CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Peer Support Training for 1^st Responders

Instructors: Dan Roach and Tammy Roach

Cornerstone Retreat Center for 1^st Responders and Their Families

June 18-20, 2025

 8am – 5pm

Breakfast provided the 1^st day. Lunch provided day 2&3.

 Class will meet at: Utica Fire Department, 2945 E. 8th Road, Utica, IL

Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2026

Course Size:  Maximum – 15

Course Objective

This 3-day Peer Support Training class will introduce the student to the process of peer support and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emotional support and practical guidance to other 1^st responders who are in need of assistance.

The course consists of a combination of classroom lecture and reality-based training scenarios in which the student will participate in listening exercises as well as mock one-on-one peer support sessions.  The student will apply the knowledge and skills they learn during the classroom portion of the training in scenarios where they will alternately play the role of peer supporter and peer supportee.

 Course Content

Peer Support Principles and Practices

1^st Responder Culture and Mental Health

Physiological/Behavioral Reactions to Stress and Trauma

PTSD and Suicide

Peer Support Skills and Techniques

Additional Crisis Interventions (CISM)

Resiliency and Stress Management

Lethal Means Safety

Support Resources

Practical Exercises/Role Plays

 Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 5.50 hours: Crisis Intervention, 1.00 hours: Legal Updates, 9.50 hours: Officer Wellness/Mental Health,  5.00 hours: Procedural Justice 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Peer Support Training for 1^st Responders

Instructors: Dan Roach and Tammy Roach

Cornerstone Retreat Center for 1^st Responders and Their Families

June 18-20, 2025

 8am – 5pm

Breakfast provided the 1^st day. Lunch provided day 2&3.

 Class will meet at: Utica Fire Department, 2945 E. 8th Road, Utica, IL

Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2026

Course Size:  Maximum – 15

Course Objective

This 3-day Peer Support Training class will introduce the student to the process of peer support and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emotional support and practical guidance to other 1^st responders who are in need of assistance.

The course consists of a combination of classroom lecture and reality-based training scenarios in which the student will participate in listening exercises as well as mock one-on-one peer support sessions.  The student will apply the knowledge and skills they learn during the classroom portion of the training in scenarios where they will alternately play the role of peer supporter and peer supportee.

 Course Content

Peer Support Principles and Practices

1^st Responder Culture and Mental Health

Physiological/Behavioral Reactions to Stress and Trauma

PTSD and Suicide

Peer Support Skills and Techniques

Additional Crisis Interventions (CISM)

Resiliency and Stress Management

Lethal Means Safety

Support Resources

Practical Exercises/Role Plays

 Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 5.50 hours: Crisis Intervention, 1.00 hours: Legal Updates, 9.50 hours: Officer Wellness/Mental Health,  5.00 hours: Procedural Justice 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Peer Support Training for 1^st Responders

Instructors: Dan Roach and Tammy Roach

Cornerstone Retreat Center for 1^st Responders and Their Families

June 18-20, 2025

 8am – 5pm

Breakfast provided the 1^st day. Lunch provided day 2&3.

 Class will meet at: Utica Fire Department, 2945 E. 8th Road, Utica, IL

Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2026

Course Size:  Maximum – 15

Course Objective

This 3-day Peer Support Training class will introduce the student to the process of peer support and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emotional support and practical guidance to other 1^st responders who are in need of assistance.

The course consists of a combination of classroom lecture and reality-based training scenarios in which the student will participate in listening exercises as well as mock one-on-one peer support sessions.  The student will apply the knowledge and skills they learn during the classroom portion of the training in scenarios where they will alternately play the role of peer supporter and peer supportee.

 Course Content

Peer Support Principles and Practices

1^st Responder Culture and Mental Health

Physiological/Behavioral Reactions to Stress and Trauma

PTSD and Suicide

Peer Support Skills and Techniques

Additional Crisis Interventions (CISM)

Resiliency and Stress Management

Lethal Means Safety

Support Resources

Practical Exercises/Role Plays

 Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 5.50 hours: Crisis Intervention, 1.00 hours: Legal Updates, 9.50 hours: Officer Wellness/Mental Health,  5.00 hours: Procedural Justice 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

VirTra 300 Simulator 

Train the Instructor

Instructor: John Lewis and Brian Fengel

June 23-24, 2025

 8am – 4pm

For Wait List email: hgrove@icc.edu

Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2025

Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Dogwood Hall D138, Peoria, IL

Course Size:  Maximum – 6

Course Objective

This two-day operator’s course will take instructors through the fundamentals of simulator operation and maintenance and leave them with an in-depth understanding of the system and its peripherals. Through the use of guided practice and hands-on training instructors will develop the skill need to use the VirTra simulator to its greatest training potential.

The goal of law enforcement trainers – aside from implementing programs that keep both officers and the community safe – is to take their department to the next level. VirTra certification courses that are designed to give trainers the ability to excel, improve department goals, and ensure that their training simulators and scenarios are utilized to their fullest potential.

Course Content

Video and CGI scenarios across multiple screens with incredible audio generate unparalleled realism and immersion. This allows training in a situational awareness, contact and cover and threat assessment. The motto “Train as you fight, fight as you train” has been proven true time and time again.

Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Officer Wellness/Mental Health 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 1 hour, with 1 hour scenario based, Officer Safety Techniques, including cover, concealment and time 3 hours, with 1 hour scenario based.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

VirTra 300 Simulator 

Train the Instructor

Instructor: John Lewis and Brian Fengel

June 23-24, 2025

 8am – 4pm

For Wait List email: hgrove@icc.edu

Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2025

Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Dogwood Hall D138, Peoria, IL

Course Size:  Maximum – 6

Course Objective

This two-day operator’s course will take instructors through the fundamentals of simulator operation and maintenance and leave them with an in-depth understanding of the system and its peripherals. Through the use of guided practice and hands-on training instructors will develop the skill need to use the VirTra simulator to its greatest training potential.

The goal of law enforcement trainers – aside from implementing programs that keep both officers and the community safe – is to take their department to the next level. VirTra certification courses that are designed to give trainers the ability to excel, improve department goals, and ensure that their training simulators and scenarios are utilized to their fullest potential.

Course Content

Video and CGI scenarios across multiple screens with incredible audio generate unparalleled realism and immersion. This allows training in a situational awareness, contact and cover and threat assessment. The motto “Train as you fight, fight as you train” has been proven true time and time again.

Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Officer Wellness/Mental Health 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 1 hour, with 1 hour scenario based, Officer Safety Techniques, including cover, concealment and time 3 hours, with 1 hour scenario based.