Smartphone Technology and Forensic Certification (+SMART)
Instructor: Glen Bard, LLRMI
March 2-6, 2026
8am – 5pm March 2-5, 2026
8am- 12pm March 6, 2026
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 23, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This class is a continuation of the CTF course, this time focusing on more advanced level Smartphone exams to include Application analysis. The course starts with a review of the CTF basics including forensic extractions and cell records analysis. Then the student is introduced to the files used to create smartphone applications. Each of those files, such as SQL, Plist and XML files are deconstructed, and the data analyzed. The class with then cover analyzing data records, and finally mapping the data locations. Lastly, the attendees will be instructed on how to create a forensic report and prepare to testify to their findings.
Course Content
Case Prep
Seizing The Device
Identifying The Device / OS / Network
Forensic Imaging
iOS and Android Imaging
Different Types of Forensic Images
Different Tools / Rooting
Possible Defeating of Passwords
Forensic Analysis
iOS and Android Installed Applications
Third Party Applications
SQL / Plist / XML Analysis
Cellular Records
Obtaining The Cellular Records
Understanding the Results
AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Sprint
Using Patterns To Identify People
Cellular Mapping
Comparing The Records To The Device
Case Completion
Mapping Cellular Records
Creating a Forensic Report ● Courtroom Testimony
About the Instructor:
Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and a U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. In 1999 Glenn began Computer Crime Investigations for the Pennsylvania State Police and has since investigated crimes across the United States ranging from Child Pornography to Criminal Homicide. Glenn has also conducted forensic examinations for City, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the FBI, US Postal Inspectors, and I.C.E., as well as Foreign Governments. Glenn has been certified as an expert in numerous states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Federal Court System in the areas of Digital Forensics, Cellular Technology and Computer Technology. He has been a speaker for organizations of all sizes and types, both public and private, to include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms and universities. Several of the cases Glenn has worked have received National coverage, to include Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, Yahoo!, the New York Times, and many more. Glenn has received numerous awards during his military and police career, including Honorable Discharges from both the United States Army and the Pennsylvania State Police. He developed, created and implemented certifications for two forensic software companies used by agencies around the world. Glenn is the Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech, overseeing all Digital Forensic and Data Services. Glenn has acted as technical consultant and/or personally developed Computer Forensic Programs at multiple Colleges, to include Westmoreland County Community College where he was a Faculty Instructor prior to retiring.
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 14 hours; Human Rights 4 hours; & Procedural Justice 18 hours
Prerequisites: 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
Smartphone Technology and Forensic Certification (+SMART)
Instructor: Glen Bard, LLRMI
March 2-6, 2026
8am – 5pm March 2-5, 2026
8am- 12pm March 6, 2026
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 23, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This class is a continuation of the CTF course, this time focusing on more advanced level Smartphone exams to include Application analysis. The course starts with a review of the CTF basics including forensic extractions and cell records analysis. Then the student is introduced to the files used to create smartphone applications. Each of those files, such as SQL, Plist and XML files are deconstructed, and the data analyzed. The class with then cover analyzing data records, and finally mapping the data locations. Lastly, the attendees will be instructed on how to create a forensic report and prepare to testify to their findings.
Course Content
Case Prep
Seizing The Device
Identifying The Device / OS / Network
Forensic Imaging
iOS and Android Imaging
Different Types of Forensic Images
Different Tools / Rooting
Possible Defeating of Passwords
Forensic Analysis
iOS and Android Installed Applications
Third Party Applications
SQL / Plist / XML Analysis
Cellular Records
Obtaining The Cellular Records
Understanding the Results
AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Sprint
Using Patterns To Identify People
Cellular Mapping
Comparing The Records To The Device
Case Completion
Mapping Cellular Records
Creating a Forensic Report ● Courtroom Testimony
About the Instructor:
Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and a U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. In 1999 Glenn began Computer Crime Investigations for the Pennsylvania State Police and has since investigated crimes across the United States ranging from Child Pornography to Criminal Homicide. Glenn has also conducted forensic examinations for City, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the FBI, US Postal Inspectors, and I.C.E., as well as Foreign Governments. Glenn has been certified as an expert in numerous states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Federal Court System in the areas of Digital Forensics, Cellular Technology and Computer Technology. He has been a speaker for organizations of all sizes and types, both public and private, to include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms and universities. Several of the cases Glenn has worked have received National coverage, to include Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, Yahoo!, the New York Times, and many more. Glenn has received numerous awards during his military and police career, including Honorable Discharges from both the United States Army and the Pennsylvania State Police. He developed, created and implemented certifications for two forensic software companies used by agencies around the world. Glenn is the Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech, overseeing all Digital Forensic and Data Services. Glenn has acted as technical consultant and/or personally developed Computer Forensic Programs at multiple Colleges, to include Westmoreland County Community College where he was a Faculty Instructor prior to retiring.
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 14 hours; Human Rights 4 hours; & Procedural Justice 18 hours
Prerequisites: 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
Smartphone Technology and Forensic Certification (+SMART)
Instructor: Glen Bard, LLRMI
March 2-6, 2026
8am – 5pm March 2-5, 2026
8am- 12pm March 6, 2026
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 23, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This class is a continuation of the CTF course, this time focusing on more advanced level Smartphone exams to include Application analysis. The course starts with a review of the CTF basics including forensic extractions and cell records analysis. Then the student is introduced to the files used to create smartphone applications. Each of those files, such as SQL, Plist and XML files are deconstructed, and the data analyzed. The class with then cover analyzing data records, and finally mapping the data locations. Lastly, the attendees will be instructed on how to create a forensic report and prepare to testify to their findings.
