LESB Professional Communications Instructor

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The overall course goal is to provide instructor candidates (you) with the skills, abilities and techniques required to deliver effective PCS training.

Objectives
  • Learn the roles and responsibilities of administrators and instructors in conducting a PCS basic course.
  • Identify Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification requirements for instructors.
  • Identify the components of the PCS basic course.
  • Review the PCS curriculum package and updates to the training materials.
  • Present one instructor course teaching assignment.
Prerequisites

You must complete the following requirements to receive a PCS instructor course completion certificate:

  • Successfully complete the pre-test session.
  • Attend and participate in all class sessions.
  • Successfully present a practice teaching assignment.
  • Score at least 80% on the final instructor course written exam.
  • Complete the instructor application paperwork to be submitted for LESB certification.
Program length

16 hours

Maximum enrollment

10

Register for this course

Dates: November 30 - December 1, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily

Registration deadline: November 9, 2026

Class Only: $175.00

  • Includes only attendance to class
  • No meals or lodging

Commuter: $200.00

  • Includes tuition and noon meals
  • No lodging

Resident: $345.00

  • Includes tuition, breakfast, lunch, dinner (as applicable) and lodging

*Additional nights lodging and meals can be obtained upon request.

Instructor/vendor: Wisconsin State Patrol Academy

Program Director:
Sgt. Brian LaValley
Brian.LaValley@dot.wi.gov
608-387-5815

If you have any questions, please contact the program director.

  • Appropriate civilian attire (DSP should wear uniform of the day).
  • Laptop computer and related supplies for note taking.