Full-Time Law Enforcement 720 Academy
Full-Time Law Enforcement 720 Academy
Training Notice
June 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Offered as a full-time program.
*Registration deadline May 18, 2026
The current PRT dates are December 2, 2025 & January 2, 2026. Click here to sign up.
Complete the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) prior to the start of the academy. Information on the PRT is located on WILENET.
Course Description:
The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy will provide students with the right skills to handle complex situations encountered as a Law Enforcement Officer at municipal, county, or state government levels.
To become eligible to work as an officer in the State of Wisconsin, the student must have basic policing skills. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (WisDOJ) Law Enforcement Standards Board has established criteria. Admission is restricted to those who qualify under WisDOJ administrative rules. Upon completing the Academy, the student becomes certifiable for a period of three years from the date of completion. This makes the student eligible for formal certification as a Basic Law Enforcement Officer upon hiring by a law enforcement agency.
Candidates for the Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy must undergo criminal history and traffic record checks and may be required to submit fingerprints and do drug screening. All non-sponsored candidates must participate in a personal screening interview and all candidates must pass a physical readiness test for entrance. See wilenet.widoj.gov/ for additional information from the Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Instructors: Adjunct
Credit:
22
Important - please note:
By enrolling in classes, you agree to be responsible for the payment of related tuition and fees according to the college payment policy. Should you choose not to attend a class, you will need to drop it prior to the day it begins to avoid any charges. Any drops that occur on or after the first day of class will result in tuition charges to your account. Failure to pay your tuition bill can result is suspension of registration and records access, collection agency action and additional collection fees added to your balance.
Northwood Technical College
Conference Center
1900 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Contact Information
Jennifer Ruid
Manufacturing Day
Thursday, October 19
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
You are invited to Manufacturing Day at Northwood Tech! Join us in celebrating Manufacturing Month at this interactive, hands-on event. Learn about our Welding, Machine Tool Technician, and Industrial Maintenance Technician programs. Meet instructors and explore our high-tech labs. Trailblazing women and men will share their experience working in the innovative field of manufacturing. Giveaways, prizes, and lunch will be provided.
Superior Campus
600 North 21st Street
Superior, WI 54880
Welding Preview Day
Friday, October 6
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Learn about the innovative field of welding at Northwood Tech! Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Welding Preview Day! This event is designed to inspire high school students to explore welding careers. Experience our welding lab, learn trade skills, enjoy lunch, and hear from Northwood Tech grads thriving in manufacturing.
Rice Lake Campus
1900 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Industry 4.0 Smart Automation
Manufacture Your Future
Tuesday, October 17
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a Community Open House to celebrate Manufacturing Month! Learn about the innovative field of manufacturing and discover the variety of manufacturing careers you can launch in just one year. Explore the Machine Tool Operation and Welding labs, and check out the latest student projects. Enjoy giveaways and prizes.
Ashland Campus
2100 Beaser Ave.
Ashland, WI 54806
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