To request more information or a registration packet for the following classes please email spartaoffice@westerntc.edu
Scenario Instructor Training
Dates: Thursday-Friday, August 28-29, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $150.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025
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.
Instructor Training - Instructor Development Course
Dates: Monday-Tuesday, Sept 22-23 and Sept 29-30 (ALL four days are required attendance)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $250.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept 12, 2025
This 32-hour course 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.
Basic Jailer Academy
Dates: October 13-November 14, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $1,900.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 3, 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.
Law Enforcement Academy
Dates: Feb 9-June 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Fitness at 4:30)
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $6,050.00 per person
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled
The Law Enforcement Academy prepares you for entry-level positions as a law enforcement officer at the municipal and county level. The program is limited to sworn law enforcement officers who are being sponsored by their department and pre-service students who meet all of the requirements.
