LAW ENFORCEMENT
PROTECTIVE SERVICE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM (LE-PSATP)

Program Overview

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The Law Enforcement–Protective Service Advanced Training Program (LE-PSATP) challenges experienced law enforcement professionals to demonstrate the judgment, leadership, planning, and operational capability expected of advanced protective service professionals.

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Advance Professional Capability.

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Why This Program Exists​​

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Every protective professional eventually reaches a point where experience must be demonstrated—not assumed.

 

The LE-PSATP was built to answer one question.

 

Are you ready?

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​​Recognized Foundational Training ​

 

Applicants should have successfully completed one or more of the following:

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• WSG Law Enforcement–Protective Service Training Program (LE-PSTP)

• DHS Office of Training & Tactical Programs – Protective Security Operations Training Program (PSOTP)

• Florida SWAT Association – Protective Security Operations Course (PSOC)

• Comparable protective service training and relevant operational experience (subject to program review)

 

What This Program Will Ask of You

 

Throughout the program, you will be challenged to:

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• Plan complex protective operations.

• Lead protective teams.

• Exercise sound operational judgment.

• Adapt to evolving mission requirements.

• Communicate effectively under pressure.

• Perform in realistic operational environments.

 

How You'll Be Challenged

 

Throughout the program, you'll plan, lead, adapt, and perform as part of a protective team through progressively demanding operational exercises.

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The program culminates in an overnight Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to evaluate your ability to apply what you've learned in a realistic operational environment.

 

Performance Recognition

 

Not every participant receives the same level of recognition. Recognition is based on demonstrated performance throughout the program.

 

Tier I – Advanced Certification

Awarded to participants who demonstrate the operational judgment, leadership, planning, decision-making, and performance expected of advanced protective service professionals.

 

Tier II – Operational Development Recognition

Awarded to participants who demonstrate a solid operational foundation but would benefit from additional development before assuming advanced protective service responsibilities.

 

Tier III – Training Attended

Awarded to participants who complete the program but do not meet the performance standard required for Advanced Certification. Participants receive developmental feedback to support continued professional growth.

 

Professional Development Pathway

 

The LE-PSATP represents the advanced phase of the WSG Professional Development Pathway, preparing graduates for continued instructor development, mentorship, and lifelong engagement through the WSG Alumni Network.

 

Call to Action

 

The LE-PSATP represents the advanced phase of the WSG Professional Development Pathway, preparing graduates for continued instructor development, mentorship, and lifelong engagement through the WSG Alumni Network.

 

Program Documentation

 

Successful completion documents advanced professional development while supporting agency training records and continuing education requirements.

Participants receive recognition based on demonstrated performance in accordance with the program's Performance Recognition standards.

Program documentation includes:

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• The appropriate WSG recognition document based on demonstrated performance:

  • Tier I: WSG Advanced Certification

  • Tier II: WSG Operational Development Recognition

  • Tier III: WSG Training Attended Recognition

• Serialized Training Transcript

• 40 ASIS CPE Credits (ASIS Preferred CPE Provider)​