1 | 2 - The School of Police Staff and Command, CIPTC, Peoria
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-02-2026-02-06-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-3-2/2026-02-02/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-03-2026-02-06-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-3-2/2026-02-02/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-04-2026-02-06-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-3-2/2026-02-02/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-05-2026-02-06-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-3-2/2026-02-02/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-06-2026-02-06-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-3-2/2026-02-02/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8 | 9 - Report Writing – The Gap-Free Narrative© – Peru PD, Peru, IL
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-09-2026 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/report-writing-the-gap-free-narrative-peru-pd-peru-il/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Report Writing – The Gap-Free Narrative©Instructor: Al BelloFebruary 9, 20268am – 4pmStudents must bring a charged laptop and a violent crime reportClass will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 2, 2026Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 20Course Objective This 8-hour course is designed to provide officers with an understanding of how to drat report narratives with defense=resiliency in mind. This will be achieved by using the Gap-Free Narrative© approach created by Offset Consulting LLC. Course Content This approach to report writing was created by doctoral candidates and focuses on drafting a complete police narrative by standardizing the way officers think about and write their reports about an incident. Under this less plan and the principles of the Gap-Free-Narrative© system, students will be taught how to use the systems checklist and narrative breakdowns. This is a departure from man departments, previously taught report writing methods and is research-based. This new approach will teach how to analyze a narrative to ensure it has the parts necessary in it, and them employ a checklist to ensure all aspects of the reported-on incident are being documented. Every type of police narrative, from stolen property to homicide, can be handled with ease when using the Gap-Free-narrative© method property. 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: 2 hours Civil Rights – 2.5 hours Const./Proper Use of LE Authority – 1-hour Human Rights – 2 hours Procedural Justice and 8 hours of continuing ed for Lead Homicide Investigator - The School of Police Staff and Command, CIPTC, Peoria
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-09-2026-02-13-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-2-2-2/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-10-2026-02-13-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-2-2-2/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-11-2026-02-13-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-2-2-2/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-12-2026-02-13-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-2-2-2/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-13-2026-02-13-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/the-school-of-police-staff-and-command-ciptc-peoria-2-2-2/2026-02-09/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu The School of Police Staff and CommandInstructor: Northwestern Center of Public SafetyDecember 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025Two weeks on Two weeks offClick Link to Register: http://nucps.northwestern.edu/reg4spsc 8am – 5pmTuition $4700.00Course Location: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, PeoriaPrerequisites: 2 years of supervisory experience; completion of Supervision of Police Personnel highly recommended. Earn University Credit: 6 units of credit under the Northwestern University quarter system. For more than 40 years, law enforcement organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world have recognized the significant impact that the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) makes on their agencies. The program’s unmatched academic curriculum focuses on the management topics required for successful leadership in today’s environment and is the only program of its kind available through a Top 10-ranked national university. Students who complete SPSC are better prepared to: • Think globally rather than remain task-oriented; • Deliver services effectively and efficiently; • Analyze the environment; • Mitigate legal exposure; and, • Develop systems of accountability. Adjunct instructors and guest lecturers, all experts in their fields, enhance the learning experience with an innovative mix of academic principles and practical applications. Instruction blends concepts and strategies with the practical how-to’s of implementing those lessons. Our proven track record includes graduates who can lead in situations where the problems are real and agency outcomes are critical. Curriculum Includes: • Budgeting • Contemporary Policing • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Evaluating Products & Services • Executive Image • Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Media Relations • Organizational Behavior • Planning and Policies • Project Management • Resource Allocation • Statistics 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 6 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 6 hours; Cultural Competency 6 hours; Human Rights 6 hours; Legal Updates 15 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 11 hours; Procedural Justice 15 hours
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15 | 16 - Crime Scene Investigator II – CIPTC, Peoria, IL
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-16-2026-02-20-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crime-scene-investigator-ii-ciptc-peoria-il/2026-02-16/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Crime Scene Investigator IIInstructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsFebruary 16-20, 2026 8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday2pm – 10pm Wednesday Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 9, 2026Course Size: Maximum – 18PRE-REQUISITE: Please note that this course requires that students have completed a 40hr Evidence Tech, Crime Scene Investigator, or similar certification. What to bring: Officers attending must be competent with their department’s DSLR digital camera and must bring the following items to class with them: Laptop computer with USB port • DSLR digital camera with flash (per person) Digital Camera memory card (min 16 GB) • Tripod with all necessary attachments to fit the department camera. (per person) An off-shoe cord/cable and detachable flash for analytical photography • Latent fingerprint development kit with black powders, applicators and brushes • Set of tent markers #1- 20 • Flashlight Course ObjectiveThe purpose of this course is to educate Officers, Homicide Investigators, Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), and members of Major Crime Task Forces in the art and science of crime scene investigation as it relates to collection, identification, and preservation of evidence to be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis. This course has a strong focus on body crimes, death investigations and advanced techniques and technologies in forensic science and processing scenes. Instructors will introduce different advanced evidence collection techniques, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed and practiced. Course Content- Crime scene management and the 7-step crime scene process
- Crime scene photography, photography of chemical processes, low light and night photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections/Disciplines, techniques on scene and performed at the lab
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission – current laboratory guidelines
- Firearm/ballistic evidence, IBIS and NIBIN technology
- Firearm trajectory
- Trace, arson and toolmark evidence
- Impression evidence
- Latent fingerprint, blood detection and enhancement
- Biological evidence/DNA and CODIS technology
- Report writing specific to crime scenes processed
- Forensic Entomology and decomposition process and documentation
- 5 Field Scene Assessments
About the InstructorLt. Chris Collins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Criminology and began his law enforcement career with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as an Auxiliary Deputy. In 1993 he attended the Police Training Institute at University of Illinois where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the Clifford Van Meeter Award for academic excellence. Over his 32 years in law enforcement Chris has served in most every conceivable capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, investigations, civil process, community policing, and administration. He has served as a FTO, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and Negotiations Response Team Officer. He holds numerous professional certifications and graduated from Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command in 2009. He has supervised patrol, investigations, civil process, and the Office of Professional Standards as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris enjoys teaching and speaking, and is an Illinois Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor as well as a CIT International certified CIT Coordinator. His speaking credits include numerous local and regional organizations, as well as the Illinois State NAMI Conference. At home Chris enjoys spending time outdoors; camping with his dogs (Ellie an Australian Shepherd and Piper a Border Collie); traveling; and cooking. Acting Lieutenant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989. She served as a corrections officer, probation officer and was a police and fire dispatcher. In 1995 she was commissioned as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicago area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many additional roles in the last thirty years. Twelve years of Heather’s career with the I.S.P. was spent as a crime scene investigator in the south suburbs of Chicago. She was the crime scene investigator for over 1200 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, 275 homicides, (including scenes with multiple deaths and entire families) and cases covered on a national basis. She received the Department Medal of Achievement for creating the State of Illinois five-week crime scene investigators curriculum. Heather served as the Coordinator of the CSI course and trained and certified hundreds of officers as crime scene investigators for the State Police and 90 additional police departments. Heather has been qualified in State Criminal and Federal Court as an Expert Witness in Crime Scene Investigation. 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 .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours, Procedural Justice 4.0 hours, Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based. Continuing Ed: Lead Homicide Investigator 40 hours. with 5 hours scenario based.
