Courses are open to law enforcement officers and agencies only. Pre-registration is required.

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Let us know if you are looking for specific training and we'll add you to the contact list.

You will receive confirmation of enrollment within two weeks of the start date.

Your agency will be billed upon the start date of the course and your attendance is observed. We delay billing to ensure student attendance and minimize college refund procedures. If you are paying for this class privately, you will be invoiced at the start of the class.

  • Instructor Development Course (IDC)

    Prerequisite course for anyone wishing to become certified as a WI DOJ Training and Standards-level Instructor. Instructor Development Course (IDC) must be completed prior to your enrollment in any Unified Tactic Instructor Course. IDC is also a great course to have if you develop agency training, presentations or skill testing.

    Sessions: 8am-5pm

    March 16-19, 2026 - Instructor Mark Hahn
    April 27-30, 2026 - Instructor Mark Hahn
    October 19-22, 2026 - Instructor Mark Hahn
    November 30-December 3, 2026 - Instructor Mark Hahn

    Cost: $135
    Location: Public Safety Training Facility, W2140 Krause Rd., Columbus, WI
    Equipment: Note-taking materials, Laptop - Required

  • Vehicle Contacts Instructor

    This course is designed to meet the requirements for Vehicle Contacts Instructor certification through the WI DOJ-LESB. Learn the legal basis for making vehicle contacts; how to conduct a threat assessment to help determine the appropriate type of contact; and, how to conduct different types of vehicle contacts, how to coach students, manage the classroom, and manage practical skills training. You will use these skills to instruct and conduct vehicle contact scenarios in a safe and effective learning environment.

    Required: Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, or be a currently-certified LESB Instructor. You must be a certified officer with at least three years of experience.

    Sessions: 8am-5pm

    April 13-15, 2026 - Instructor Lucas Killick

    Cost: $135
    Location: Madison College Public Safety Training Facility, W2140 Krause Rd. Columbus, WI 53925
    Equipment: Laptop, thumb drive, agency policy, duty belt, training attire, training weapon. NO LIVE AMMO. Vehicles for training provided by the College. You may bring a department emergency vehicle.

  • EVOC Instructor

    This Emergency Vehicle Operation and Control (EVOC) class is intended to provide you with the necessary skills and certification to instruct EVOC based on Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau criteria. You will learn and become competent in developing training curriculum, managing the classroom, setting up and managing practical skills exercises, coaching students, vehicle dynamics, liability issues, policy review and development, fleet management and more.

    We have multiple training vehicles to give each student exposure to pursuit-rated operations in Dodge sedans, Chevy sedans, Ford Interceptors and Ford Interceptor SUV.

    Required: Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, OR be a currently-certified LESB instructor. Must be a certified officer with at least three years of experience.

    Sessions: 8am-5pm

    May 18-22, 2026 - Instructor Lucas Killick

    Cost: $190
    Location: Madison College Public Safety Training Facility, W2140 Krause Rd. Columbus, WI 53925
    Equipment: Laptop, thumb drive, agency policy, duty belt, training attire, training weapon. No live ammo. Vehicles for training are provided by the college. You may bring an agency emergency vehicle.

  • Tactical Response Instructor

    This four-day (32 hour) course, taught by Master Instructor Trainers, prepares instructor candidates for certification as a Tactical Response instructor. Graduates of this class will be able to instruct officers in building and room clearing, response to violent incidents including response to active shooter incidents. Please bring duty belt (no live/lethal), flashlight, vest, eye protection.

    Required: Attendees must have current LESB Instructor in either DAAT/Firearms or have completed formal tactical training such as Basic SWAT or ALERRT Development Course. 

     

    Date:  February 9-12, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Cost: $ 145  
    Location: Madison College Protective Services Building, Room 117
    1701 Pearson St, Madison, WI 53704
    Instructor: Dan Horvatin
    Equipment: Duty belt (no live/lethal), flashlight, vest, eye protection. Note taking materials. Tactical Response Instructor 
    Hours: 32

  • Additional Training Offerings

    Register online through www.lawenforcementseminars.com

    Background Investigation for Police Applicants

    February 5 & 6, 2026, $445.00, Start time is 0800.  Course instructed by Law Enforcement Seminars staff

    Internal Affairs Investigation: Complaint & Procedures Responsibilities

    April 27 & 28, 2026. $445.00, Start time is 0800.  Course instructed by Law Enforcement Seminars staff

    Recruiting for Law Enforcement

    July 13 & 14, 2026, $445.00, Start time is 0800. Course instructed by Law Enforcement Seminars staff

    Sexual Assault Investigation

    September 21 & 22, 2026, $445.00, Start time is 0800.  Course instructed by Law Enforcement Seminars Staff

Regularly offered topics include:

  • Vehicle Contacts Instructor Course
  • EVOC Instructor Course
  • Instructor Development Course (IDC)
  • HR218 - by request
  • Firearms Instructor Course

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Contact the School of Human and Protective Services

Madison Truax Campus
Protective Services Building, 100

1701 Pearson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

hps@madisoncollege.edu
608.243.5400

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm