WI Department of justice

First Line Supervisor Training

Virtual Training Program

Course Dates:
January 31 - February 4, 2022 and February 28 - March 4, 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Justice First Line Supervisory Program is designed to give new and aspiring field supervisors the management tools and competencies they need to succeed within their organizations. Just as strong leaders are invaluable in setting the organizations vision, strong field managers are needed to communicate and operationalize that vision.


The First Line Supervisory Program is the first standardized statewide leadership and management training program for law enforcement to provide baseline skills for current and developing organizational leaders, and is the foundational training course for the Career Development Programs of the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services.

The DOJ First line Supervisors class is an 80 hour course which has been developed for a virtual classroom. The curriculum for the class is highly interactive and includes the following topics:

  • Transitioning to the Role of Supervisor
  • Communication Skills
  • Internal Investigations
  • Leading Individuals and Teams
  • Cultural Competence and Implicit Bias
  • Officer Wellness and Critical Incident Stress
  • Personal Leadership Development
  • Organization and Management
  • Crisis Leadership and Critical Incident Decisions
  • Media and public Presentations
  • Officer Involved Critical Incidents

Course Requirements

1. Laptop

2. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Browser access

3. Audio and Webcam to participate in classroom discussion.

4. Wifi Connection


Register to Attend

Course Cost: $150 per student

There are a limited number of seats available for this course - apply early to secure your spot.


Registration is now closed

Questions?






Stacy Lenz, Training Advisor

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Division of Law Enforcement Services
P: (608) 616 2338

lenzse@doj.state.wi.us