Course Content
Case Prep
Seizing The Device
Identifying The Device / OS / Network
Forensic Imaging
iOS and Android Imaging
Different Types of Forensic Images
Different Tools / Rooting
Possible Defeating of Passwords
Forensic Analysis
iOS and Android Installed Applications
Third Party Applications
SQL / Plist / XML Analysis
Cellular Records
Obtaining The Cellular Records
Understanding the Results
AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Sprint
Using Patterns To Identify People
Cellular Mapping
Comparing The Records To The Device
Case Completion
Mapping Cellular Records
Creating a Forensic Report ● Courtroom Testimony
About the Instructor:
Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and a U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. In 1999 Glenn began Computer Crime Investigations for the Pennsylvania State Police and has since investigated crimes across the United States ranging from Child Pornography to Criminal Homicide. Glenn has also conducted forensic examinations for City, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the FBI, US Postal Inspectors, and I.C.E., as well as Foreign Governments. Glenn has been certified as an expert in numerous states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Federal Court System in the areas of Digital Forensics, Cellular Technology and Computer Technology. He has been a speaker for organizations of all sizes and types, both public and private, to include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms and universities. Several of the cases Glenn has worked have received National coverage, to include Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, Yahoo!, the New York Times, and many more. Glenn has received numerous awards during his military and police career, including Honorable Discharges from both the United States Army and the Pennsylvania State Police. He developed, created and implemented certifications for two forensic software companies used by agencies around the world. Glenn is the Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech, overseeing all Digital Forensic and Data Services. Glenn has acted as technical consultant and/or personally developed Computer Forensic Programs at multiple Colleges, to include Westmoreland County Community College where he was a Faculty Instructor prior to retiring.
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 14 hours; Human Rights 4 hours; & Procedural Justice 18 hours
Prerequisites: 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
Smartphone Technology and Forensic Certification (+SMART)
Instructor: Glen Bard, LLRMI
March 2-6, 2026
8am – 5pm March 2-5, 2026
8am- 12pm March 6, 2026
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 23, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This class is a continuation of the CTF course, this time focusing on more advanced level Smartphone exams to include Application analysis. The course starts with a review of the CTF basics including forensic extractions and cell records analysis. Then the student is introduced to the files used to create smartphone applications. Each of those files, such as SQL, Plist and XML files are deconstructed, and the data analyzed. The class with then cover analyzing data records, and finally mapping the data locations. Lastly, the attendees will be instructed on how to create a forensic report and prepare to testify to their findings.
Course Content
Case Prep
Seizing The Device
Identifying The Device / OS / Network
Forensic Imaging
iOS and Android Imaging
Different Types of Forensic Images
Different Tools / Rooting
Possible Defeating of Passwords
Forensic Analysis
iOS and Android Installed Applications
Third Party Applications
SQL / Plist / XML Analysis
Cellular Records
Obtaining The Cellular Records
Understanding the Results
AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Sprint
Using Patterns To Identify People
Cellular Mapping
Comparing The Records To The Device
Case Completion
Mapping Cellular Records
Creating a Forensic Report ● Courtroom Testimony
About the Instructor:
Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and a U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. In 1999 Glenn began Computer Crime Investigations for the Pennsylvania State Police and has since investigated crimes across the United States ranging from Child Pornography to Criminal Homicide. Glenn has also conducted forensic examinations for City, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the FBI, US Postal Inspectors, and I.C.E., as well as Foreign Governments. Glenn has been certified as an expert in numerous states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Federal Court System in the areas of Digital Forensics, Cellular Technology and Computer Technology. He has been a speaker for organizations of all sizes and types, both public and private, to include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms and universities. Several of the cases Glenn has worked have received National coverage, to include Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, Yahoo!, the New York Times, and many more. Glenn has received numerous awards during his military and police career, including Honorable Discharges from both the United States Army and the Pennsylvania State Police. He developed, created and implemented certifications for two forensic software companies used by agencies around the world. Glenn is the Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech, overseeing all Digital Forensic and Data Services. Glenn has acted as technical consultant and/or personally developed Computer Forensic Programs at multiple Colleges, to include Westmoreland County Community College where he was a Faculty Instructor prior to retiring.
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 14 hours; Human Rights 4 hours; & Procedural Justice 18 hours
Prerequisites: 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
Smartphone Technology and Forensic Certification (+SMART)
Instructor: Glen Bard, LLRMI
March 2-6, 2026
8am – 5pm March 2-5, 2026
8am- 12pm March 6, 2026
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 23, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This class is a continuation of the CTF course, this time focusing on more advanced level Smartphone exams to include Application analysis. The course starts with a review of the CTF basics including forensic extractions and cell records analysis. Then the student is introduced to the files used to create smartphone applications. Each of those files, such as SQL, Plist and XML files are deconstructed, and the data analyzed. The class with then cover analyzing data records, and finally mapping the data locations. Lastly, the attendees will be instructed on how to create a forensic report and prepare to testify to their findings.
