Citizen's Academy

The Waukesha County Citizens' Academy was established in 1995 and provides opportunities for citizens to learn more about the operations and duties used by Sheriff's Deputies to keep the community safe.

Lectures, field trips, ride-alongs and activities similar to real police training are used to educate and provide citizens insight into the job functions of the Sheriff’s Department.

The program also fosters a growing pool of well-informed graduates who share their knowledge and insights with others and become active participants in preventing crime.

This FREE 13-week program is open to applicants on a first come, first served basis. The academy will be filled based on the order in which completed applications are received. Once the current academy is full, those who did not get a seat will be given priority for the next session.

Applicants who are selected to attend will be notified by email at least two weeks prior to start of the academy. Exact dates, times and locations of the classes will be sent to applicants once the background investigation has been completed.

Week 1 Welcome to the Sheriff’s Department!
Waukesha County Jail

Week 2 Patrol Division – OWIs

Week 3 Mock OWI Trial
Court Services

Week 4 Tactical Enforcement Unit
K9

Week 5 Detective Bureau Overview
UAS – Drone Unit

Week 6 Metro Drug Unit
Identification Bureau

Week 7 Waukesha County Communications

Week 8 CIT- Crisis Intervention Training

Week 9 Search and Recovery Unit
Detective Bureau – Polygraphs

Week 10 Detective Bureau Computer Forensics

Week 11 DAAT - Use of Force / Deadly Force Actions

Week 12 Firearms Range
Traffic Stops

Week 13 Medical Examiner’s Office
Graduation

For more information please contact:

Sheriff's Department Administrative Office

citizensacademy@waukeshacounty.gov

262-548-7122

Fall 2025 Registration and Class Dates to Be Announced.

Classes are held at the Waukesha Count Sheriff's Office
515 W. Moreland Boulevard Waukesha, WI 53188

Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center entrance door #8 is located behind the courthouse.

Parking is available off of Riverview Avenue in the north county parking lot.

Citizen's Academy Alumni Association

Graduates of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Citizens' Academy are invited to join the Citizens' Academy Alumni Association. The Association is a non-profit organization that supports the purpose and objectives of the Sheriff's Department through its activities and fund-raising efforts. The Association also offers continuing education programs and alumni picnics along with assisting the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department with programs such as Shop with the Sheriff, Waukesha County Fair, Make-A-Wish and K-9 Golf Outing.

Please contact the Waukesha County Citizens' Academy Alumni Association (WCSCAAA) for more information at:

Email to: marindanb@wi.rr.com

WCSCAAA PO Box 192 Waukesha, WI 53187

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