| 17 - Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” – Peru PD, Peru, IL
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-17-2026-02-19-2026 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/meeting-the-leadership-challenges-of-law-enforcement-first-line-supervision-peru-pd-peru-il-2/2026-02-17/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” Instructor: Rick Baker, Law Enforcement Risk Management GroupFebruary 17-19, 2026 (2.5 days of training) February 17-18, 2026 8am – 4pmFebruary 19, 2026 8am – 12pmClass will meet in Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 10, 2026Course Size Maximum – 25Course ObjectFirst Line Supervisor promotions typically go to high performers, but “what got you here won’t get you there.” The promotion gives them a new job with increased responsibilities, but they’re doomed to fail without the proper skills required to lead and manage a team successfully. Fortunately, science has proven that leadership can be learned. That is exactly why the “Leadership” course was created-to help newly promoted supervisors successfully transition into their new role through a unique learning experience that combines classical organizational theory with cutting edge re-search and realistic training. The course culminates in a comprehensive, scenario-based leadership exercise that builds confidence and accelerates mastery of the subject matter by allowing learners to apply the concepts effectively to a variety of problems commonly faced by new supervisors. By the end of this course, learners will be able to avoid the growing number of pitfalls within the realm of public safety while confidently leading themselves, coaching their teams and becoming valuable Leader-Producers for their organizations Course Content- Discover your personal leadership style and identity
- Master the fundamental principles of effective leadership and efficient management
- Understand the value of awareness, antifragility, and adaptability as a leader
- Communicate clearly and confidently up and down the chain of command (and externally aswell)
- Learn the nuances of successfully leading a multi-generational team
- Manage and resolve conflicts both from within and outside of the organization
- Navigate liability and other legal Issues successfully
- Recognize warning signs in your officers’ behavior to prevent problems and enhance officer wellness
- Successfully transition from a high performing officer to a valuable Leader-Producer through mastery of the concepts in numerous practical application exercises
Who Should AttendThis course is designed to provide knowledge and training which will enhance supervisory and leadership skills when supervising subordinates. 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: Procedural Justice, 7 hours - Crime Scene Investigator II – CIPTC, Peoria, IL
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-17-2026-02-20-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crime-scene-investigator-ii-ciptc-peoria-il/2026-02-16/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Crime Scene Investigator IIInstructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsFebruary 16-20, 2026 8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday2pm – 10pm Wednesday Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 9, 2026Course Size: Maximum – 18PRE-REQUISITE: Please note that this course requires that students have completed a 40hr Evidence Tech, Crime Scene Investigator, or similar certification. What to bring: Officers attending must be competent with their department’s DSLR digital camera and must bring the following items to class with them: Laptop computer with USB port • DSLR digital camera with flash (per person) Digital Camera memory card (min 16 GB) • Tripod with all necessary attachments to fit the department camera. (per person) An off-shoe cord/cable and detachable flash for analytical photography • Latent fingerprint development kit with black powders, applicators and brushes • Set of tent markers #1- 20 • Flashlight Course ObjectiveThe purpose of this course is to educate Officers, Homicide Investigators, Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), and members of Major Crime Task Forces in the art and science of crime scene investigation as it relates to collection, identification, and preservation of evidence to be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis. This course has a strong focus on body crimes, death investigations and advanced techniques and technologies in forensic science and processing scenes. Instructors will introduce different advanced evidence collection techniques, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed and practiced. Course Content- Crime scene management and the 7-step crime scene process
- Crime scene photography, photography of chemical processes, low light and night photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections/Disciplines, techniques on scene and performed at the lab
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission – current laboratory guidelines
- Firearm/ballistic evidence, IBIS and NIBIN technology
- Firearm trajectory
- Trace, arson and toolmark evidence
- Impression evidence
- Latent fingerprint, blood detection and enhancement
- Biological evidence/DNA and CODIS technology
- Report writing specific to crime scenes processed
- Forensic Entomology and decomposition process and documentation
- 5 Field Scene Assessments
About the InstructorLt. Chris Collins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Criminology and began his law enforcement career with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as an Auxiliary Deputy. In 1993 he attended the Police Training Institute at University of Illinois where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the Clifford Van Meeter Award for academic excellence. Over his 32 years in law enforcement Chris has served in most every conceivable capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, investigations, civil process, community policing, and administration. He has served as a FTO, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and Negotiations Response Team Officer. He holds numerous professional certifications and graduated from Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command in 2009. He has supervised patrol, investigations, civil process, and the Office of Professional Standards as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris enjoys teaching and speaking, and is an Illinois Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor as well as a CIT International certified CIT Coordinator. His speaking credits include numerous local and regional organizations, as well as the Illinois State NAMI Conference. At home Chris enjoys spending time outdoors; camping with his dogs (Ellie an Australian Shepherd and Piper a Border Collie); traveling; and cooking. Acting Lieutenant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989. She served as a corrections officer, probation officer and was a police and fire dispatcher. In 1995 she was commissioned as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicago area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many additional roles in the last thirty years. Twelve years of Heather’s career with the I.S.P. was spent as a crime scene investigator in the south suburbs of Chicago. She was the crime scene investigator for over 1200 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, 275 homicides, (including scenes with multiple deaths and entire families) and cases covered on a national basis. She received the Department Medal of Achievement for creating the State of Illinois five-week crime scene investigators curriculum. Heather served as the Coordinator of the CSI course and trained and certified hundreds of officers as crime scene investigators for the State Police and 90 additional police departments. Heather has been qualified in State Criminal and Federal Court as an Expert Witness in Crime Scene Investigation. 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 .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours, Procedural Justice 4.0 hours, Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based. Continuing Ed: Lead Homicide Investigator 40 hours. with 5 hours scenario based.