Course Content
Case Prep
Seizing The Device
Identifying The Device / OS / Network
Forensic Imaging
iOS and Android Imaging
Different Types of Forensic Images
Different Tools / Rooting
Possible Defeating of Passwords
Forensic Analysis
iOS and Android Installed Applications
Third Party Applications
SQL / Plist / XML Analysis
Cellular Records
Obtaining The Cellular Records
Understanding the Results
AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile / Sprint
Using Patterns To Identify People
Cellular Mapping
Comparing The Records To The Device
Case Completion
Mapping Cellular Records
Creating a Forensic Report ● Courtroom Testimony
About the Instructor:
Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and a U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. In 1999 Glenn began Computer Crime Investigations for the Pennsylvania State Police and has since investigated crimes across the United States ranging from Child Pornography to Criminal Homicide. Glenn has also conducted forensic examinations for City, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the FBI, US Postal Inspectors, and I.C.E., as well as Foreign Governments. Glenn has been certified as an expert in numerous states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States Federal Court System in the areas of Digital Forensics, Cellular Technology and Computer Technology. He has been a speaker for organizations of all sizes and types, both public and private, to include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms and universities. Several of the cases Glenn has worked have received National coverage, to include Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, Yahoo!, the New York Times, and many more. Glenn has received numerous awards during his military and police career, including Honorable Discharges from both the United States Army and the Pennsylvania State Police. He developed, created and implemented certifications for two forensic software companies used by agencies around the world. Glenn is the Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech, overseeing all Digital Forensic and Data Services. Glenn has acted as technical consultant and/or personally developed Computer Forensic Programs at multiple Colleges, to include Westmoreland County Community College where he was a Faculty Instructor prior to retiring.
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 14 hours; Human Rights 4 hours; & Procedural Justice 18 hours
Prerequisites: 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
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Overview:
The GST Course consist of 23 stand-up and ground techniques taught in 40 hour over a 5-day period. Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military& Law Enforcement personnel in the field. – All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. – What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 video course online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. – Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. – These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. .- Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
POST Credit for GST Completion While the hosting state does not currently offer POST credit for GST completion, if you are attending the course from out of state, you may qualify for POST credit in your state. The GST course is now POST Certified in over 40 states in America, making Gracie University the only jiu-jitsu organization in the country to achieve this distinction. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) launched the National Certification Program (NCP) to establish law enforcement training standards and “best practices” relating to improved professionalism and skill sets for the nation’s first responders. Since NCP courses are recognized nationally, any time a Peace Officer from one of the member states completes GST Level1 Instructor Certification Program (in person), the training hours will count towards the officer’s mandatory in-service training requirements. To confirm that your state is an IADLEST member, please visit GracieUniversity.com/POST.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:
– Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top!
– Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended.
– Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.
– REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) – Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
– If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training
gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
– Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.
– Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
– Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped.
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: TBA
Prerequisites: 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
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Overview:
The GST Course consist of 23 stand-up and ground techniques taught in 40 hour over a 5-day period. Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military& Law Enforcement personnel in the field. – All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. – What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 video course online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. – Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. – These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. .- Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
POST Credit for GST Completion While the hosting state does not currently offer POST credit for GST completion, if you are attending the course from out of state, you may qualify for POST credit in your state. The GST course is now POST Certified in over 40 states in America, making Gracie University the only jiu-jitsu organization in the country to achieve this distinction. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) launched the National Certification Program (NCP) to establish law enforcement training standards and “best practices” relating to improved professionalism and skill sets for the nation’s first responders. Since NCP courses are recognized nationally, any time a Peace Officer from one of the member states completes GST Level1 Instructor Certification Program (in person), the training hours will count towards the officer’s mandatory in-service training requirements. To confirm that your state is an IADLEST member, please visit GracieUniversity.com/POST.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:
– Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top!
– Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended.
– Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.
– REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) – Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
– If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training
gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
– Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.
– Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
– Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped.
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: TBA
Prerequisites: 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
Registration: Cost of the course is $895 per student
Class will meet: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 61354
Description: TASER X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 Instructor certification course. With the release of Version 24, we have enhanced the instructor course to teach students how to develop and safely execute scenarios and isolation drills and provide more in-depth scenario training. You will be certified to instruct others on the use of the X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 energy weapons. Students will be required to complete an interactive on-line experience prior to attending the two-day in-classroom training. All registrations for this course close 7 days in advance. Students wanting to access the system must first have an account and login or create a new account at MyAxon. There is a 24 to 48 hour verification approval process. Help with enrolling and payment options can be found here: Help What to bring: • Dress – Appropriate training attire • Department issued TASER holster – if applicable • Duty belt and training pistol (if available) What not to bring: • No firearms • No ammunition • No TASER energy weapons (will be provided by Axon) • No defense sprays • No weapons of any kind REMINDER: All students will complete the same on-line course and attend BOTH days of practical training.
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: Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-Escalation 7 hours with 3 hours scenario based, Laws Concerning stops, searches, and the use of force 2 hours with 2 hour scenario based and Officer Safety Techniuqes, including cover concealment and time 3 hours with 2 hours scenario based.
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Overview:
The GST Course consist of 23 stand-up and ground techniques taught in 40 hour over a 5-day period. Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military& Law Enforcement personnel in the field. – All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. – What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 video course online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. – Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. – These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. .- Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
POST Credit for GST Completion While the hosting state does not currently offer POST credit for GST completion, if you are attending the course from out of state, you may qualify for POST credit in your state. The GST course is now POST Certified in over 40 states in America, making Gracie University the only jiu-jitsu organization in the country to achieve this distinction. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) launched the National Certification Program (NCP) to establish law enforcement training standards and “best practices” relating to improved professionalism and skill sets for the nation’s first responders. Since NCP courses are recognized nationally, any time a Peace Officer from one of the member states completes GST Level1 Instructor Certification Program (in person), the training hours will count towards the officer’s mandatory in-service training requirements. To confirm that your state is an IADLEST member, please visit GracieUniversity.com/POST.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:
– Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top!
– Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended.
– Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.
– REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) – Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
– If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training
gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
– Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.
– Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
– Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped.
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: TBA
Prerequisites: 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
Registration: Cost of the course is $895 per student
Class will meet: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 61354
Description: TASER X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 Instructor certification course. With the release of Version 24, we have enhanced the instructor course to teach students how to develop and safely execute scenarios and isolation drills and provide more in-depth scenario training. You will be certified to instruct others on the use of the X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 energy weapons. Students will be required to complete an interactive on-line experience prior to attending the two-day in-classroom training. All registrations for this course close 7 days in advance. Students wanting to access the system must first have an account and login or create a new account at MyAxon. There is a 24 to 48 hour verification approval process. Help with enrolling and payment options can be found here: Help What to bring: • Dress – Appropriate training attire • Department issued TASER holster – if applicable • Duty belt and training pistol (if available) What not to bring: • No firearms • No ammunition • No TASER energy weapons (will be provided by Axon) • No defense sprays • No weapons of any kind REMINDER: All students will complete the same on-line course and attend BOTH days of practical training.
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: Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-Escalation 7 hours with 3 hours scenario based, Laws Concerning stops, searches, and the use of force 2 hours with 2 hour scenario based and Officer Safety Techniuqes, including cover concealment and time 3 hours with 2 hours scenario based.
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Overview:
The GST Course consist of 23 stand-up and ground techniques taught in 40 hour over a 5-day period. Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military& Law Enforcement personnel in the field. – All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. – What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 video course online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. – Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. – These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. .- Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
POST Credit for GST Completion While the hosting state does not currently offer POST credit for GST completion, if you are attending the course from out of state, you may qualify for POST credit in your state. The GST course is now POST Certified in over 40 states in America, making Gracie University the only jiu-jitsu organization in the country to achieve this distinction. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) launched the National Certification Program (NCP) to establish law enforcement training standards and “best practices” relating to improved professionalism and skill sets for the nation’s first responders. Since NCP courses are recognized nationally, any time a Peace Officer from one of the member states completes GST Level1 Instructor Certification Program (in person), the training hours will count towards the officer’s mandatory in-service training requirements. To confirm that your state is an IADLEST member, please visit GracieUniversity.com/POST.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:
– Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top!
– Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended.
– Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.
– REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) – Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
– If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training
gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
– Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.
– Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
– Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped.
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: TBA
Prerequisites: 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
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Overview:
The GST Course consist of 23 stand-up and ground techniques taught in 40 hour over a 5-day period. Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military& Law Enforcement personnel in the field. – All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. – What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 video course online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. – Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. – These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. .- Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
POST Credit for GST Completion While the hosting state does not currently offer POST credit for GST completion, if you are attending the course from out of state, you may qualify for POST credit in your state. The GST course is now POST Certified in over 40 states in America, making Gracie University the only jiu-jitsu organization in the country to achieve this distinction. The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) launched the National Certification Program (NCP) to establish law enforcement training standards and “best practices” relating to improved professionalism and skill sets for the nation’s first responders. Since NCP courses are recognized nationally, any time a Peace Officer from one of the member states completes GST Level1 Instructor Certification Program (in person), the training hours will count towards the officer’s mandatory in-service training requirements. To confirm that your state is an IADLEST member, please visit GracieUniversity.com/POST.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:
– Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top!
– Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended.
– Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.
– REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) – Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
– If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training
gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
– Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.
– Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
– Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped.
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: TBA
Prerequisites: 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
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
ATTENTION SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATORS: THIS TRAINING IS
PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE 8 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATOR TRAINING
Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide new perspectives on understanding sex assault victims and will cover best practices for investigation sex crimes. Instruction will address trauma informed interviews, Neurobiology and the brain, hospital protocols, requirements under the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act, and other relevant topics.
TOPICS:
Statistics and common rape myths
Neurobiology and the brain
The initial interview
Report Writing
Evidence Collection
Role of the rape advocate
Considerations at the emergency room
Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act (SAIPA)
Trauma informed interview of the victim • Age sensitive victims
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, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice .50 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect .50 hours, 3.5 hours Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response.
Class will meet at: Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range
21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 12
Course Objective
Designed around use of the ‘bean bag’ less lethal shotgun round, this instructor level course provides techniques and procedures for teaching this less than lethal option to patrol officers & tactical team end-user. This is hands-on training.
Course Content
Product Selection Comparisons
Use of Force Issue
Case Studies
Core Manipulation Drills
Student Teaching Assignments
Solo & Two Officer Tactics Range Sessions
What to Bring:
Eye & Ear Protection / Shotgun / Duty Pistol / Belt Kit/ Range Uniform
AMMO COUNT:
12 Gauge: Less-Lethal Round – 18 each – Non-Specific Brand
12 Gauge: Birdshot- 250 rounds
Pistol – 100 rounds
Due to issues with Byrna brand ammo. Not allowing that ammo in class or for operational use
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: TBA
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
ATTENTION SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATORS: THIS TRAINING IS
PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE 8 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATOR TRAINING
Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide new perspectives on understanding sex assault victims and will cover best practices for investigation sex crimes. Instruction will address trauma informed interviews, Neurobiology and the brain, hospital protocols, requirements under the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act, and other relevant topics.
