This 520 hour academy is
specifically designed for potential law enforcement officers in need of meeting
Wisconsin certification requirements. 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, multi-media, interactive group discussion and hands-on
instruction. All full-time training is conducted at FVTC in the Criminal
Justice Department, Appleton, Wisconsin. Some training will take place
outdoors and in the evening hours to simulate actual conditions. The
training instructors are a combination of full-time educators, law enforcement
officers, supervisors and administrators who are recognized as leaders in law
enforcement training. Only 24 recruits will be accepted in each
academy.
Recruit Academy Objectives:
Upon completion of this training,
each participant will:
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Meet the basic requirements
for employment as a Wisconsin law enforcement officer
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Demonstrate the basic
competency proficiency skills required for performance as an entry law
enforcement officer
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Students will complete the
academy with a one week capstone testing process, which will evaluate the
student’s competencies in scenario based situations. The department will
receive a strength and weakness assessment on each student which is linked to
a field training model.
Academy Staff
Academy Requirements
Academy Costs
Academy Dates
Apply to Academy (Self-sponsoring)
Apply to Academy (Agency-sponsoring)
Upon Admission to the Academy
Academy Curriculum
Potential Future Employment Options
Academy Housing
For any other questions, please contact Jessica Heimann at (920) 735-4773 or
heimann@fvtc.edu.