| 18 - Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” – Peru PD, Peru, IL
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-18-2026-02-19-2026 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/meeting-the-leadership-challenges-of-law-enforcement-first-line-supervision-peru-pd-peru-il-2/2026-02-17/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” Instructor: Rick Baker, Law Enforcement Risk Management GroupFebruary 17-19, 2026 (2.5 days of training) February 17-18, 2026 8am – 4pmFebruary 19, 2026 8am – 12pmClass will meet in Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 10, 2026Course Size Maximum – 25Course ObjectFirst Line Supervisor promotions typically go to high performers, but “what got you here won’t get you there.” The promotion gives them a new job with increased responsibilities, but they’re doomed to fail without the proper skills required to lead and manage a team successfully. Fortunately, science has proven that leadership can be learned. That is exactly why the “Leadership” course was created-to help newly promoted supervisors successfully transition into their new role through a unique learning experience that combines classical organizational theory with cutting edge re-search and realistic training. The course culminates in a comprehensive, scenario-based leadership exercise that builds confidence and accelerates mastery of the subject matter by allowing learners to apply the concepts effectively to a variety of problems commonly faced by new supervisors. By the end of this course, learners will be able to avoid the growing number of pitfalls within the realm of public safety while confidently leading themselves, coaching their teams and becoming valuable Leader-Producers for their organizations Course Content- Discover your personal leadership style and identity
- Master the fundamental principles of effective leadership and efficient management
- Understand the value of awareness, antifragility, and adaptability as a leader
- Communicate clearly and confidently up and down the chain of command (and externally aswell)
- Learn the nuances of successfully leading a multi-generational team
- Manage and resolve conflicts both from within and outside of the organization
- Navigate liability and other legal Issues successfully
- Recognize warning signs in your officers’ behavior to prevent problems and enhance officer wellness
- Successfully transition from a high performing officer to a valuable Leader-Producer through mastery of the concepts in numerous practical application exercises
Who Should AttendThis course is designed to provide knowledge and training which will enhance supervisory and leadership skills when supervising subordinates. 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: Procedural Justice, 7 hours - Crime Scene Investigator II – CIPTC, Peoria, IL
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-18-2026-02-20-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crime-scene-investigator-ii-ciptc-peoria-il/2026-02-16/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Crime Scene Investigator IIInstructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsFebruary 16-20, 2026 8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday2pm – 10pm Wednesday Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 9, 2026Course Size: Maximum – 18PRE-REQUISITE: Please note that this course requires that students have completed a 40hr Evidence Tech, Crime Scene Investigator, or similar certification. What to bring: Officers attending must be competent with their department’s DSLR digital camera and must bring the following items to class with them: Laptop computer with USB port • DSLR digital camera with flash (per person) Digital Camera memory card (min 16 GB) • Tripod with all necessary attachments to fit the department camera. (per person) An off-shoe cord/cable and detachable flash for analytical photography • Latent fingerprint development kit with black powders, applicators and brushes • Set of tent markers #1- 20 • Flashlight Course ObjectiveThe purpose of this course is to educate Officers, Homicide Investigators, Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), and members of Major Crime Task Forces in the art and science of crime scene investigation as it relates to collection, identification, and preservation of evidence to be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis. This course has a strong focus on body crimes, death investigations and advanced techniques and technologies in forensic science and processing scenes. Instructors will introduce different advanced evidence collection techniques, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed and practiced. Course Content- Crime scene management and the 7-step crime scene process
- Crime scene photography, photography of chemical processes, low light and night photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections/Disciplines, techniques on scene and performed at the lab
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission – current laboratory guidelines
- Firearm/ballistic evidence, IBIS and NIBIN technology
- Firearm trajectory
- Trace, arson and toolmark evidence
- Impression evidence
- Latent fingerprint, blood detection and enhancement
- Biological evidence/DNA and CODIS technology
- Report writing specific to crime scenes processed
- Forensic Entomology and decomposition process and documentation
- 5 Field Scene Assessments