TOPICS:
Statistics and common rape myths
Neurobiology and the brain
The initial interview
Report Writing
Evidence Collection
Role of the rape advocate
Considerations at the emergency room
Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act (SAIPA)
Trauma informed interview of the victim • Age sensitive victims
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, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice .50 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect .50 hours, 3.5 hours Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response.
Class will meet at: Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range
21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 12
Course Objective
Designed around use of the ‘bean bag’ less lethal shotgun round, this instructor level course provides techniques and procedures for teaching this less than lethal option to patrol officers & tactical team end-user. This is hands-on training.
Course Content
Product Selection Comparisons
Use of Force Issue
Case Studies
Core Manipulation Drills
Student Teaching Assignments
Solo & Two Officer Tactics Range Sessions
What to Bring:
Eye & Ear Protection / Shotgun / Duty Pistol / Belt Kit/ Range Uniform
AMMO COUNT:
12 Gauge: Less-Lethal Round – 18 each – Non-Specific Brand
12 Gauge: Birdshot- 250 rounds
Pistol – 100 rounds
Due to issues with Byrna brand ammo. Not allowing that ammo in class or for operational use
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: TBA
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
**Attendees must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Initial Response 8-hour training in-person or the 8-hour online class to attend**
Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 11, 2026
Course Size: Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64
Course Objective
This course will meet all the requirements of the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act (Public Act 099-0801) which was enacted January 1, 2017. This Act requires all agencies employing law enforcement officers who conduct sexual assault and abuse investigations be required to provide specialized training
Course Content
Victim Centered The Suspect – Who are the offenders?
Trauma Informed Methods of Clearing & Closing Cases
Issues of Sexual Assault The Investigations – case study
Victim Selection Issues in Sexual Assault Cases
Victim Interview considerations Role of the Rape Advocate
Trauma Informed Interview Techniques Hospital & Role of the SANE
Victim Challenges Follow Up to the Interview
Social Media and Digital Forensics Documentation
Overview of the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act
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, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates 1-hour, Procedural Justice .50 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours, Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response 4 hours. Continuing Education Lead Homicide Investigator 8 hours, Sexual Assault Investigator Training 8 hours.
Class will meet at: Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range
21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 12
Course Objective
Designed around use of the ‘bean bag’ less lethal shotgun round, this instructor level course provides techniques and procedures for teaching this less than lethal option to patrol officers & tactical team end-user. This is hands-on training.
Course Content
Product Selection Comparisons
Use of Force Issue
Case Studies
Core Manipulation Drills
Student Teaching Assignments
Solo & Two Officer Tactics Range Sessions
What to Bring:
Eye & Ear Protection / Shotgun / Duty Pistol / Belt Kit/ Range Uniform
AMMO COUNT:
12 Gauge: Less-Lethal Round – 18 each – Non-Specific Brand
12 Gauge: Birdshot- 250 rounds
Pistol – 100 rounds
Due to issues with Byrna brand ammo. Not allowing that ammo in class or for operational use
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: TBA
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
**Attendees must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Initial Response 8-hour training in-person or the 8-hour online class to attend**
Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 11, 2026
Course Size: Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64
Course Objective
This course will meet all the requirements of the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act (Public Act 099-0801) which was enacted January 1, 2017. This Act requires all agencies employing law enforcement officers who conduct sexual assault and abuse investigations be required to provide specialized training
Course Content
Victim Centered The Suspect – Who are the offenders?
Trauma Informed Methods of Clearing & Closing Cases
Issues of Sexual Assault The Investigations – case study
Victim Selection Issues in Sexual Assault Cases
Victim Interview considerations Role of the Rape Advocate
Trauma Informed Interview Techniques Hospital & Role of the SANE
Victim Challenges Follow Up to the Interview
Social Media and Digital Forensics Documentation
Overview of the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act
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, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Updates 1-hour, Procedural Justice .50 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours, Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response 4 hours. Continuing Education Lead Homicide Investigator 8 hours, Sexual Assault Investigator Training 8 hours.
Class will meet at: Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range
21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 12
Course Objective
Designed around use of the ‘bean bag’ less lethal shotgun round, this instructor level course provides techniques and procedures for teaching this less than lethal option to patrol officers & tactical team end-user. This is hands-on training.
Course Content
Product Selection Comparisons
Use of Force Issue
Case Studies
Core Manipulation Drills
Student Teaching Assignments
Solo & Two Officer Tactics Range Sessions
What to Bring:
Eye & Ear Protection / Shotgun / Duty Pistol / Belt Kit/ Range Uniform
AMMO COUNT:
12 Gauge: Less-Lethal Round – 18 each – Non-Specific Brand
12 Gauge: Birdshot- 250 rounds
Pistol – 100 rounds
Due to issues with Byrna brand ammo. Not allowing that ammo in class or for operational use
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: TBA
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 12, 2026
Course Size: Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64
Course Objective
To provide officers with information about human trafficking include victims, offenders, indicators, interviewing and services to identify and assist victims of trafficking.
Course Content
Human Trafficking training and how it applies to law enforcement.
The victim – This section will cover key points for officers to be aware of ranging from physical signs, trauma and how it affects victims and our ability to investigate, understanding victimization, disclosure, questioning child victims and resources for victims.
Indicators – This section will help officers become more aware of what to look for when identifying victims of trafficking including recognizing the appearance of a victim and behaviors of victims. Officers will also learn of indicators of offenders and how to spot them on traffic stops or in a residence.
