks) for persons seeking Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification.

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