About the InstructorLt. Chris Collins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Criminology and began his law enforcement career with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as an Auxiliary Deputy. In 1993 he attended the Police Training Institute at University of Illinois where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the Clifford Van Meeter Award for academic excellence. Over his 32 years in law enforcement Chris has served in most every conceivable capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, investigations, civil process, community policing, and administration. He has served as a FTO, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and Negotiations Response Team Officer. He holds numerous professional certifications and graduated from Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command in 2009. He has supervised patrol, investigations, civil process, and the Office of Professional Standards as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris enjoys teaching and speaking, and is an Illinois Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor as well as a CIT International certified CIT Coordinator. His speaking credits include numerous local and regional organizations, as well as the Illinois State NAMI Conference. At home Chris enjoys spending time outdoors; camping with his dogs (Ellie an Australian Shepherd and Piper a Border Collie); traveling; and cooking. Acting Lieutenant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989. She served as a corrections officer, probation officer and was a police and fire dispatcher. In 1995 she was commissioned as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicago area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many additional roles in the last thirty years. Twelve years of Heather’s career with the I.S.P. was spent as a crime scene investigator in the south suburbs of Chicago. She was the crime scene investigator for over 1200 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, 275 homicides, (including scenes with multiple deaths and entire families) and cases covered on a national basis. She received the Department Medal of Achievement for creating the State of Illinois five-week crime scene investigators curriculum. Heather served as the Coordinator of the CSI course and trained and certified hundreds of officers as crime scene investigators for the State Police and 90 additional police departments. Heather has been qualified in State Criminal and Federal Court as an Expert Witness in Crime Scene Investigation. 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 .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours, Procedural Justice 4.0 hours, Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based. Continuing Ed: Lead Homicide Investigator 40 hours. with 5 hours scenario based.
| 19 - Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” – Peru PD, Peru, IL
8:00 AM-5:00 PM 02-19-2026-02-19-2026 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/meeting-the-leadership-challenges-of-law-enforcement-first-line-supervision-peru-pd-peru-il-2/2026-02-17/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Meeting the Leadership Challenges of Law Enforcement “First Line Supervision” Instructor: Rick Baker, Law Enforcement Risk Management GroupFebruary 17-19, 2026 (2.5 days of training) February 17-18, 2026 8am – 4pmFebruary 19, 2026 8am – 12pmClass will meet in Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 10, 2026Course Size Maximum – 25Course ObjectFirst Line Supervisor promotions typically go to high performers, but “what got you here won’t get you there.” The promotion gives them a new job with increased responsibilities, but they’re doomed to fail without the proper skills required to lead and manage a team successfully. Fortunately, science has proven that leadership can be learned. That is exactly why the “Leadership” course was created-to help newly promoted supervisors successfully transition into their new role through a unique learning experience that combines classical organizational theory with cutting edge re-search and realistic training. The course culminates in a comprehensive, scenario-based leadership exercise that builds confidence and accelerates mastery of the subject matter by allowing learners to apply the concepts effectively to a variety of problems commonly faced by new supervisors. By the end of this course, learners will be able to avoid the growing number of pitfalls within the realm of public safety while confidently leading themselves, coaching their teams and becoming valuable Leader-Producers for their organizations Course Content- Discover your personal leadership style and identity
- Master the fundamental principles of effective leadership and efficient management
- Understand the value of awareness, antifragility, and adaptability as a leader
- Communicate clearly and confidently up and down the chain of command (and externally aswell)
- Learn the nuances of successfully leading a multi-generational team
- Manage and resolve conflicts both from within and outside of the organization
- Navigate liability and other legal Issues successfully
- Recognize warning signs in your officers’ behavior to prevent problems and enhance officer wellness
- Successfully transition from a high performing officer to a valuable Leader-Producer through mastery of the concepts in numerous practical application exercises
Who Should AttendThis course is designed to provide knowledge and training which will enhance supervisory and leadership skills when supervising subordinates. 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: Procedural Justice, 7 hours - Crime Scene Investigator II – CIPTC, Peoria, IL