Interviewing – Interviewing the offender and victims in person and to think outside the box using technology. Identify ways to interact with victim in a sensitive manner when interviewing
Case Study and Scenario – Officers will be given a case study then a scenario to work through.
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: Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights 2.5 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 1.00 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 1 hours, and Laws Concerning Stops Searches and Use of Force 1 hour
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Heather Hansen and Christopher Collins
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2026
Course Size: Maximum – 16
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This new 32 hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be addressed include:
– How to instruct to all adult learning styles
– Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
– Organization and lesson plan preparation
– Writing course objectives
– Different types of class participation
– How to construct exam questions
– Classroom media, including PowerPoint and Poll Everywhere
About the Instructor’s:
Lt. 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.
Heather has worked for the North Eastern Multi-Regional Training Corporation for the last 18 years. One area of her career that she is most proud of is that she has trained and collaborated with over 4500 law enforcement officers in the areas of Lead Homicide Investigator, Instructor Development, Career Survival, Fingerprinting, Footwear, Weapons, Biology/DNA, Tool Marks, Courtroom Testimony and working crime scenes from discovery of the first piece of evidence to courtroom conviction. Notable highlights of Heather’s testimonies include a life sentence for an offender that ambushed and murdered a Metra Railroad Police Officer; and a 126 year sentence for an offender who, with a juvenile accomplice, committed a home invasion, sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman terrorizing her and using her own vehicle during commission of the crimes. Currently, Heather is an instructor with 4 mobile training units throughout Illinois.
Heather has ascended the ranks and was promoted from Master Sergeant to Acting Lieutenant in 2019. She currently serves as Lieutenant of patrol and the Operations officer for 4 counties west of the Chicagoland area, at District 16 of the Illinois State Police. Heather also serves as a crisis and hostage negotiator on the Northern Swat and Crisis Negotiations Team.
Finally, Heather is most comfortable and inspired with the criminal patrol she sees from great officers every day. As crime rates rise across the Country she focuses on solid investigative techniques, identifying physical evidence that merits convictions in the eyes of jurors and our justice system.
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: Cultural Competency 3 hours and Procedural Justice 2 hours
Instructor: Brian Galske, Danielle Butts, and Catherine Hundley
March 16-19, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 10, 2026
Course Size: Minimum 15 – Maximum – 30
Bring a charged laptop all handouts will be provided on thumb drive
Course Objective
This four-day, 32-hour program has been designed by expert practitioners from the fields of juvenile law, social work, and law enforcement to assist recently assigned juvenile officers in the legal, moral, and social issues that they will encounter in their positions as juvenile specialists. Public Act 88-7 requires “Juvenile Officers” to complete a course as prescribed by the Board. This course meets that requirement.
Course Overview:
The focus of this course is primarily to provide police officers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform their duties as juvenile officers. In this unique role, juvenile officers not only enforce laws, but also respond compassionately and effectively to family problems. They serve as protectors of society by investigating criminal acts for findings of delinquency and as supporters of youths by helping them to grow out of adolescence without experiencing the stigma of police involvement.
Specific topics to be addressed in this program include the following:
The role and responsibility of the Juvenile Officer
Gaining perspectives on the assignment
Child development
Child psychology
Communicating with adolescents and parents
Adolescents and electronic influences
Intervention and prevention strategies
Article I of the Juvenile Court Act: General provisions
Article II of the Juvenile Court Act: Abused, neglected, and dependent minors
Article III of the Juvenile Court Act: Minors requiring authoritative intervention
Article IV of the Juvenile Court Act: Addicted Minors
Article V of the Juvenile Court Act: Delinquent minors
Psychodynamics of child abuse
The role of law enforcement and social services
Protective custody • Investigative techniques
Preparing child abuse cases for court
Sexual abuse and sexual exploitation investigations
Course Goals:
The goals of this course are to make officers particularly aware of the demographics of the burgeoning youth population, which is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to gang recruitment, violent crime, sexual exploitation, alcohol, and drug abuse, and carrying weapons. Officers will become uniquely aware of these problems and the needs facing the children, adolescents, young adults, and parents that they will be serving in their capacity as juvenile officers. Throughout the program, participation in supportive networks such as Juvenile Officer Associations, Gang Task Forces, and high school liaison programs will be discussed and encouraged.
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: Civil Rights 2 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 4 hours, Human Rights 3 hours; Legal Updates 9 hours; Procedural Justice 5 hours, Crisis Intervention 1 hours, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 3 hours, Specialized Training, Juvenile Law 10 hours, Officer & Youth Interactions 16 hours and Lead Homicide Investigator 32 hours.
Class will meet at: Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, East Peoria
GST Level 2 Overview: Since its inception, the GST master instructors have been actively gathering reports and recommendations from GST instructors worldwide. These contributors, from federal, state, and local agencies throughout North America, offered their experience and expertise to help Gracie University develop the Level 2 course, adding several new lessons to build upon the GST Level 1 material. After more than a decade of success, the SafeWrap system and the LAB were added to the Level 2 course. The SafeWrap system, created in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions needing a safe and highly effective way to restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients, prioritizes patient safety by using no joint locks, choke holds, or strikes and minimizing diaphragm compression to facilitate free breathing and reduce panic. The LAB is an interactive session where participants share their most effective techniques and present challenging problems to instructors and the class for solutions. All active Level 2 instructors have full access to every LAB, as all sessions are filmed.
