Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board
LESB
Summary
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The 15-member LESB (attached to the Wisconsin DOJ under §15.255) is the statewide POST-equivalent decertification authority for all law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, jail, and juvenile detention officers.
Composition: 7 LE representatives (including at least one sheriff and one police chief), 1 DA, 2 local government officials, and 1 public-citizen member (appointed by the governor via Wis. Stat. §15.08 default, 4-year staggered terms), plus 3 ex-officio state officials and 1 advisory non-voting FBI SAC.
Under §165.85(3)(cm) the board may decertify officers who resign in lieu of termination, are terminated for just cause, are convicted of felonies or domestic-violence offenses, falsify certification records, or violate board rules. Decertification proceedings follow Chapter 227 (APA) administrative hearing procedures. No independent UOF investigative function; evidence access is limited to certification and employment records voluntarily submitted or obtained through Ch. 227 hearing process.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board – certification and decertification
- Citation
- Wis. Stat. §§ 165.85, 15.255
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, jail, and juvenile detention officers statewide