Law Enforcement Academy – Spring 2021
Date: January 11-May 14, 2021
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.
Email schendels@westerntc.edu for application forms. Applications accepted until the academy is full.
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Basic Jailer Academy
Dates: March 29-April 30, 2021
Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Western’s Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $940.00 (Academy Tuition)
Additional Materials: CPR Manual/Mask
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2021
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 Jailer Academy offers students high-quality training through classroom and scenario-based instruction.
Please email schendels@westerntc.edu for the registration forms.
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720 LE Academy Physical Readiness Assessment
The physical readiness entrance assessment will be offered on the following dates at Western’s Public Safety Training Center – Sparta:
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.
All police academy candidates and law enforcement recruits must complete and pass the police physical readiness test. The test must be completed at a DOJ certified law enforcement academy. This test will meet that standard. Candidates must be physically capable of running 1.5 miles, completing sit-ups, push-ups and various other tests of physical fitness. All candidates must complete a medical assessment prior to taking the physical readiness test. The medical assessment form must be completed and signed by a physician. For more information call the Public Safety office at 608-789-4747.
To obtain a copy of the registration forms please email schendels@westerntc.edu.
Scenario Instructor Training
Dates: Wednesday-Thursday, March 31-April 1, 2021
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta Campus
Cost: $100.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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 2021
Date: June 14-October 15, 2021
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 will be available February 1, 2021. Email schendels@westerntc.edu for application forms. Applications accepted until the academy is full.
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