Bring Your Duty Belt and Training Gear: Several of the GST Level 2 weapon retention techniques will be practiced using the duty belt. In order to maximize training benefit, course participants must bring their duty belt/assault vest/web gear, applicable holster, as well as an appropriate training handgun and training handcuffs for use during the week. Please note: absolutely no live weapons will be permitted in the training area at any time. Please do NOT bring: firearms, knives, less lethal devices, etc.
GST Level 2 (L2) Qualification Requirements + GST Level 1 (L1) Recertification In order to participate in the Level 2 GST course, participants must have completed GST Level 1 within the last two years. In addition to certifying instructors in the 17 new lessons and the SafeWrap system, the Level 2 course will also serve as Level 1 recertification for all who attend. As part of the recertification benefits, Level 2 graduates will also be granted access to the complete GST Level 1 & 2 course online through Gracie University. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period.
– Open only to active (reserve/guard okay) Military personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and Firefighters/EMTs. Disclaimer: All non-US based LE and MIL personnel must be pre-approved before registering. To begin the approval process, please contact our GST Director below.
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants: .- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! .- Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, kimono pants or tactical pants. .- Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes (Please clip fingers and toes if barefoot). .- NEW: Duty belt/web gear, applicable holster, body armor, as well as an appropriate training handgun. (Helmet is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor). .- Other: Meals not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Optional: Groin & mouth protection.
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: TBA
Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals
March 23-27, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 16, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 25
All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along
Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Role Playing and Working Lunch
Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class
Course Object
This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
Course Content
Topics include:
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium
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: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours
Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals
March 23-27, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 16, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 25
All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along
Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Role Playing and Working Lunch
Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class
Course Object
This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
Course Content
Topics include:
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium
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: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours
The Force Encounters Course introduces the psychological and physiological factors that affect threat assessment, sensory perception, decision, performance, and memory and applies these evidence-based concepts to high-stress and life-threatening encounters in a law enforcement context.
The curriculum for this program is based on Force Science’s peer-reviewed research that uses precise time-and-motion measurements to document environmental, physiological, and psychological dynamics during high-threat events. Real-world examples are used to facilitate discussion and demonstrate the ways physiological and technological factors affect the answers to critical use-of-force questions
Course Content
The course materials are delivered in class through lectures, group discussions, video presentations, and case studies.
How attention, decision-making, and response dynamics influence reaction time.
How adrenaline, attention, and trigger speed affect shooting performance.
How video recordings’ capabilities and limitations may affect viewer perception of events.
How popular firearm tactics can increase the risk of armed encounters.
How critical incidents can affect memory.
How the speed of assault influences de-escalation strategies and tactics.
How the speed of assault, prone threats, attention, and exhaustion can affect traffic stops and investigative approaches.
How the aforementioned factors can affect the memory and performance of all participants in a critical incident.
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: De-Escalation 6 hours, High Risk Traffic Stops 2 hours, Officer Safety 7 hours
Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals
March 23-27, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 16, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 25
All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along
Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Role Playing and Working Lunch
Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class
Course Object
This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
Course Content
Topics include:
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium
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: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours
The Force Encounters Course introduces the psychological and physiological factors that affect threat assessment, sensory perception, decision, performance, and memory and applies these evidence-based concepts to high-stress and life-threatening encounters in a law enforcement context.
The curriculum for this program is based on Force Science’s peer-reviewed research that uses precise time-and-motion measurements to document environmental, physiological, and psychological dynamics during high-threat events. Real-world examples are used to facilitate discussion and demonstrate the ways physiological and technological factors affect the answers to critical use-of-force questions
Course Content
The course materials are delivered in class through lectures, group discussions, video presentations, and case studies.
How attention, decision-making, and response dynamics influence reaction time.
How adrenaline, attention, and trigger speed affect shooting performance.
How video recordings’ capabilities and limitations may affect viewer perception of events.
How popular firearm tactics can increase the risk of armed encounters.
How critical incidents can affect memory.
How the speed of assault influences de-escalation strategies and tactics.
How the speed of assault, prone threats, attention, and exhaustion can affect traffic stops and investigative approaches.
How the aforementioned factors can affect the memory and performance of all participants in a critical incident.
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: De-Escalation 6 hours, High Risk Traffic Stops 2 hours, Officer Safety 7 hours
Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals
March 23-27, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 16, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 25
All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along
Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Role Playing and Working Lunch
Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class
Course Object
This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
Course Content
Topics include:
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium
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: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours
Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals
March 23-27, 2026
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 16, 2026
Course Size: Maximum 25
All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along
Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Role Playing and Working Lunch
Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class
Course Object
This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
Course Content
Topics include:
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium
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: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours
ISP – Understanding the Firearms Restraining Order Act
Instructor: ISP – M/Sgt. Zachary Kettelkamp
March 27, 2026
10pm – 12pm
Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria
Enrollment Deadline: March 20, 2026
Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 40
Course Objective
Firearms Restraining Orders allow law enforcement officers and family members or household members to obtain a court order temporarily restricting an individual who is determined to be at risk of harming themselves or others from securing or maintaining access to firearms, ammunition, or firearm parts while respecting the individual’s constitutional rights and providing a judicial procedure for challenging the Order. The FRO may be an Emergency Order which will last 14 days or an order which will last one year.
