Law Enforcement Academy - Madison Area Technical College

Law Enforcement Academy from Madison Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Law Enforcement degree that prepares you for a Legal career. About: The Law Enforcement Academy prepares candidates for entry-level positions as law enforcement officers at the municipal, county and state level. This program is limited to sworn law enforcement officers assigned by their department with the approval of the Wisconsin Department of Justice . Exceptions to this are granted on a space available basis to candidates who complete the process identified below. Admission is restricted to those who qualify under the Administrative Code of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Graduates seeking employment will be required to pass a physical exam and meet the physical fitness standards; have possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record; and have no conviction of a felony offense. Positions require a background investigation, psychological testing and mandatory drug testing. An applicant for employment as a law enforcement officer must possess either, 1) a two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college or its accredited equivalent from another state or, 2) a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits. Program Outcomes: 1. Make Decisions: students must make sound decisions which are legal, ethical, do not compromise safety, do not compromise investigations, resolve situations at least temporarily, and promote long-term problem solving. 2. Use Tactics: students must use sound tactics by using effective tactical evaluation, deploying resources appropriately, maximizing the use of cover and concealment, using appropriate positioning and movement. 3. Manage Emergencies: students must manage emergencies effectively by taking charge, determining priorities, stabilizing scenes, preserving life and evidence, identifying additional resources needed, and returning scenes to normal. 4. Conduct Investigations: students must conduct effective investigations by assessing and stabilizing scenes, identifying and locating victims and witnesses, conducting effective interviews and interrogations, identifying, collecting, and preserving physical evidence, documenting physical and testimonial evidence. 5. Articulate and Document Actions: students articulate and document actions effectively by preparing and using field notes, preparing written reports and associated paperwork, explaining the rationale behind actions taken, and testifying regarding observations and actions. 6. Interact with Others: Communicate and interact with others effectively by showing respect, exhibiting a professional attitude and demeanor, adapting to situations, and displaying sensitivity for diverse cultures and individuals. View more details on Madison Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law Enforcement courses.