Law Enforcement Specialized Training

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES), is offering competitive grants under the Law Enforcement Specialized Training program for the State Fiscal Year 2025 to support specialized training for certified officers in Wisconsin. Eligible law enforcement agencies, training associations, and technical colleges can receive grants to facilitate specialized training sessions. The grant focuses on addressing advanced training needs, identified training gaps, community safety and security, and aims to provide opportunities for all officers. Additionally, DLES emphasizes strengthening inter-agency collaboration, enhancing officer mental health and cultural competency, and promoting sustainable training support. An estimated $350,000 is available for this period, with all funds required to be expended by June 30, 2025. Applications are evaluated based on the quality, detail, and potential impact of the proposed training, with extra points for addressing DLES priority areas. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadlines: January 1st, April 1st, August 1st