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

Phase I & II Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention

Instructor: PATC

November 3-7, 2025

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  October 27, 2025

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Course Content

Introduction to Crisis Negotiations: This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Tactical Use of Negotiators: The role of the negotiator is misunderstood in many tactical circles. The student will learn the value of negotiators in deploying the tactical option. How can negotiators aid tactical teams?

Team Structure: The structuring of a crisis negotiation team and the importance of command personnel, as well as command personnel’s understanding and support will be discussed. (This structure works for small and large agencies alike)

Basics of Negotiating: The function and duties of each team member, including command personnel, will be explained and discussed. Negotiation strategies will also be discussed. Negotiation Operation Command (NOC) and Tactical Operation Command (TOC) – what are they and how do they function with each other during a SWAT incident.

Social Media: Social media is huge. In today’s world the negotiator has to be aware of how social media works and how it can help and hurt negotiations

Communication Skills: The student will be given an in-depth overview of communication skills. Both conversational speaking and listening will be discussed.

(Psychology of Negotiations: In this segment, students will discuss in layman’s terms the mental and personality disorders that are prevalent during crisis situations. Identifying the mental or personality disorder and dealing with it in a crisis situation. Students will learn the three most common types of suspects that are involved in hostage/barricade incidents.

Terrorism and the Negotiator: In today’s world the chances are higher than ever of the possibility of a terrorist involved hostage incident. Can we negotiate with a terrorist? We will discuss the different methods of negotiating with a terrorist. An understanding of the ideology and culture of terrorists. Can we negotiate with TERRORISTS?

Case Studies: Each and every hostage and crisis situation is different. The cases we will review are a diverse sampling of the instructor’s experiences and other incidents from across the nation.

Suicide Intervention: Can you talk a person into committing suicide? The truth and the myths about suicide will be discussed.

The Resolution: Sometimes our success is bittersweet- we will discuss the good and bad side of a resolution.

Upon completion attendees will have gained knowledge in the following areas:

1. Crisis Team Structure
2. Dynamics of Negotiations
3. Value of using trained police negotiators as opposed to clergy, politicians, mental health professionals or family members
4. Psychology in Hostage Negotiations
5. The Team Concept – Tactical Negotiation
6. Communicating with People in Crisis ( bosses and politicians included)
7. Negotiating with Terrorist
8. Negotiator Stress
9. Practical Hands-on Role Play

Who Should Attend:

Chiefs, Sheriffs, Street Patrol Officers, First Responders, Jail Corrections Officers, Prison Personnel, Drug – Narcotic Officers, Emergency Response Teams and any agency contemplating the structuring of a Cri- sis Negotiation / Response Team or Crisis Intervention Team.

 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: Civil Rights – .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority – 4.50 hours, Crisis Intervention – .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response – 1 hour, Human Rights – 1 hour, Legal Updates .50 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health – 1 Hour, Procedural Justice – 6.50 hours, De-Escalation Techniques – 12 hours with 6 hours Scenario Based. and Officer Safety Techniques – 2.50 hours with 2 hours scenario based

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

Phase I & II Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention

Instructor: PATC

November 3-7, 2025

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  October 27, 2025

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Course Content

Introduction to Crisis Negotiations: This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Tactical Use of Negotiators: The role of the negotiator is misunderstood in many tactical circles. The student will learn the value of negotiators in deploying the tactical option. How can negotiators aid tactical teams?

Team Structure: The structuring of a crisis negotiation team and the importance of command personnel, as well as command personnel’s understanding and support will be discussed. (This structure works for small and large agencies alike)

Basics of Negotiating: The function and duties of each team member, including command personnel, will be explained and discussed. Negotiation strategies will also be discussed. Negotiation Operation Command (NOC) and Tactical Operation Command (TOC) – what are they and how do they function with each other during a SWAT incident.

Social Media: Social media is huge. In today’s world the negotiator has to be aware of how social media works and how it can help and hurt negotiations

Communication Skills: The student will be given an in-depth overview of communication skills. Both conversational speaking and listening will be discussed.

