CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu
Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu
ITOA – Rapid Response & Deployment Concepts- 8 Hour
Instructor: Dan Glover and Tim Margis
December 30, 2025
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at: Marseilles Elementary School, 201 Chicago St, Marseilles
Enrollment Deadline: December 26, 2025
Course Size: Minimum –11 Maximum – 16
Course Objective
This one day, 8-hour program has been designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to operate during an active shooter/active threat incident using proper tactical skills following applicable laws and Department policies. Students will be exposed to and participate in drills and scenarios designed to teach proper tactics, movements and communication techniques needed to appropriately respond to an active shooter/active threat incident. While this training may use a multitude of different weapon systems that are at the officer’s disposal, the main purpose is to instill proper tactics, movements and communication techniques needed to properly respond to an active shooter/active threat incident, along with techniques to de-escalate when feasible and mitigate officer created jeopardy.
Course Overview:
Rapid Response and Deployment tactics are necessary to be implemented during an active shooter/active threat type of incident that requires an immediate response to stop life threatening actions by a dangerous offender. Topics to be instructed are:
- Team formations and hallway movements
- Room clearing
- Stairway movements
- Custody
- Contact team priorities
Tactical Medical (Discussion Only)
What to bring:
Each attendee is required to bring the following equipment:
Ballistic Vest – Concealed or outerwear Hand held light
Duty Belt w/ SIM pistol – marking rounds Police” identifying outer clothing / vest
Converted/SIM Rifle with sling that shoots marking rounds
Department Ball Cap – W / “Police”
PPE: Impact Resistant Safety Glasses / Mask / Gloves / Groin protection
Water / Sport Drinks to Maintain Hydration
Bring a bag lunch for the day. We will be eating on-sight to minimize down time and weapon safety issue.
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law 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: Emergency Medical Response Training and Certification .50 hours; De-Escalation Techniques 6.50 hours with 6.50 hours Scenario based; Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours Scenario Based
