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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:
  • 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
Contact the academy with any questions.
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 Part-Time Academy (SFO/BCO ONLY)


The next part-time academy starts on Monday, June 2, 2025. The dates are as follows:
  • Special Function Officer(SFO)-(prerequisite for BCO and LEO): 6/2/2025-8/22/2025
  • Basic Correctional Officer(BCO): 8/22/2025-10/3/2025
    **There will NOT be a part-time LEO block for Class 135. Class 135 may join Class 136 for the full-time LEO block.
  • Law Enforcement Officer(LEO): 10/3/2025-12/5/2025
Registration is now available. Contact the academy with any questions or register using the registration tab.
policeacademy@weber.edu

The academy runs Monday-Friday from 1pm-6pm with some exceptions. All schedules will be posted in advance.

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.
Register & Pay Deposits
Sign up for the academy and pay your deposits.
Train for the Fitness Test
Start preparing immediately. A required fitness test is held the first week of the academy.

Contact an Advisor

We will help you through the steps and needed requirements.