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Western offers a variety of in-service, advanced, and specialized law enforcement training classes. These courses provide the essential skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for law enforcement officers to stay current in your training.

Our Law Enforcement courses and programs offer you the opportunity to enhance and sharpen your skills in the areas of investigations, patrol, leadership, survival, and many others. Training courses incorporate realistic and practical approaches from experienced instructors.

For a complete list of these offerings, see the current course descriptions below.

Course Descriptions

To request more information or a registration packet for the following classes please email spartaoffice@westerntc.edu

Defensive Tactics Instructor Course

Dates: January 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility - Sparta Campus
Cost: $800.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 18 2025

This 96-hour training program is designed prepare instructor candidates for certification as a Defensive Tactics Instructor (DT Instructor). This course replaces DAAT and POSC Instructor courses as of January, 2022. Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending OR be a currently certified LESB instructor & have 3-years full-time experience.

Professional Communications Instructor Course

Dates: Wednesday-Thursday, January 21-22, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $150.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026

This 16-hour training program is designed to provide instructor candidates with the opportunity for Wisconsin LESB certification as a Professional Communication Skills LESB instructor. This certification is required for training at the recruit level and/or in-service level when utilizing Wisconsin’s Law Enforcement Standards Board manuals and/or training curriculum. Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending OR be a currently-certified LESB instructor & have 3-years full-time experience.

Email: schendels@westerntc.edu to request the registration forms.

Law Enforcement

Dates: Feb 9-June 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Fitness at 4:30)
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $6,050.00 per person
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled

The Law Enforcement Academy prepares you for entry-level positions as a law enforcement officer at the municipal and county level. The program is limited to sworn law enforcement officers who are being sponsored by their department and pre-service students who meet all of the requirements.

Instructor Training - Instructor Development Course

Dates: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 3-4 and March 10-11, 2026 (ALL four days are required attendance)
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Western Public Safety Training Facility – Sparta
Cost: $250.00 per person
Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026

This 32-hour course prepares criminal justice instructor-candidates to create a learning environment that supports learners. Competencies include planning and managing learning, training and evaluation methods and delivering teaching scenarios. This curriculum is endorsed by the Law Enforcement Standards Board and is required of instructors seeking LESB certification. This is a pre-requisite course for all LESB approved specialized training courses.

Email: schendels@westerntc.edu to request the registration forms.

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