Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy
(30-504-1)
Technical Diploma-Less Than One Year
Course Information
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Program Description
The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements.
You may be considered for admission to the Academy if you
• Are a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer - or
• Have graduated from CVTC's Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Associate Degree program - or
• Have earned at least 60 college credits or the equivalent.
The 520-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau. Training is delivered through lecture, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussion, hands-on instruction, and field exercises. All classes are conducted at CVTC's Criminal Justice Division in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Full-time students are expected to participate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and be available for scheduled evening and weekend instruction designed to simulate actual conditions. Some training will take place outdoors.
This is a challenging program designed to help you take your law enforcement career to the next level.
Program Admission Requirements
• Proof of employment as a law-enforcement officer - or
Graduate of CVTC Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Associate Degree program - or
Proof of at least 60 college credits or the equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (certified copy of the student's birth certificate must be presented for examination)
• High school diploma or GED
• Satisfactory interview by the Academy Advisory Committee
• Satisfactory Wisconsin criminal history record request (DJLE250) (submitted by student)
• Satisfactory controlled substance testing (at student's expense within 60 days before Academy start date)
• Valid driver's license
• No felony or domestic related convictions
Upon acceptance to the Academy, you must submit the results of a medical exam (conducted at your expense within the previous six months).
For detailed requirements and information on obtaining an application packet, visit the website at www.cvtc.edu and review the program information (Application Process) or call an Enrollment Assistant at 1-800-547-2882.
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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 atInformation regarding alternative loans is available at the following link: http://www.cvtc.edu/pages/322.asp, or from the Financial Aid office.