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CVTC’s Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements. You can earn a technical diploma in 18 weeks. At CVTC preparatory law enforcement officer training is offered full-time over eighteen weeks (720 hours).
You may be considered for admission to the Academy if you:
The 720-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. The criminal justice courses include lectures, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussions, hands-on instruction, and field exercises.
There are three phases for the Law Enforcement 720 Academy:
Phase I: Introduction and Non-Emergency Response Phase II: Emergency Response Phase III: Investigations
Past students say the hands-on training is very realistic and they learned something new every day.
Career Opportunities Deputy Deputy Conservation Warden Deputy Sheriff Patrol Officer Police Officer
Deputy
Deputy Conservation Warden
Deputy Sheriff
Patrol Officer
Police Officer
Graduate Employers Augusta Police Department Chippewa Falls Police Department City of River Falls Police Department Clark County Sheriff's Office UW-Eau Claire Police Department
Augusta Police Department
Chippewa Falls Police Department
City of River Falls Police Department
Clark County Sheriff's Office
UW-Eau Claire Police Department
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy 21 Credit Technical Diploma
Length of Program // 18 Weeks
Delivery Method // Face-to-Face
Program Location // Eau Claire
Program Location //August, January, and May
Start Dates // August, January, and May
Start Dates //August, January, and May
Financial Aid Eligible
Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
Term 1
$
4,390
Books
245
Estimated Total: $4,635*
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These are a few of the courses you can take in the Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy program.
Tactical Skills Students will learn about the use of force by Wisconsin officers including specific techniques for intervention covered in the Wisconsin system of Defense and Arrest tactics, as well as weapon holding skills and how to care for and maintain handguns.
Patrol Procedures Learn the steps taken as first-in officer to stabilize a complex scene, investigate traffic accidents, take appropriate enforcement actions, and prepare reports.
Investigations Understand the techniques and procedures necessary to interview or interrogate adult and juvenile witnesses, suspects, and victims.
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CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.
92% of our recent Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy graduates got a job in the industry.
Our recent Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy graduates reported an average starting salary of $52,537.
There are 85 job openings in the CVTC district for the Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy industry.
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Had a wonderful experience attending this program. My instructors did an excellent job teaching and showing our class how tasks were to be performed.
–Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy Graduate
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
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CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Visit accreditation website.
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