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-19-2026-02-20-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crime-scene-investigator-ii-ciptc-peoria-il/2026-02-16/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Crime Scene Investigator IIInstructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsFebruary 16-20, 2026 8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday2pm – 10pm Wednesday Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 9, 2026Course Size: Maximum – 18PRE-REQUISITE: Please note that this course requires that students have completed a 40hr Evidence Tech, Crime Scene Investigator, or similar certification. What to bring: Officers attending must be competent with their department’s DSLR digital camera and must bring the following items to class with them: Laptop computer with USB port • DSLR digital camera with flash (per person) Digital Camera memory card (min 16 GB) • Tripod with all necessary attachments to fit the department camera. (per person) An off-shoe cord/cable and detachable flash for analytical photography • Latent fingerprint development kit with black powders, applicators and brushes • Set of tent markers #1- 20 • Flashlight Course ObjectiveThe purpose of this course is to educate Officers, Homicide Investigators, Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), and members of Major Crime Task Forces in the art and science of crime scene investigation as it relates to collection, identification, and preservation of evidence to be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis. This course has a strong focus on body crimes, death investigations and advanced techniques and technologies in forensic science and processing scenes. Instructors will introduce different advanced evidence collection techniques, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed and practiced. Course Content- Crime scene management and the 7-step crime scene process
- Crime scene photography, photography of chemical processes, low light and night photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections/Disciplines, techniques on scene and performed at the lab
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission – current laboratory guidelines
- Firearm/ballistic evidence, IBIS and NIBIN technology
- Firearm trajectory
- Trace, arson and toolmark evidence
- Impression evidence
- Latent fingerprint, blood detection and enhancement
- Biological evidence/DNA and CODIS technology
- Report writing specific to crime scenes processed
- Forensic Entomology and decomposition process and documentation
- 5 Field Scene Assessments
About the InstructorLt. Chris Collins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Criminology and began his law enforcement career with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as an Auxiliary Deputy. In 1993 he attended the Police Training Institute at University of Illinois where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the Clifford Van Meeter Award for academic excellence. Over his 32 years in law enforcement Chris has served in most every conceivable capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, investigations, civil process, community policing, and administration. He has served as a FTO, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and Negotiations Response Team Officer. He holds numerous professional certifications and graduated from Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command in 2009. He has supervised patrol, investigations, civil process, and the Office of Professional Standards as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris enjoys teaching and speaking, and is an Illinois Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor as well as a CIT International certified CIT Coordinator. His speaking credits include numerous local and regional organizations, as well as the Illinois State NAMI Conference. At home Chris enjoys spending time outdoors; camping with his dogs (Ellie an Australian Shepherd and Piper a Border Collie); traveling; and cooking. Acting Lieutenant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989. She served as a corrections officer, probation officer and was a police and fire dispatcher. In 1995 she was commissioned as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicago area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many additional roles in the last thirty years. Twelve years of Heather’s career with the I.S.P. was spent as a crime scene investigator in the south suburbs of Chicago. She was the crime scene investigator for over 1200 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, 275 homicides, (including scenes with multiple deaths and entire families) and cases covered on a national basis. She received the Department Medal of Achievement for creating the State of Illinois five-week crime scene investigators curriculum. Heather served as the Coordinator of the CSI course and trained and certified hundreds of officers as crime scene investigators for the State Police and 90 additional police departments. Heather has been qualified in State Criminal and Federal Court as an Expert Witness in Crime Scene Investigation. 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 .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours, Procedural Justice 4.0 hours, Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based. Continuing Ed: Lead Homicide Investigator 40 hours. with 5 hours scenario based.
