Law Enforcement at Weber State
In as little as four months, Weber State's Law Enforcement Academy can prepare you for a lifelong career in law enforcement. The training is structured to provide perspective, knowledge and training in this dynamic field.
Find the Right Program for You:
WSU's Law Enforcement Academy provides you with opportunities to either fast-track or be flexible with your training.
CLASS 136 Daytime Full-Time Academy
(Registration opens soon) Submit your name, email, and phone number by clicking on the
link and we’ll contact you when registration opens.
The next full-time day academy starts on Monday, August 4, 2025. The dates are as follows:
policeacademy@weber.edu
The academy runs Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm with some exceptions. All schedules will be posted in advance. For an example schedule follow this link.
The next full-time day academy starts on Monday, August 4, 2025. The dates are as follows:
- Special Function Officer(SFO)-(prerequisite for BCO and LEO): 8/4/2025-9/12/2025
- Basic Correctional Officer(BCO): 9/12/2025-10/3/2025
- Law Enforcement Officer(LEO): 10/3/2025-12/5/2025
policeacademy@weber.edu
The academy runs Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm with some exceptions. All schedules will be posted in advance. For an example schedule follow this link.
CLASS 135 Summer Full-Time Academy (SFO/BCO ONLY)
The next full-time academy starts on Monday, May 19, 2025. The dates are as follows:
policeacademy@weber.edu
The SFO/BCO Academy runs Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (approximately); absent breaks and lunch, the course is approximately 40 hours a week.
- Special Function Officer(SFO)-(prerequisite for BCO and LEO): 5/19/2025-7/18/2025
- Basic Correctional Officer(BCO): 7/18/2025-8/8/2025
There will not be an LEO block included in Class 135. Cadets interested in LEO may register for the LEO block in Class 136. **Contact the academy for details on Class 136 LEO registration. - Law Enforcement Officer(LEO): 10/3/2025-12/5/2025
policeacademy@weber.edu
The SFO/BCO Academy runs Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (approximately); absent breaks and lunch, the course is approximately 40 hours a week.
Three Certifications Available
Auxiliary/Special Function Officer (SFO)
Possible Career Choices:
- Bailiff
- Constable
- Ordinance Enforcement
Basic Correction Officer (BCO)
Possible Career Choices:
- State Prisoner Officer
- County Jail Officer
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
Possible Career Choices:
- City Police Officer
- State Highway Patrol Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- State Law Enforcement Officer
How do I Get Started?
Decide
Choose which academy option you'd like to take:
the Daytime Combined Academy or the Evening Part-Time Academy.
Train for the Fitness Test
Start preparing immediately. A required fitness test is
held the first week of the academy.