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.

• Course Number
• Course Title
• Credits
• Available Sections

• FIRST TERM
• 504-350
  Police Academy Scenario Eval
  1
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• 504-351
  Policing in America
  1
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• 504-352
  The Legal Context
  2
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• 504-353
  Tactical Skills
  3
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• 504-354
  Relational Skills
  3
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• 504-355
  Patrol Procedures
  4
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• 504-356
  Investigations
  2
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• Term Credits 16