Wisconsin State Patrol Academy

The Wisconsin State Patrol Academy provides diverse training for State Patrol personnel, federal and local law enforcement officers, and state employees. The facility is used by other agencies for training programs as well. The Academy is located on 50 acres of the Fort McCoy Military Installation and is accessed from Highway 21 between the cities of Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin.

Contact information

Mailing address:
95 South 10th Avenue
Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5168
Call: (608) 366-3307
Fax: (608) 269-5681
Email: registrar.statepatrol@dot.wi.gov
View Fort McCoy Map

Register for training opportunities

View the 2026 Wisconsin State Patrol Academy Course Catalog.

Registration form

Additional registration information:

These courses are for current law enforcement officers. Training to become a trooper or inspector can be found on the State Patrol careers page.
Allow 3-5 days for the complete registration process.
Check spam and junk mail folders for registration confirmations.
Waitlists are available when courses are full.

Upcoming courses

Course Name	Course Dates	Instructor	Location
Motor Carrier Enforcement (Truck Law) Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026	May 4, 2026 to May 8, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Technical Crash Investigation l Registration Deadline: April 27, 2026	May 18, 2026 to May 22, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Police Motorcycle Operator (Basic) Registration Deadline: May 11, 2026	June 1, 2026 to June 12, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Introduction to Criminal Highway Interdiction Registration Deadline: May 12, 2026	June 2, 2026 to June 4, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Honor Guard-Basic May Registration Deadline: May 18, 2026	June 8, 2026 to June 10, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Honor Guard-Advanced Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026	June 10, 2026 to June 12, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Forensic Mapping w/ Trimble Total Stations Registration Deadline: May 25, 2026	June 15, 2026 to June 19, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Physical Fitness Assessor Registration Deadline: June 19, 2026	July 14, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Tactical Response Instructor Registration Deadline: July 6, 2026	July 27, 2026 to July 30, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Technical Crash Investigation l Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026	August 17, 2026 to August 21, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Vehicle Contacts Instructor Registration Deadline: August 6, 2026	September 1, 2026 to September 3, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Handgun and Rifle Instructor (MRDS) Registration Deadline: September 4, 2026	September 30, 2026 to October 9, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Advanced Traffic Law Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026	October 19, 2026 to October 23, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Professional Communications Instructor Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026	November 30, 2026 to December 1, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
LESB Defensive Tactics Instructor Registration Deadline: November 12, 2026	December 3, 2026 to December 18, 2026	Wisconsin State Patrol	Wisconsin State Patrol Academy