| 20 - Crime Scene Investigator II – CIPTC, Peoria, IL
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-20-2026-02-20-2026 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crime-scene-investigator-ii-ciptc-peoria-il/2026-02-16/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTERBrian Fengel, DirectorPhone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu Crime Scene Investigator IIInstructor: Heather Hansen and Chris CollinsFebruary 16-20, 2026 8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday2pm – 10pm Wednesday Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, ILEnrollment Deadline: February 9, 2026Course Size: Maximum – 18PRE-REQUISITE: Please note that this course requires that students have completed a 40hr Evidence Tech, Crime Scene Investigator, or similar certification. What to bring: Officers attending must be competent with their department’s DSLR digital camera and must bring the following items to class with them: Laptop computer with USB port • DSLR digital camera with flash (per person) Digital Camera memory card (min 16 GB) • Tripod with all necessary attachments to fit the department camera. (per person) An off-shoe cord/cable and detachable flash for analytical photography • Latent fingerprint development kit with black powders, applicators and brushes • Set of tent markers #1- 20 • Flashlight Course ObjectiveThe purpose of this course is to educate Officers, Homicide Investigators, Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs), and members of Major Crime Task Forces in the art and science of crime scene investigation as it relates to collection, identification, and preservation of evidence to be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis. This course has a strong focus on body crimes, death investigations and advanced techniques and technologies in forensic science and processing scenes. Instructors will introduce different advanced evidence collection techniques, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigative disciplines will also be discussed and practiced. Course Content- Crime scene management and the 7-step crime scene process
- Crime scene photography, photography of chemical processes, low light and night photography
- Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation
- Forensic Laboratory Sections/Disciplines, techniques on scene and performed at the lab
- Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission – current laboratory guidelines
- Firearm/ballistic evidence, IBIS and NIBIN technology
- Firearm trajectory
- Trace, arson and toolmark evidence
- Impression evidence
- Latent fingerprint, blood detection and enhancement
- Biological evidence/DNA and CODIS technology
- Report writing specific to crime scenes processed
- Forensic Entomology and decomposition process and documentation
- 5 Field Scene Assessments
About the InstructorLt. Chris Collins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Criminology and began his law enforcement career with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as an Auxiliary Deputy. In 1993 he attended the Police Training Institute at University of Illinois where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the Clifford Van Meeter Award for academic excellence. Over his 32 years in law enforcement Chris has served in most every conceivable capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, investigations, civil process, community policing, and administration. He has served as a FTO, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and Negotiations Response Team Officer. He holds numerous professional certifications and graduated from Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command in 2009. He has supervised patrol, investigations, civil process, and the Office of Professional Standards as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris enjoys teaching and speaking, and is an Illinois Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor as well as a CIT International certified CIT Coordinator. His speaking credits include numerous local and regional organizations, as well as the Illinois State NAMI Conference. At home Chris enjoys spending time outdoors; camping with his dogs (Ellie an Australian Shepherd and Piper a Border Collie); traveling; and cooking. Acting Lieutenant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989. She served as a corrections officer, probation officer and was a police and fire dispatcher. In 1995 she was commissioned as a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicago area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many additional roles in the last thirty years. Twelve years of Heather’s career with the I.S.P. was spent as a crime scene investigator in the south suburbs of Chicago. She was the crime scene investigator for over 1200 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, 275 homicides, (including scenes with multiple deaths and entire families) and cases covered on a national basis. She received the Department Medal of Achievement for creating the State of Illinois five-week crime scene investigators curriculum. Heather served as the Coordinator of the CSI course and trained and certified hundreds of officers as crime scene investigators for the State Police and 90 additional police departments. Heather has been qualified in State Criminal and Federal Court as an Expert Witness in Crime Scene Investigation. 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 .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates .50 hours, Procedural Justice 4.0 hours, Officer Safety Techniques .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based. Continuing Ed: Lead Homicide Investigator 40 hours. with 5 hours scenario based.
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