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The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career area educates students on how to protect people and communities.

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Law, Public Safety and Security Programs

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Asset Protection
Associate Degree
The need for skilled physical/cyber security and asset protection personnel, as well as entry-level law enforcement officers, is growing. This degree program will give you a diverse…
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Corrections
Local Certificate
Learn the skills and knowledge to become a corrections officer or advance your career in corrections. You’ll learn about the history and organization of the penal system, including…
Law, Public Safety and Security
Corrections Specialist
Technical Diploma
Corrections Specialist certificate provides students with a marketable diploma specifically related to a career in a jail or corrections setting after their first year of school which…
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Criminal Justice
Associate Degree
The Criminal Justice program is an accredited two-year associate of applied science degree program that prepares students for positions in a variety of criminal justice careers ranging…
Law, Public Safety and Security
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 2
Associate Degree
To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire…
Law, Public Safety and Security
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 A...
Technical Diploma
This program is specifically designed for those with a minimum of 60 accredited college-level credits who seek to meet Wisconsin certification requirements as a law enforcement…
Law, Public Safety and Security
Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy
Technical Diploma
This program incorporates the Wisconsin Department of Justice Recruit Academy portion of LTC’s Criminal Justice Associate Degree. This offers those individuals that have already…
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Criminal Justice Corrections and Communi...
Associate Degree
Corrections and community advocacy staff work in a variety of ways to secure the safety and security of the inmates and staff in jails, prisons, juvenile detention facilities, halfway…
Law, Public Safety and Security
Criminal Justice Studies
Associate Degree
Persons interested in careers in criminal justice will receive theoretical and practical information in the program. Criminal justice is becoming increasingly complex and important…
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Critical Care Paramedic
Local Certificate
The Critical Care Paramedic Certificate is designed to prepare Wisconsin paramedics to function as critical care transport team members. Critically ill or injured patients requiring…
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Critical Care Transport
Local Certificate
 

The Critical Care Transport certificate is designed to prepare licensed healthcare professionals to function as critical care transport team members. Critically ill or injured…
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Emergency Dispatch Certificate
Pathway Certificate
Emergency dispatchers play a vital role in keeping our communities safe; they are the first to answer emergency calls for help, gather information to identify the nature of the…
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The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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