(Psychology of Negotiations: In this segment, students will discuss in layman’s terms the mental and personality disorders that are prevalent during crisis situations. Identifying the mental or personality disorder and dealing with it in a crisis situation. Students will learn the three most common types of suspects that are involved in hostage/barricade incidents.

Terrorism and the Negotiator: In today’s world the chances are higher than ever of the possibility of a terrorist involved hostage incident. Can we negotiate with a terrorist? We will discuss the different methods of negotiating with a terrorist. An understanding of the ideology and culture of terrorists. Can we negotiate with TERRORISTS?

Case Studies: Each and every hostage and crisis situation is different. The cases we will review are a diverse sampling of the instructor’s experiences and other incidents from across the nation.

Suicide Intervention: Can you talk a person into committing suicide? The truth and the myths about suicide will be discussed.

The Resolution: Sometimes our success is bittersweet- we will discuss the good and bad side of a resolution.

Upon completion attendees will have gained knowledge in the following areas:

1. Crisis Team Structure
2. Dynamics of Negotiations
3. Value of using trained police negotiators as opposed to clergy, politicians, mental health professionals or family members
4. Psychology in Hostage Negotiations
5. The Team Concept – Tactical Negotiation
6. Communicating with People in Crisis ( bosses and politicians included)
7. Negotiating with Terrorist
8. Negotiator Stress
9. Practical Hands-on Role Play

Who Should Attend:

Chiefs, Sheriffs, Street Patrol Officers, First Responders, Jail Corrections Officers, Prison Personnel, Drug – Narcotic Officers, Emergency Response Teams and any agency contemplating the structuring of a Cri- sis Negotiation / Response Team or Crisis Intervention Team.

 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: Civil Rights – .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority – 4.50 hours, Crisis Intervention – .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response – 1 hour, Human Rights – 1 hour, Legal Updates .50 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health – 1 Hour, Procedural Justice – 6.50 hours, De-Escalation Techniques – 12 hours with 6 hours Scenario Based. and Officer Safety Techniques – 2.50 hours with 2 hours scenario based

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

Phase I & II Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention

Instructor: PATC

November 3-7, 2025

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  October 27, 2025

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Course Content

Introduction to Crisis Negotiations: This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Tactical Use of Negotiators: The role of the negotiator is misunderstood in many tactical circles. The student will learn the value of negotiators in deploying the tactical option. How can negotiators aid tactical teams?

Team Structure: The structuring of a crisis negotiation team and the importance of command personnel, as well as command personnel’s understanding and support will be discussed. (This structure works for small and large agencies alike)

Basics of Negotiating: The function and duties of each team member, including command personnel, will be explained and discussed. Negotiation strategies will also be discussed. Negotiation Operation Command (NOC) and Tactical Operation Command (TOC) – what are they and how do they function with each other during a SWAT incident.

Social Media: Social media is huge. In today’s world the negotiator has to be aware of how social media works and how it can help and hurt negotiations

Communication Skills: The student will be given an in-depth overview of communication skills. Both conversational speaking and listening will be discussed.

(Psychology of Negotiations: In this segment, students will discuss in layman’s terms the mental and personality disorders that are prevalent during crisis situations. Identifying the mental or personality disorder and dealing with it in a crisis situation. Students will learn the three most common types of suspects that are involved in hostage/barricade incidents.

Terrorism and the Negotiator: In today’s world the chances are higher than ever of the possibility of a terrorist involved hostage incident. Can we negotiate with a terrorist? We will discuss the different methods of negotiating with a terrorist. An understanding of the ideology and culture of terrorists. Can we negotiate with TERRORISTS?

Case Studies: Each and every hostage and crisis situation is different. The cases we will review are a diverse sampling of the instructor’s experiences and other incidents from across the nation.

Suicide Intervention: Can you talk a person into committing suicide? The truth and the myths about suicide will be discussed.

The Resolution: Sometimes our success is bittersweet- we will discuss the good and bad side of a resolution.

