WSU Police Academy

05/15/2026

What a meaningful week to celebrate a Law Enforcement Academy graduation during National Police Week.

Class 137 graduated today with their Law Enforcement Officer certifications. The class began in January with 30 cadets. In March, 14 cadets completed their Special Function Officer (SFO) and/or Basic Correctional Officer (BCO) certifications, and today, 13 cadets completed their LEO certifications. It has been quite a journey for each of these men and women.

Many of these cadets have now been hired by and are serving with the Layton Police Department, Layton Fire Department, Logan Police Department, North Park Police Department, Ogden Police Department, South Jordan Police Department, South Ogden Police Department, West Valley Police Department, and the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.

Congratulations to all of the graduates, and thank you for your commitment to serving your communities.

03/28/2026

Class 137 SFO/BCO graduated this past week. Congrats to the graduates!

03/21/2026

This is the best, family friendly, run/walk! Proceeds help law enforcement and academy cadets! Register to participate or donate. Keep Dee Smiths memory and hard work alive!!

🏃‍♂️Get ready to run (or walk!) For a cause that truly matters! 🏃‍♀️

The 5th Annual ‘Live Your Dash’ 5K Fun Run/Walk is back, and we’re on a mission to make it BIGGER and BETTER than ever! 💙

This race isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about honoring Dee’s memory and giving back to the community that meant so much to him. Over the past four years, thanks to YOUR incredible support, we’ve donated over $100,000 for local law enforcement agencies and scholarships at Weber State University!

Let’s keep the momentum going! Lace up your shoes, rally your friends, and help us make an even greater impact this year.
Are you in? 🙌

Sign up today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/UT/SouthOgden/LiveyourDashDeeSmithMemorialCharitablefund5kFunrunwalk

03/02/2026

WSU completed a write-up on Cadet Olson, one of our cadets. Cadet Olson, like many of our other cadets, is inspirational and brings leadership and integrity to the law enforcement profession.

In just a few months, Zachary Olson will graduate from Weber State University’s Law Enforcement Academy and enter the police force. It’s a swift transition for Olson, who was on a Ph.D. track in robotics and mechanical engineering just one year ago.

02/24/2026

Class 137 SFO block is coming to an end this week. All the cadets are preparing themselves for a career in law enforcement. The corrections and law enforcement block are to follow with graduation from BCO on March 24 and LEO on May 14!

Registration for the Summer, Class 138 SFO/BCO Academy is open! This is a full-time, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm block (with some exceptions). Register be visiting out website: https://continue.weber.edu/policeacademy/register.aspx

01/25/2026

Class 137 SFO is off to a great start. Three weeks down, four more to go before these brave and dedicated men and women move into BCO and LEO!! Keep up the great work!

12/05/2025

Congratulations to the Law Enforcement Officer Class 136 on their graduation today!

We are incredibly proud of each cadet and all they have accomplished. Members of Class 136 have been hired by the following agencies:

-Clearfield City Police Department
-Clinton City Police Department
-Layton City Police Department
-Riverdale City Utah Police Depapartment
-Syracuse City, Utah Police Department
-Wendover City Police Department
-Willard City Police Department

Several additional cadets are currently completing the final stages of their hiring processes and will be joining agencies soon.

The State of Utah is fortunate to welcome such dedicated men and women into the law enforcement profession—individuals committed to protecting and serving our communities.

The Weber State University Law Enforcement Academy extends its sincere gratitude to every partnering agency, instructor, role player, and to our own E. Fairchild for their unwavering support. Your commitment to the cadets and to the citizens of this great state makes this work possible.

We also thank the administrators of the Weber Basin Job Corps and North Layton Jr. High for generously providing the facilities that helped make this academy successful.

Congratulations again, Class 136! Your hard work and dedication have truly made us proud.

Class 137 starts in January! Registration for Summer SFO/BCO and Fall SFO/BCO/LEO will be opening soon.

Enjoy the holiday season! Stay Warm and Safe!!