Course Content
An individual filing a petition (Petitioner) for an emergency or one-year FRO may be any one of the following:
Law Enforcement Officer
Spouse of the respondent
Former Spouse of the respondent
Parent
Child or stepchild of the respondent
Any other person related by blood or present marriage to the respondent
A person with whom the respondent has a child in common
A person who shares a common dwelling with the respondent
A FRO Petition may be filed in any county where the individual identified as posing a threat (Respondent) resides or any county where an incident occurred that involved the Respondent posing an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to the Respondent or another by having in his or her custody or control, or purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm, ammunition, or firearm parts that could be assembled to make an operable firearm.
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: Firearms Restraining Order Act 1 hour; Legal Updates 1 hour
Active Threat Solo Officer Response Rapid Deployment
Instructor: Tim Margis, Dan Glover, and Jon Quast
March 28, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at: Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 20, 2026
Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 20
Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Course Objective:
This one-day, 8-hour course is designed to provide officers with the skills to perform a solo response to active ongoing life-threatening situations. Students will be taught immediate action tactics in the ITOA format to better prepare them for on duty situations that may require them to make entry into an active threat situation alone.
Course Content:
Immediate action is the swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to a life-threatening active threat situation. These situations require immediate action and the rapid deployment of law enforcement. Failure to act has catastrophic consequences resulting in death and/or great bodily harm to innocent people.
These incidents may also necessitate the immediate and rapid deployment of personnel to contain and prevent the escape of an armed and dangerous offender, or rescue a downed officer and/or civilian. Topics to be addressed include:
Individual movement
Individual room clearing tactics
Use-of-force and safety priorities
Equipment and identification requirements
Linking up with other first responders and integration of other personnel and agencies
Students will break for lunch; however, students may bring their own lunch if they wish.
Students may wear patrol uniforms if they wish. A long sleeve shirt is suggested for the scenario portion of training. The course requires every student to be equipped with a converted patrol rifle and pistol that shoot marking cartridges. A limited supply of converted pistols and rifle drop in bolts will be available for those that do not have their own converted weapons. Students are required to have converted weapons during the scenario portion of the class.
Students are asked to bring their own Glock 17T/Converted Marking Round Capable Training Pistol, and a Patrol Rifle Drop in Bolt Conversion/Dedicated Marking Round Converted Rifle if available. Acceptable marking rounds include: 9mm & .223 Simunition / 9mm & .223 UTM & Force-on-Force Brands. Airsoft is also acceptable. (No Live Ammunition)
MTU7 can provide officers with Patrol Rifle Drop in Bolt Conversions. MTU7 has a limited number of Glock 17T Converted Pistols to loan out.
Who Should Attend:
Any Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
Students may wear uniforms if they wish but is not required. Long sleeves of some sort is suggested for the simunitions portion of training.
Simunition weapons and paint marking rounds will be provided. Full face mask/protective helmets will also be provided. If students wish to wear their own eye protection/mask they made bring it.
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: 1-hour Civil Rights, .50 hours De-Escalation Techniques with .50 hours scenario based, 1 hours Laws Concerning Stops, Searches, and Use of Force with .50 hours scenario based, 5.50 hours of Officer Safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time with 4.50 hours of scenario based. Specialized Mandate: 8 hours – Active Threat Response 8 with 5.50 hours of scenario based
Prerequisites: 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
Prerequisites: 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
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: March 24, 2026
Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 20
Course Objective
This 8-hour training course was designed to familiarize officers with various aspects of death investigations from scene response through case closure.
Course Content
In Death Investigations, patrol officers and detectives will gain a comprehensive understanding of their roles in death investigations. Instruction includes a focus on collaborating with jurisdictional death investigation agencies, recognizing common causes of death, processing scenes based on various situational factors, and documenting and preserving critical evidence. Review of case studies will encourage critical thinking regarding application of basic investigation techniques and evidence technician skills. Other topics include attendance at autopsies, the process of a coroner’s inquest, report writing, and making notification.
COURSE GOALS: This course aims to accomplish the following student objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of a complete and thorough death investigation from initial arrival at the scene through case closure.
Learn and retain the basic tasks involved in a death investigation including handling of evidence, collecting relevant case information from various sources, working with decedent families, and collaborating with death investigation agencies.
Recognize the importance and value of working with their jurisdiction’s death investigation agency including post-scene follow up and obtaining autopsy and toxicological evidence.
Know the various and unique steps involved in a death investigation based on initial observations and suspected manner of death.
Obtain the skills necessary for performing an on-scene body examination to ensure an accurate cause and manner of death are established.
Learn the best practices of working with next of kin including making notification, providing resources, and following up after initial contact.
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: Const. Use of LE Authority .50 hours; Human Rights .50 hours; Leal Update .50h ours; Procedural Justice 2.50 hours and Specialized Training: Lead Homicide Investigator 8 hours
The Illinois Department of Transportation, with support of various emergency response agencies and groups, has established a statewide Traffic Incident Management Training Program.
This 4-hour course includes participants from all disciplines involved in incident management and is the first multi-disciplinary class of its kind in Illinois.
The goal is to provide responders with information and best practices that improve their safety at highway incident scenes.
This TIM training class qualifies eligible EMT-Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic, Advanced EMTs, Emergency Medical Dispatchers, First Responders, Emergency Medical Responders, and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurses for four (4)hours of Continuing Educationcredits. Eligible responders shouldnotify instructor(s) upon arrivaland bring your IDPH EMS licensenumber to receive the course CECredits
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, Constitutional/proper use of LE Authority .50 hours, Emergency Medical Response Training and Certification 1.00 hour, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 1 hour, and Lead Homicide Investigator 4 hours
