Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy
(30-504-1)
Technical Diploma-Less Than One Year
Course Information
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Program Description
This 520-hour training is specifically designed for potential law enforcement officers in need of meeting Wisconsin certification requirements. Annually, CVTC offers two full-time academies. The competency-based instruction meets the criteria set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau. Training is delivered through a combination of lecture, multimedia, interactive group discussion, hands-on instruction, and field exercises.
All full-time academy classes are conducted at CVTC's Criminal Justice Division in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Some training will take place outdoors and in the evening hours and weekends to simulate actual conditions.
The Academy training program is offered for:
• full-time or part-time law enforcement officers.
• graduates of the Associate Degree program.
• individuals with a minimum of sixty college credits or equivalent.
Program Admission Requirements
This program and/or the courses in it are limited to sworn police officers assigned by their department under the approval of the Department of Justice. Exceptions are granted to accept civilians under the following conditions:
•18 years of age
•Proof of U.S. citizenship (certified copy of the student's birth certificate must be presented for examination)
•High school diploma or GED
• student must submit proof of a minimum of 60 postsecondary semester credits or the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Associate Degree;
• student must be interviewed by the Academy Advisory Committee;
• student must submit a Wisconsin criminal history record request (DJLE250);
• upon acceptance, student must have medical exam (at his/her expense within the previous 6 months);
• controlled substance testing (at student's expense within 60 days prior to start date);
• student must have a valid driver's license;
• student must have no felony or domestic related convictions
For detailed requirements and information on obtaining start dates as well as an application packet, click on the Admissions Requirement link toward the top of this page, or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.
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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.
This program is not eligible for financial aid consideration. However, students may be eligible for an alternative student loan
Information regarding alternative loans is available at the following link: http://www.cvtc.edu/pages/322.asp