LESB Tactical Response Instructor

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This class will prepare instructor candidates for certification as a Tactical Response instructor. Graduates of this class will be able to instruct officers in building and room-clearing, response to violent incidents including active shooter incidents.

Objectives
  • Identify instructor responsibilities.
  • Describe the components of the Tactical Response curriculum.
  • Review decision-making and legal issues surrounding use of force decisions.
  • Review tactics for everyday patrol including foot pursuits, small unit tactics, and perimeters; teaching and correcting student errors.
  • Review active shooter response concepts and principles, teaching and correcting student errors.
  • Present teaching assignments.
  • Complete the Tactical Response Instructor course. (Exam, evaluation, review application process)
Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, OR be a currently certified LESB instructor, and have 3 years full-time experience.
  • Bring completed form DJ-LE-336 to training.
Program length

32 hours

Maximum enrollment

12

Register for this course

Dates: July 27-30, 2026

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

Registration deadline: July 6, 2026

Class Only: $310.00

  • Includes only attendance to class
  • No meals or lodging

Commuter: $360.00

  • Includes tuition and noon meals
  • No lodging

Resident: $670.00

  • 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.

  • Tactical or duty gear with holster
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Protective wear and appropriate civilian attire
  • Laptop computer and related supplies for note taking