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The Law Enforcement Safety Act, also known as HR 218, authorizes retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm under certain conditions. The Training Division and Human Resources shall determine eligibility. At minimum, the retiree must meet the following:
- Served as a certified law enforcement officer (deputy sheriff) for a minimum of 15 years
- Retired in good standing
- Reside in the State of Wisconsin
In order to receive certification, a qualified retiree must complete the following forms:
AND
Individuals who have retired within the last year and wish to be certified with the same off-duty weapon that was approved by the Training Division while a member of the Sheriff's Office, the retiree does not have to complete the firearms qualification course. The following waiver form must be completed:
OR
Retirees that intend to carry another firearm that was not previously inspected and approved by the Training Division or are applying one year after their retirement date must successfully complete the firearms qualification course. The following waiver form must be completed:
AND
- Pay all applicable fees ($40) for firearms qualification course and/or processing
Firearms qualification course schedule:
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Mail all completed forms to:
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Training Academy
9225 South 68th Street
Franklin, WI. 53132
* All forms require signatures; therefore, they will not be accepted electronically.
Qualified retirees will be notified by email (if provided) or by telephone of the status of their application for certification. The applicant is responsible for understanding all content contained within the Law Enforcement Safety Act, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Safety Act Certification Policy, and relevant Wisconsin State Statutes pertaining to the carrying and use of firearms.
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