Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders WALLECA Class of 2026
2027 WALLECA
The 2027 session of WALLECA will be June 21 - 25, 2027. Applications for the 2027 academy will begin January 4, 2027 and go through March 12, 2027. Contact Sheri Hicks at Department Headquarters with questions.
Why WALLECA?
Community Need
Real World Training
Real World Training
Agencies across the state and even around the country are constantly in need of quality applicants entering the law enforcement field.
That's why Legion Wisconsin launched WALLECA, designed to provide first-hand experiences and insight into the operation of law enforcement agencies. The 2027 program is exclusively for current Sophomores and Juniors in high school who are in good academic standing.
Real World Training
Real World Training
Real World Training
WALLECA offers physical fitness training coupled with classroom instruction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction include crime scene investigation, firearms training, de-escalation and arrest tactics, OWI enforcement, human trafficking, tactical response, ethics, and team-building exercises.
Positive Experiences
Real World Training
Positive Experiences
"Thank you so much for your work to make WALLECA run smoothly. I immensely enjoyed my time there and learned a lot about myself and law enforcement. It has convinced me that my career will be in law enforcement. I look forward to defending my communities alongside the amazing troopers, sheriffs, and police officers that I met at WALLECA.
Thank you for giving me this great opportunity!
Stephen – 2025 Academy
Physical Readiness
Preparing for the Physical Readiness Test
The physical readiness test is the minimum requirement for law enforcement, jail, and juvenile detention officer employment and training in Wisconsin.