The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ), Division of Law Enforcement Services seeks to implement a plan enhancing the statewide Peer Support Program (PSP) to formalize a regional network of peer supporters through a series of training opportunities for agencies across the state of Wisconsin. 

WI DOJ would like to expand its training capabilities by increasing the number of trained instructors for the Basic Peer Support course to reach a broader range of agencies in the state so that every agency can have the benefit of trained peer support staff as a foundational resource for their officers.

The WI DOJ program will follow recommendations outlined in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Peer Support Guidelines. Sworn or civilian employees may be nominated by their coworkers and approved by their chain of command to participate in the PSP.

WI DOJ seeks applicants from currently employed officers, or recently retired officers to join the WI DOJ Basic Peer Support Instructor Cadre. This team of 10 instructors is responsible for providing Basic Peer Support Training to local and state law enforcement in the various regions of our state. Instructors will attend several national conferences in order to increase their awareness, knowledge, skills and certification as instructors in peer support. Instructors will also attend local association conferences and training events to provide an overview for the WI DOJ Basic Peer support training program.