Upon completion attendees will have gained knowledge in the following areas:

1. Crisis Team Structure
2. Dynamics of Negotiations
3. Value of using trained police negotiators as opposed to clergy, politicians, mental health professionals or family members
4. Psychology in Hostage Negotiations
5. The Team Concept – Tactical Negotiation
6. Communicating with People in Crisis ( bosses and politicians included)
7. Negotiating with Terrorist
8. Negotiator Stress
9. Practical Hands-on Role Play

Who Should Attend:

Chiefs, Sheriffs, Street Patrol Officers, First Responders, Jail Corrections Officers, Prison Personnel, Drug – Narcotic Officers, Emergency Response Teams and any agency contemplating the structuring of a Cri- sis Negotiation / Response Team or Crisis Intervention Team.

 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: Civil Rights – .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority – 4.50 hours, Crisis Intervention – .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response – 1 hour, Human Rights – 1 hour, Legal Updates .50 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health – 1 Hour, Procedural Justice – 6.50 hours, De-Escalation Techniques – 12 hours with 6 hours Scenario Based. and Officer Safety Techniques – 2.50 hours with 2 hours scenario based

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

Phase I & II Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention

Instructor: PATC

November 3-7, 2025

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  October 27, 2025

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Course Content

Introduction to Crisis Negotiations: This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Tactical Use of Negotiators: The role of the negotiator is misunderstood in many tactical circles. The student will learn the value of negotiators in deploying the tactical option. How can negotiators aid tactical teams?

Team Structure: The structuring of a crisis negotiation team and the importance of command personnel, as well as command personnel’s understanding and support will be discussed. (This structure works for small and large agencies alike)

Basics of Negotiating: The function and duties of each team member, including command personnel, will be explained and discussed. Negotiation strategies will also be discussed. Negotiation Operation Command (NOC) and Tactical Operation Command (TOC) – what are they and how do they function with each other during a SWAT incident.

Social Media: Social media is huge. In today’s world the negotiator has to be aware of how social media works and how it can help and hurt negotiations

Communication Skills: The student will be given an in-depth overview of communication skills. Both conversational speaking and listening will be discussed.

(Psychology of Negotiations: In this segment, students will discuss in layman’s terms the mental and personality disorders that are prevalent during crisis situations. Identifying the mental or personality disorder and dealing with it in a crisis situation. Students will learn the three most common types of suspects that are involved in hostage/barricade incidents.

Terrorism and the Negotiator: In today’s world the chances are higher than ever of the possibility of a terrorist involved hostage incident. Can we negotiate with a terrorist? We will discuss the different methods of negotiating with a terrorist. An understanding of the ideology and culture of terrorists. Can we negotiate with TERRORISTS?

Case Studies: Each and every hostage and crisis situation is different. The cases we will review are a diverse sampling of the instructor’s experiences and other incidents from across the nation.

Suicide Intervention: Can you talk a person into committing suicide? The truth and the myths about suicide will be discussed.

The Resolution: Sometimes our success is bittersweet- we will discuss the good and bad side of a resolution.

Upon completion attendees will have gained knowledge in the following areas:

1. Crisis Team Structure
2. Dynamics of Negotiations
3. Value of using trained police negotiators as opposed to clergy, politicians, mental health professionals or family members
4. Psychology in Hostage Negotiations
5. The Team Concept – Tactical Negotiation
6. Communicating with People in Crisis ( bosses and politicians included)
7. Negotiating with Terrorist
8. Negotiator Stress
9. Practical Hands-on Role Play

Who Should Attend:

Chiefs, Sheriffs, Street Patrol Officers, First Responders, Jail Corrections Officers, Prison Personnel, Drug – Narcotic Officers, Emergency Response Teams and any agency contemplating the structuring of a Cri- sis Negotiation / Response Team or Crisis Intervention Team.

