Program Overview
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 at the advanced level of Protective Service.
Building on established foundational training and experience, LE-PSATP places participants in progressively demanding operational environments that require them to plan, lead, communicate, adapt, and exercise sound judgment.
The program culminates in an overnight Field Training Exercise (FTX) that requires participants to apply their knowledge and demonstrate performance in a realistic Protective Service environment.
At the advanced level, knowledge is expected. Performance must be demonstrated.
Foundational Preparation
Applicants should possess relevant foundational Protective Service training and experience. Recognized preparation may include:
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WSG Law Enforcement–Protective Service Training Program (LE-PSTP)
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DHS Office of Training & Tactical Programs – Protective Security Operations Training Program (PSOTP)
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Florida SWAT Association – Protective Security Operations Course (PSOC)
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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.
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Lead protective teams.
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Exercise sound operational judgment.
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Adapt to evolving mission requirements.
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Communicate effectively under pressure.
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Perform in realistic operational environments.
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 but require additional development to meet the performance standard for WSG Advanced Certification.
Tier III – Training Attended
Applies to participants who attended the LE-PSATP but did not meet the performance requirements for Tier I or Tier II recognition.
Participants receive documentation of training attendance and developmental feedback to support continued professional growth.
Professional Development Pathway
LE-PSATP is the Advanced phase of the WSG Protective Service Professional Development Pathway, building on foundational preparation and supporting continued progression toward instructor development.
FOUNDATION → ADVANCED → INSTRUCTOR
Program Documentation
Program documentation records each participant's training and performance recognition while supporting agency training records and applicable 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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WSG recognition document based on demonstrated performance:
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Tier I: WSG Advanced Certification
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Tier II: WSG Operational Development Recognition
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Tier III: WSG Training Attended Recognition
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Serialized Training Transcript
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45 ASIS CPE Credits (ASIS Preferred CPE Provider)
Every Protective Service professional eventually reaches a point where knowledge and experience must be demonstrated—not assumed.
LE-PSATP provides that next stage of professional development.
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT