WI DOJ Statewide Peer Support
The Wisconsin Department of Justice through a grant by the US Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funds has been working to establish a basic peer support program to include; instructor cadre, curriculum and a training program for our state.
We are pleased to provide this FREE training program for our state. Every agency should have officers with training and experience to provide support as a trained peer member to the officers in their department.
The state has been divided into 4 regions and has 2 instructors assigned to each region.
Basic Peer Support Courses
May 21-22, 2026 at Menomonee Falls Fire Department
June 9-10,2026 at Sun Prairie Police Department
Advanced Peer Support Courses
May 8, 2026 at Milwaukee Police Training Academy
June 11, 2026 at Sun Prairie Police Department
WI Department of Justice Peer Support Training Program
Regional Peer Support Trainers and Curriculum Overview
2027 Statewide Peer Support Conference
Save the Date - March 8-10, 2027
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
2027 STATEWIDE PEER SUPPORT & WELLNESS CONFERENCE WEBSITE
This year's theme - Beyond the Badge - Practical Tools for Responder Wellness and Peer Support
We are now accepting submissions for presentation topics for the 2027 conference. Do you have tools to support the peer teams and wellness in your agency? Submit your idea for a presentation for our event!
In addition - we are also hosting a logo contest for the 2027 event! Submit logos for our theme - the winner receives free registration to our 2027 event!
Wisconsin 2023 Act 220 - Peer Support Bill: News and Updates
Check here for updates related to the new Wisconsin 2023 Act 220 which relates to Peer Support communication.
Administrative Rule Updates
Status: Notification of Public Hearing - May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
State of Wisconsin
Department of Justice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Chapter Jus 22
Peer Support Teams and Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
Clearinghouse Rule 26-027
Available at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/misc/chr/lc_ruletext/cr_26_027_rule_text_filed_with_lc_clearinghouse.pdf
The Department of Justice announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to create ch. JUS 22 relating to peer support teams and critical incident stress management teams, at the time and place shown below.
Hearing Information
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Location: Zoom meeting at the following link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84973157141?pwd=1ltHBCSscH6Vik8YtEL1ADzQG8bEJP.1
Or alternatively by phone: 305-224-1968
Meeting ID: 849 7315 7141
Passcode: 680095
One tap mobile: +13052241968,,84973157141#,,,,*680095# US
Accessibility
If you have special needs regarding communication or accessibility at the hearing, please contact Amanda Quester at (608)266-8690 or amanda.quester@wisdoj.gov, no later than May 19, 2026. Accommodations or language interpretation will be made available on request to the fullest extent possible.
Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing and will be afforded the opportunity to make an oral presentation of their positions.
The rule may be reviewed and comments made at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment no later than June 2, 2026.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).
Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator
Assistant Attorney General Lara Sutherlin
Telephone: 608.266.1221
E-mail: lara.sutherlin@wisdoj.gov
Peer Support Resources
WISCONSIN RESOURCES
IACP INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
IACP Peer Support Guidelines - These guidelines are intended to provide information and recommendations on forming and maintaining a peer support structure for sworn and civilian personnel in law enforcement agencies.
Implementing Peer Support Services in Small and Rural Law Enforcement Agencies - This resource outlines the considerations and recommended action steps for small and rural law
enforcement agencies seeking to establish and maintain peer support services.
Family Matters - An Executive Resource Guide for developing family friendly Law Enforcement Programs and Policies.
Questions?
If you have questions on the WI Regional Peer Support Program please contact Program Manager Stacy Lenz at Stacy.Lenz@wisdoj.gov.