WI Department of justice

First Line Supervisor Training

In-Person Training Program

Course Dates:
March 28 - April 1, 2022 and April 11 - 15, 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 hybrid classroom which will include both in person and online work. 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. Access to your Acadis Portal

4. Wifi Connection


Register to Attend

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


Questions?






Stacy Lenz, Training Advisor

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

lenzse@doj.state.wi.us