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Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy

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Financial Aid Eligible

This program is specifically designed for those with a minimum of 40 accredited college-level credits who seek to meet Wisconsin certification requirements as a law enforcement officer. In this role, you'll be responsible for the preservation of law and order in your community. You'll learn numerous skills related to the profession of law enforcement. Your training will also include crime prevention, crime investigation, vehicle patrols, and assisting the public.

This program includes in-class fitness training and other physical education such as defensive tactics and fire arms training. You'll have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills with hands-on training and scenario-based field simulations.

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Police Officer
Deputy Sheriff
Jailer
Security Officer
Law Enforcement Officer
State Patrol Officer

Program Credits: 

22.00

Total Cost: 

$3 611.30

Additional Admission Requirements: 

For an admission packet for the 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy, please contact the Sparta Public Safety Training Center by phone at 608-789-4747 or by email at sparta@westerntc.edu.

The following requirements must be met by students enrolling in preparatory law enforcement officer training:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a general educational development diploma or be a high school graduate.
  • Possess either a two‐year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college system district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 40‐accredited credits (semester credits) or 90‐accredited quarter credits.
  • Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in Wisconsin.
  • Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or of any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
  • Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
  • Be citizens of the United States.
  • Undergo a medical assessment by a Wisconsin licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to verify that they can meet the physical standards required of a law enforcement officer.
  • Complete a satisfactory oral interview with a panel of law enforcement executives or with teaching or counseling staff affiliated with the training school to determine suitability for law enforcement employment and to assess applicant demeanor, background and ability to communicate.

Cost for the 720 Academy:
The cost for the 720 Law Enforcement Academy is $5,000. This is based upon an estimated $3,700 tuition costs and an additional estimated $1,300 for law enforcement skills evaluation fees.

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

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Application

Program Code: 

CRJU

First Term: 

Overview of Patrol Response
Physical Fitness
Application of Investigations
Overview of Criminal Justice
Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response
Sensitive Crimes
Overview of Investigations
Application of Traffic Response
Principles of Investigations
Principles of Tactics
Overview of Tactics
Scenario Assessment

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305042

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

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Find out more about Western's Public Safety Training Facility.

To view the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

University Transfer Agreement: 

Winona State University
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Typical Start: 

Spring, Summer

Career Pathways

Build a Career, One Step at a Time

Career Pathways allow you to come in and out of college and build your education as you plan your career advancement. Using short-term education options based on stackable credits, you have the flexibility to continue your education at your own pace. As you enter a career pathway, your classes build toward industry-recognized certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees that give you additional employment options. 

Career Pathways offer a step-by-step guide to your career goals.

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