Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement 720 Academy

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upcoming Academy start dates: 5/1/2024* (part time) and 8/5/2024* (full time).

Experience state-of-the-art training in the Kenall Protective Services Center through a VIRTRA V-300 Simulator, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) track, Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives (MILO) training system, training mats, jail cells and firearms range.
Gain the essential police skills that prepare you for your future career, including first aid/CPR, firearms, defense and arrest tactics, criminal and traffic law, community policing and more.
Become a police officer. Upon Standards Board approval, successful completion of the Academy and employment, you will be ready to begin an exciting career in law enforcement.
Become a hero in your community as a police officer. This challenging but rewarding career offers great pay as you serve and protect your community. Check out some employment opportunities for police officers here.

*The last day to submit an application and all supplemental items to be considered for the 2024 Part-Time Academy (beginning May 1, 2024) is March 1, 2024.
*The last day to submit an application and all supplemental items to be considered for the 2024 Full-Time Academy (beginning August 5, 2024) is June 7, 2024.

Program Credits

Location

Kenosha Campus

Financial Aid Eligible

Estimated Program Cost

Tuition & Fees: $5,141
Books & Supplies: $1,657

Start Dates

Spring, Summer, Fall

Salary Outlook

N/A

Program Courses

Curriculum Sheet:

30-504-2 Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy Full-Time 2023-2024 Curriculum Sheet.pdf

Application of Investigations

Course Number: 504-502 Credits: 1.00

Through classroom lecture, on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics of the Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Ethics II: Moral Reasoning and Professional Responsibility, Cultural Competence II: Fair and Impartial Policing, Interrogations, Testifying in Court, Crimes III and Physical Evidence.

Application of Traffic Response

Course Number: 504-507 Credits: 3.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics from the WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Traffic Law Enforcement - Core and Radar, Traffic Crash Investigations & Incident Management, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OMVWI), Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Incident Command Systems and NIMS, and Report Writing.

Overview of Criminal Justice

Course Number: 504-503 Credits: 1.00

Through classroom lecture and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following WI Department of Justice 720 Academy Phase I curriculum framework topics; Academy Orientation, Fundamentals of Criminal Justice, Ethics, Cultural Competency, Agency Policy and Professional Communication.

Overview of Investigations

Course Number: 504-506 Credits: 2.00

Through classroom lecture, on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Constitutional Law I, Crimes I, Interviews, and Report Writing.

Overview of Patrol Response

Course Number: 504-500 Credits: 2.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Basic Response (RESPOND), Radio Procedures, Introduction to TraCS, Traffic Law Enforcement, and First Aid/CPR/AED. This course will include the WI DOJ 720 Academy Integration Exercises.

Overview of Tactics

Course Number: 504-510 Credits: 1.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics; Fundamentals of Firearms, Vehicle Contacts I, Officer Wellness, and DAAT. The DOJ Phase I Written Examination will be administered in this course.

Physical Fitness

Course Number: 504-501 Credits: 1.00

Through classroom lecture and on-campus lab students will apply Phases I-III Health Fitness WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework program requirements and Officer Wellness Suicide Prevention.

Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response

Course Number: 504-504 Credits: 2.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy Phase II topics: Emergency Vehicle Operation and Control (EVOC) and Vehicle Contacts II.

Principles of Investigations

Course Number: 504-508 Credits: 1.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase II topics of the WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Constitutional Law II, Physical Evidence Collections, and Crisis Management. The Phase II Written Exam will be given in this course

Principles of Tactics

Course Number: 504-509 Credits: 5.00

Through classroom lecture and on-campus lab and integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase II topics from the Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum frameworks including: Professional Communication Skills II, DAAT, Firearms II, Tactical Response, and a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care.

Sensitive Crimes

Course Number: 504-505 Credits: 2.00

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase III topics: Domestics, Juvenile Law, Victims, Sexual Assault, and Child Maltreatment. The DOJ Phase III Written Examination will be administered in this course.

Scenario Assessment

Course Number: 504-511 Credits: 1.00

This course will consist of one week of practical scenarios demonstrating the student's proper use of force and proper use scenarios will be those authorized by Dept. of Justice for use in police recruit training

Admissions Requirements

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LEA is a two-part application process

Step I - Submit the following:

Application for Admission & Application Fee
DJLE-327 Application for Enrollment
Copy of valid driver’s license
Official HS/GED/HSED transcripts verifying completion
Official college transcript verifying an Associate Degree or higher or at least 60 post-secondary credits earned.
Students earning credits at Gateway Technical College do not need a Gateway transcript but should note the completion of credits on their applications.
Order Background Check ONLY (CBC).
- Student Instruction Form
Request an abstract copy of your driving record from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
Annotation of Birth Facts form. Please bring your certified copy of your birth certificate along with the Annotation of Birth Facts to a Student Services Center on any campus. A Gateway staff member will complete and sign the form.
In order to be admitted to the academy candidates must pass a Physical Readiness Test administered by academy staff. This test must be completed before an interview can be scheduled.
All Step I application files must be completed by the given deadline. Applicants with completed Step I files by the given dates will move to Step II (interview) of the application process.

Step II- Interview:

Interviews will be scheduled with the LEA office. Participants will be selected for the Academy based on their interview. Selected candidates will also need to bring the completed DJ-LE-332 Medical Assessment and LEA Medical Clearance Form and Assumption of Risk and Responsibility for Personal Medical Needs forms with them to the first day of class.
This process is for those not sponsored by a police department. Sponsored individuals should apply through their department.

Required equipment and attire

Background and Health Information requirement questions?
Please contact the Admissions Office at admissionsoffice@gtc.edu.

Note: Gateway's program meets the licensure requirements for the State of Wisconsin. Gateway has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements of any other state.