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Technology, Uniforms and
Equipment

As a cadet, you are responsible for purchasing required technology, equipment and uniforms.

Technology

Laptops are required for participation in the WSU Law Enforcement Academy.

Laptop rentals are available through the academy for $150. When you complete your program, you will recieve a $25 refund (restrictions apply). Call 801-395-3412 for more information.

Uniform

CLASSROOM
  • Navy Uniform Shirt over white t-shirt
  • Navy BDU Tactical Pants
  • Black boots (plain, with no insignias, and must be able to be shined)
DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING
  • Official t-shirt with academy logo and name printed on the back
  • Academy shorts
  • Spats compression leggings
  • Mouth guard
  • Approved sparring gloves
  • Wrestling shoes (optional)
PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Official T-shirt with academy logo and name printed on the back
  • Academy shorts OR sweatpants w/ compression shorts or spats
  • Running shoes
  • Reflective running vest
  • Uniform & Supply Lists

    Specific uniforms and equipment are required for each academy block. Requirements vary between the Special Function Officier (SFO)/Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) block and the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) block.

    SFO/BCO Uniform and Equipment
    Item Quantity
    Approved Navy Blue uniform shirt (worn over a plain white t-shirt) Minimum of 2
    Navy Blue BDU tactical pants 2 Pairs
    Black boots with a polishable toe (no visible logos or insignias) 1 Pair
    Black trouser belt 1
    Official PT/DT T-shirt with academy logo Minimum of 2
    Official PT/DT shorts or sweatpants with academy logo Minimum of 2
    Running shoes with adequate arch and ankle support 1 pair
    Protective athletic cup 1
    Mouth Guard 1
    Reflective running vest 1
    Standard chain-link handcuffs (hinged handcuffs are not permitted) 1 pair
    Handcuff key (pocket key recommended) 1
    Grappling spats/compression pants (to be worn under PT/DT shorts) 1 pair
    Approved sparring gloves 1 pair
    Handcuff case (black) 1
    DutyBelt (2 1/4" duty belt w/Keepers, black basket-weave leather preferred or black nylon) with keepers Minimum of 1
    Note: Brown leather duty gear is acceptable for cadets currently employed by an agency that issues brown leather equipment.
    Approved Sparring Gloves: https://a.co/d/07ECjrEs

    LEO Uniform and Equipment
    Cadets attending the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) block must bring all equipment required for the SFO/BCO block plus the following items:
    Item Quantity
    Full-size or compact duty handgun (mid-size duty firearm) 1
    Duty holster with level II (or higher) retention (SERPA-style holsters are not permitted) 1
    Magazine pouch (open-top preferred) 1
    Firearm magazines Minimum of 3
    Handheld flashlight 1
    Flashlight holder 1
    Firearm Notes
    • Weapon-mounted lights are permitted but do not replace the requirement for a handheld flashlight.
    • Red dot optics or other duty-rated pistol optics are permitted.
    • Firearms and equipment must be duty-grade and appropriate for law enforcement training.
    Recommended Equipment
    • Flashlight recommendations (Amutorch, streamlight, ZBolt, Modlite, Cloud Defensive)
    • Thyrm Switchback flashlight ring
    • Flashlight lanyard
    • Eye protection
    • Electronic Hearing protection
    • Range bag
    • Small first aid.blister kit
    • Hydration bottle
  • Approved Vendors

    All physical fitness uniform gear can be ordered in a bulk package when you meet with the academy director.

    A-1 Uniform
    All uniform items are available here.
    801-394-2229
    134 31st St.
    Ogden, Utah
    Skaggs Uniform
    All uniform items are available here.
    801-261-4400
    3828 S. Main St.
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Salt Lake Wholesale Sports (Firearms)
    Wholesale firearms are available for purchase. Get a letter from the academy.
    801-485-4867
    3331 S. 300 West
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Crosby Creations Printing
    Apparel Distributor
    Payment through Academy
    Facebook
    NOTE:
    Non-monogrammed items may be purchased through online or other vendors.