 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: Civil Rights – .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority – 4.50 hours, Crisis Intervention – .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response – 1 hour, Human Rights – 1 hour, Legal Updates .50 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health – 1 Hour, Procedural Justice – 6.50 hours, De-Escalation Techniques – 12 hours with 6 hours Scenario Based. and Officer Safety Techniques – 2.50 hours with 2 hours scenario based

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

Phase I & II Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention

Instructor: PATC

November 3-7, 2025

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  October 27, 2025

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Course Content

Introduction to Crisis Negotiations: This session will examine the roots of Hostage / Crisis Negotiations. The students will learn the ‘why’ of negotiating and the numerous ways that a Crisis Negotiation Team should be utilized. Downs V. the United States will also be discussed.

Tactical Use of Negotiators: The role of the negotiator is misunderstood in many tactical circles. The student will learn the value of negotiators in deploying the tactical option. How can negotiators aid tactical teams?

Team Structure: The structuring of a crisis negotiation team and the importance of command personnel, as well as command personnel’s understanding and support will be discussed. (This structure works for small and large agencies alike)

Basics of Negotiating: The function and duties of each team member, including command personnel, will be explained and discussed. Negotiation strategies will also be discussed. Negotiation Operation Command (NOC) and Tactical Operation Command (TOC) – what are they and how do they function with each other during a SWAT incident.

Social Media: Social media is huge. In today’s world the negotiator has to be aware of how social media works and how it can help and hurt negotiations

Communication Skills: The student will be given an in-depth overview of communication skills. Both conversational speaking and listening will be discussed.

(Psychology of Negotiations: In this segment, students will discuss in layman’s terms the mental and personality disorders that are prevalent during crisis situations. Identifying the mental or personality disorder and dealing with it in a crisis situation. Students will learn the three most common types of suspects that are involved in hostage/barricade incidents.

Terrorism and the Negotiator: In today’s world the chances are higher than ever of the possibility of a terrorist involved hostage incident. Can we negotiate with a terrorist? We will discuss the different methods of negotiating with a terrorist. An understanding of the ideology and culture of terrorists. Can we negotiate with TERRORISTS?

Case Studies: Each and every hostage and crisis situation is different. The cases we will review are a diverse sampling of the instructor’s experiences and other incidents from across the nation.

Suicide Intervention: Can you talk a person into committing suicide? The truth and the myths about suicide will be discussed.

The Resolution: Sometimes our success is bittersweet- we will discuss the good and bad side of a resolution.

Upon completion attendees will have gained knowledge in the following areas:

1. Crisis Team Structure
2. Dynamics of Negotiations
3. Value of using trained police negotiators as opposed to clergy, politicians, mental health professionals or family members
4. Psychology in Hostage Negotiations
5. The Team Concept – Tactical Negotiation
6. Communicating with People in Crisis ( bosses and politicians included)
7. Negotiating with Terrorist
8. Negotiator Stress
9. Practical Hands-on Role Play

Who Should Attend:

Chiefs, Sheriffs, Street Patrol Officers, First Responders, Jail Corrections Officers, Prison Personnel, Drug – Narcotic Officers, Emergency Response Teams and any agency contemplating the structuring of a Cri- sis Negotiation / Response Team or Crisis Intervention Team.

 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: Civil Rights – .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority – 4.50 hours, Crisis Intervention – .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response – 1 hour, Human Rights – 1 hour, Legal Updates .50 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health – 1 Hour, Procedural Justice – 6.50 hours, De-Escalation Techniques – 12 hours with 6 hours Scenario Based. and Officer Safety Techniques – 2.50 hours with 2 hours scenario based

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

RADAR/LIDAR

Instructor: Jeff Nichols, ISP

November 17, 2025

8am – 4pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline: November 10, 2025

Course Size: 10 Maximum

Course Objective

This training will provide the student with an understanding of the proper operational procedures and considerations for correctly using RADAR or LIDAR in police speed enforcement.  Students will be instructed on how to set-up and operate RADAR and LIDAR.

