Law Enforcement Academy (CJUS 275)
Term: 2021-2022 Spring
Phone # 605 718-2549
e-mail mary.grassrope@wdt.edu
Student Office Hours M-W-F 8-10 AM
or by appointment in EMS Office or
Use TEAMS LINK
for a virtual office visit
Office Hours: M-F 9:00AM to 10:00AM.
Office Location: W236G
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (1/10/2022 - 5/13/2022) Location: MAIN L 133
The WDT Law Enforcement Academy is 560 hours of training designed to prepare students for 21st century law enforcement. Course work is physically demanding, cogitatively challenging, and conducted under the instruction and supervision of credentialed professionals with industry experience. The academy will meet or exceed all standards established by the State of South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Commission to ready students for entry level law enforcement careers upon graduation. PREREQUISITES: STUDENTS ENTERING THE WDT ACADEMY MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MATH 100 OR HIGHER AND ENGL 101 OR HIGHER; OR ACQUIRE PROGRAM DIRECTOR APPROVAL. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS MUST BE AWARE OF AND ADHERE TO THE INDUSTRY AGE REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE COURSE CATALOG.