NORTHWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
PVI Regulatory Compliance Data
Published in accordance with the Private Vocational Institutions Act
Reporting Year: 2025
Northwest Law Enforcement Academy (NWLEA) is registered as a private vocational institution under The Private Vocational Institutions Act. This page is published in compliance with the public disclosure requirements of Manitoba Regulation 142/2023, Sections 19, 20, and 22.
The information below is updated annually (enrolment and graduation data) and quarterly (post-graduation employment data) as required by the regulation. This page was last updated May 18, 2026.
Section 1: Institutional Information
| Institution Name | Northwest Law Enforcement Academy |
| Registrant | Northwest Law Enforcement Academy Inc. |
| Approved Program | Law, Protection, and Safety Diploma Program |
| Campus Address | Northwest Law Enforcement Academy 200 – 1821 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G4 |
| Website | https://nwlea.ca/ |
| Study@northwestlaw.ca | |
| Phone | Phone: 1 (204) 953-8300 |
| Date of Initial Registration | May 25, 2001 |
Section 2: Annual Enrolment and Graduation Data
The following table reports the number of students enrolled and the number who received a diploma, by program, for each reporting year. Published in accordance with Section 19 of Manitoba Regulation 142/2023.
| Reporting Year | Class # | Enrolled | Graduated | Grad. Rate |
| 2025 | #74 | 19 | 13 | 68.4% |
| 2025 | #75 | 17 | ongoing | |
| 2025 | #76 | 7 | ongoing |
Section 3: Post-Graduation Employment Data
Graduating Classes, 2025
| Total Graduates | Q1 (Jan-Mar) | Q2 (Apr-Jun) | Q3 (Jul-Sep) | Q4 (Oct-Dec) |
| Total Graduates | 13 | |||
| Employed in Field | 2 | |||
| Employment Rate | 15% |
(Note: These figures reflect recently implemented reporting criteria. Our statistics under-represent the success of our graduates. Detail and accuracy will improve with each subsequent reporting period.)
Section 4: Data Collection Methodology
Enrolment and Graduation Data
Enrolment numbers reflect the total number of students who signed a student contract and began instruction in the reporting year. Graduation numbers reflect students who successfully completed all program requirements and received a diploma. Students who withdrew, were dismissed, or otherwise ceased to be enrolled before completing the program are not counted as graduates.
Employment Data
Post-graduation employment data is collected through a combination of graduate follow-up surveys (email, text, and phone), direct voluntary contact from graduates, employer feedback from hiring agencies, and publicly available information such as professional networking profiles.
The employment figures represent confirmed employment only and may undercount actual outcomes for several reasons:
- Graduates frequently relocate across Canada upon being hired by agencies in other provinces, making follow-up contact difficult.
- Contact information provided at graduation may become outdated, reducing survey response rates.
- Due to the nature of law enforcement careers, some graduates may be unable or unwilling to disclose employment status for operational security or personal privacy reasons.
- Survey participation is voluntary. Graduates who do not respond or cannot be reached are not included in the employment count.
- Unlike many vocational programs, the path from graduation to employment in law enforcement is not always direct. Many positions require successful completion of a recruit class or similar hiring process, which NWLEA specifically prepares graduates for. It is also common for graduates to move through several related roles before settling into a more permanent position.
Definition of Employment in Field
For the purposes of this report, employment in field includes confirmed paid employment in any of the following: municipal, provincial, or federal policing; corrections (institutional or community); campus or transit security; private investigation; by-law enforcement; border services; military police; court services; and other occupations directly related to law enforcement, public safety, or protective services.
Privacy
No individual student names, employing agencies, or personally identifying information are included in this report. All data is presented in aggregate form only.
Section 5: Attendance and Punctuality Policy
NWLEA maintains a comprehensive Attendance and Punctuality Policy that applies to all students enrolled in the diploma program. Under Section 31(b)(i) of Manitoba Regulation 142/2023, a student who exceeds the number of absences allowed under the attendance policy ceases to be enrolled in the program.
The full Attendance and Punctuality Policy is available on Page 6 of the NWLEA Student Manual
Section 6: Additional Compliance Information
In addition to the enrolment, graduation, employment, and attendance data published on this page, PVI mandates specific content standards for our website under Manitoba Regulation 142/2023 and The Private Vocational Institutions Act. The main pages of the site are attached below for ease of reference during audits and reviews.
| Requirement | Location on the NWLEA Website |
| Program Start and End Dates | https://nwlea.ca/program-overview/ |
| All Fees: Tuition, Registration, Materials, Exams | https://nwlea.ca/registration-fees/ |
| Refund Policy | https://nwlea.ca/refund-policy/ |
| Sexual Violence Policy | https://nwlea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sexual_Violence_Policy_2022.pdf |
| Harassment Policy – Student Manual Page 21 | https://nwlea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Student-Manual-January-14-2026.pdf |
| Attendance Policy – Student Manual Page 6 | https://nwlea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Student-Manual-January-14-2026.pdf |
| Student Manual (All Student Policies) | https://nwlea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Student-Manual-January-14-2026.pdf |
| Program Curriculum | https://nwlea.ca/curriculum/ |
| Registration Process | https://nwlea.ca/registration/ |
| Contact Information | https://nwlea.ca/contact/ |
| About the Institution | https://nwlea.ca/about-us/ |
| Instructors and Staff | https://nwlea.ca/instructors/ |
| Graduate Success | https://nwlea.ca/student-success/ |