Course Content

Explain Relative Motion

Explain the Doppler Theory as it applies to RADAR speed enforcement

Explain the Angular Effect when using stationary and moving radar

Explain the operational principles of using lidar and stationary and moving radar

Explain the importance of obtaining a tracking history in the use of radar speed enforcement

Describe factors that can produce inaccurate or false speed readings and how each can be minimized, recognized, or eliminated

Identify the impact of case law pertaining to radar and lidar

Demonstrate the ability to set up, test, and read the radar unit

Demonstrate the ability to make accurate speed estimates in stationary and moving exercises

Demonstrate the ability to make accurate target verifications

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: Constitutional Use of LE Authority .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours

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

ICAT Train the Trainer

Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics

Instructor: Police Executive Research Forum

November 18-19, 2025

November 18, 2025 – 8am – 5pm

November 19, 2025 8am – 1pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC-MTU#7, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  November 11, 2025

Course Size:  Maximum – 45

Course Objective

A 1 ½ day, hands-on exploration of all ICAT modules, including a new module on handling Suicide-by-Cop situations, and a new “Step up and Step in” module that trains officers to exercise leadership and identify best tactics and communication in dynamic situations.

Led by experienced trainers who have taught OCAT In their own agencies and others.

Following the course, participants will be prepared to train their agencies personnel in OCAT and facilitate scenarios that develop officers competency using these principles in actions..

An Innovative, evidence-based approach to use-of-force training, ICAT provides first responding police officers with the tools, skills and options they need to defuse a range of critical incidents, successfully and safely.

ICAT was developed by the Police Executive Reach Forum (PERF) with input from hundreds of law enforcement professionals nationwide. It is currently being taught in police agencies of all sized and in all parts of the country. The training focuses on situations involving persons in crisis and those who are unarmed or armed with weapons other than firearms.

Reach confirms the effectiveness of ICAT training in several areas of officer performance. PERF is offering train-the-trainer sessions to law enforcement agencies interested in implementing ICAT for their officers.

Who Should Attend

Because OICAT presents entirely new ways o f handling many types is situations participants should:

Be well respected informal leaders in your department with credibility among line officers.

Be receptive to implementing new idea

Be currently working as trainers or able to assist in training for as long as it will take to train your department on ICAT.

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: Crisis Intervention 4 hours; De-Escalation Techniques 6 hours with 6 hours of scenario-based hours; Officer Safety Techniques 2 hours with 2 hours scenario-based hours.

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

ICAT Train the Trainer

Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics

Instructor: Police Executive Research Forum

November 18-19, 2025

November 18, 2025 – 8am – 5pm

November 19, 2025 8am – 1pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC-MTU#7, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline:  November 11, 2025

Course Size:  Maximum – 45

Course Objective

A 1 ½ day, hands-on exploration of all ICAT modules, including a new module on handling Suicide-by-Cop situations, and a new “Step up and Step in” module that trains officers to exercise leadership and identify best tactics and communication in dynamic situations.

Led by experienced trainers who have taught OCAT In their own agencies and others.

Following the course, participants will be prepared to train their agencies personnel in OCAT and facilitate scenarios that develop officers competency using these principles in actions..

An Innovative, evidence-based approach to use-of-force training, ICAT provides first responding police officers with the tools, skills and options they need to defuse a range of critical incidents, successfully and safely.

ICAT was developed by the Police Executive Reach Forum (PERF) with input from hundreds of law enforcement professionals nationwide. It is currently being taught in police agencies of all sized and in all parts of the country. The training focuses on situations involving persons in crisis and those who are unarmed or armed with weapons other than firearms.

Reach confirms the effectiveness of ICAT training in several areas of officer performance. PERF is offering train-the-trainer sessions to law enforcement agencies interested in implementing ICAT for their officers.

Who Should Attend

Because OICAT presents entirely new ways o f handling many types is situations participants should:

Be well respected informal leaders in your department with credibility among line officers.

Be receptive to implementing new idea

Be currently working as trainers or able to assist in training for as long as it will take to train your department on ICAT.

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: Crisis Intervention 4 hours; De-Escalation Techniques 6 hours with 6 hours of scenario-based hours; Officer Safety Techniques 2 hours with 2 hours scenario-based hours.