Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College

The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College is a joint venture of the Certified Public Manager® Program and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau. This intense, six-week in-residence leadership and management development program prepares law enforcement leaders for the challenges facing their profession. The group attends classes collectively, in six five-day sessions held at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy, becoming Certified Public Managers together.


Expectations of a Command College participant

In addition to attending 30 days of class, you will be required to:

  • complete pre-class assignments
  • write post-class reflective essays
  • write 3 papers, including an extensive applied project that benefits one’s agency, and
  • plan and participate in a group project that benefits the larger community.

Questions? Contact Command College director Bradley Wentlandt: brad.wentlandt@wisc.edu.


Fee

$1500 per student, including meals and lodging, payable in two $750 installments. Remaining costs – approximately $3000 per student – will be funded by a specialized training grant from the Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau.


How to apply

Information and applications can be found here


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Command College Alumni Association

Created by Class 4 (2016-17) of the Command College as part of their group project, the Alumni Association brings past classes together and provides a forum to communicate and collaborate on issues important to law enforcement professionals. It is also a non-profit 503(c)(3) fundraising organization coordinating charitable donations to law enforcement families affected by violence or tragedy.