Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Academy

• Overview of Patrol Response
• Physical Fitness
• Application of Investigations
• Overview of Criminal Justice
• Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response
• Sensitive Crimes
• Overview of Investigations
• Application of Traffic Response
• Principles of Investigation
• Principles of Tactics
• Overview of Tactics
• Scenario Assessment

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

• Be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen (required for employment)
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Possess a general educational development diploma or be a high school graduate
• Have earned at least 60 accredited college credits
• No unpardoned felony conviction
• No misdemeanor crime of domestic violence convictions
• Complete the Academy Application Packet and additional requirements

Law Enforcement Agencies/ Agency-Sponsored Recruits

Please contact Tammy Roehl at troehl3@blackhawk.edu with any questions regarding agency-sponsored recruit applications and deadlines.

Pre-Service Applicants

Contact Tammy Roehl at the email address above with an Application Packet.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Aware of appropriate procedures for crisis management and dispute resolution
• Apply critical thinking skills for appropriate law enforcement decision-making
• Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population
• Develop tactical skills to become better aware of appropriate procedures for crisis management and dispute resolution