Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy

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The Weld County Sheriff's Office offers a full Colorado POST Academy for jail deputies looking to transfer to the patrol division. The POST Academy is not open to the general public and WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.

Click here for a list of POST Academies located throughout Colorado.

The Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy has been providing quality law enforcement education since the spring of 1994. During its 20 plus years the academy has consistently provided cadets with a balanced environment that promotes teamwork, integrity and the tools to successfully serve their community.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

The Academy Staff

Staff Members

Sergeant David Clarke

Sergeant David Clarke

WCLETA Director

Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy
1950 "O" Street
Greeley CO, 80631

dclarke@co.weld.co.us
(970) 356-4015 x2851

Class Locations

Class Locations

Weld County Training Center
(Greeley Emergency Management)
1104 H Street
Greeley CO, 80631

2 East Training Room
(Weld County North Jail Complex)
1950 "O" Street
Greeley CO 80631

Weld County Administration Building
(County Commissioners building)
1150 "O" Street
Greeley, CO 80631

Island Grove Events Center
425 North 15th Ave.
Greeley CO, 80631

WELD COUNTY GUN RANGE
3040 8th st.
Greeley co 80631

Veterans

Veterans

The Weld County Law Enforcement Training Academy is a certified educational institution, which will allow veterans to use the GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill to pay for tuition. For information on how to use your benefits, please click the link below.

Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs

GI Bill Benefits

Cadet Resources

WCSO Employees - Please ready WCSO Policy/Procedure 10.5.100 & 10.5.200 for firearms.

WCSO Approved Handgun Manufacturers

BERETTA SIGSAUER GLOCK H & K SMITH/WESSON RUGER KIMBER COLT PARA ORDINANCE SPRINGFIELD XD CZ - PO1 BROWNING FN

Below is a link to a list of required equipment you will need while attending the WCLETA. Two Northern Colorado businesses have agreed to provide a discount, to cadets, on some of these items. If you are a member of a Law Enforcement agency and have an approved DUTY firearm you may use that for the POST Academy.

Required Equipment

Adamsons Police SupplyJensen Arms Scott Elmore