CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Freedom of Information

Instructor: Don Hays, Illinois Prosecutor Services

May 5, 2026

8am – 12pm

Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 North University, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline: April 28, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 15 Maximum – 64

Course Object

The Freedom of Information Presentation will contain a complete analysis of the current Freedom of Information Statute. This will include a detailed discussion of the terms and definitions listed in the Act. The Illinois Attorney General’s guide to the application of the Freedom of Information Act will be analyzed.

 Course Content

This will include the Attorney General’s Opinions on this subject and their determinations of the various problems that arise in dealing with this subject. Relevant case law will be analyzed. Additionally, the Illinois Police Blotter Act and numerous other provisions that have been created to deal with this Act will be discussed and analyzed. Specific topics to be discussed include: the limitations of the Act, various definitions that must be considered, the time deadlines provided by the Act, and the various exclusions from the coverage of the Act. Various techniques in dealing with FOI requests will be discussed and the alternative methods of responding to these requests will be listed and analyzed. In addition, the Local Records Act will be discussed. “Local Records” will be defined. Guidelines for compliance with these provisions concerning both paper and electronic records will be discussed. The required methods of identifying, inventorying, and destroying local records will be analyzed.

About the Instructor: Don Hays

Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Twenty-five years’ experience in training State’s Attorneys and Law Enforcement Officers in various areas of the law. Instructor at the Lincoln Land Police Training Institute for five years. Subjects: Arrest, Search and Seizure; Criminal Justice Legislation; Evidence Law; the Controlled Substances and Cannabis Control Acts. Instructor for numerous police training organizations training Law Enforcement Officers on numerous topics related to law enforcement.  Produced and presented numerous training presentations for State’s Attorneys. An approved presenter of numerous M-CLE General Law and Ethics presentations for the Office of the Appellate Prosecutor.

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 3 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Sexual Assault Trauma Informed

Initial Response

 Instructor: Susan Bursztynsky

 DATE: May 6, 2026

 8am – 4pm

ATTENTION SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATORS: THIS TRAINING IS

PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE 8 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATOR TRAINING 

Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL

Enrollment Deadline: April 30, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 15 Maximum – 25

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.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Sexual Assault Investigator Training

Instructor: Sarah Raymond and Susan Bursztynsky

DATE: May 7, 2026

8am – 4pm

Mandated training for all Investigators who

conduct Sexual Assault and Abuse Investigations

 **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 Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline: April 30, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 15 Maximum – 25

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.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Interview and Interrogation (I&I) Pro: Today’s Professional and Effective Interview & Interrogation Approach

Instructor: Domenic Cappelluti

May 11-13, 2026

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: LaSalle County SO, 707 E. Etna, Ottawa, IL

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This 3-day seminar has been created by lead instructor and interviewing expert Detective Dom Cappelluti. It was created to specifically prepare today’s detectives, investigators, agents, supervisors, gang and drug officers, and uniformed patrol officers to become effective interviewers when conducting criminal investigations and other professional duties as directed by their respective agencies.

Course Content

The focus of this seminar is to provide law enforcement personnel with specialized interview and interrogation training that will significantly help develop the knowledge and skill level needed to effectively and professionally conduct interviews and interrogations with today’s most experienced criminals. Each specific module has been designed for every participant to focus on self-evaluation and address their own strong and weak points as they prepare to become professional interviewers in today’s demanding times.

About the Instructor

Dom Cappelluti is a veteran detective with a large (Illinois) police department and a former group supervisor of a multi-jurisdictional homicide task force. With over 27 years of experience Dom has specialized in high profile violent street crimes, gang homicides, murder for hire cases on gang and drug officers and officer involved shootings. Dom has worked interview rooms and conducted thousands of interviews and interrogations as a senior detective.

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 10.5 hours, Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority, Cultural Competency .5 hours, Legal Updates 1 hours, Procedural Justice 1 hours, and 24 hours of Continuing Ed Lead Homicide Investigator

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Field Training Officer Certification Course

Instructor: Steve Kellams, LLRMI

May 11-15, 2026

8am – 5pm

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

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 50

Course Objective

This course is designed to equip Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to develop new officers into professional, ethical, and effective members of their agencies. Based on a modified “San Jose” program, widely adopted across U.S. departments, the course provides practical strategies for on-the-job training while emphasizing professionalism, confidence, and adherence to agency standards. The mission of the FTO Certification is to recognize public safety practitioners who demonstrate expertise and dedication in field training. A properly functioning FTO program is crucial for reducing liability, ensuring consistent performance, and supporting agency credibility. Certification is valid for two years. Successful candidates receive a certificate recognizing their status as a Certified

Field Training Officer. Candidates must complete both written and practical tests to earn certification. To maintain certification, graduates must attend at least one FTO-related training program during the two-year validity period.

Course Components Include:

• Field Training Officer Certification Course
• Leadership for the FTO
• Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
• FTO Refresher

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other FTO program models

Understand differences between lesson plans and check-off lists

Identify the demands placed on FTOs as instructors

List and avoid common errors in performance ratings

Apply adult learning theory to field training

Recognize liability issues related to field training

Conduct performance evaluations effectively

Utilize the rating scale and reference numbers accurately

Complete the Daily Observation Report properly

Counsel and mentor new officers/deputies

Apply problem-solving technique

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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; Procedural Justice 25 hours.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Field Training Officer Certification Course

Instructor: Steve Kellams, LLRMI

May 11-15, 2026

8am – 5pm

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

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 50

Course Objective

This course is designed to equip Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to develop new officers into professional, ethical, and effective members of their agencies. Based on a modified “San Jose” program, widely adopted across U.S. departments, the course provides practical strategies for on-the-job training while emphasizing professionalism, confidence, and adherence to agency standards. The mission of the FTO Certification is to recognize public safety practitioners who demonstrate expertise and dedication in field training. A properly functioning FTO program is crucial for reducing liability, ensuring consistent performance, and supporting agency credibility. Certification is valid for two years. Successful candidates receive a certificate recognizing their status as a Certified

Field Training Officer. Candidates must complete both written and practical tests to earn certification. To maintain certification, graduates must attend at least one FTO-related training program during the two-year validity period.

Course Components Include:

• Field Training Officer Certification Course
• Leadership for the FTO
• Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
• FTO Refresher

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other FTO program models

Understand differences between lesson plans and check-off lists

Identify the demands placed on FTOs as instructors

List and avoid common errors in performance ratings

Apply adult learning theory to field training

Recognize liability issues related to field training

Conduct performance evaluations effectively

Utilize the rating scale and reference numbers accurately

Complete the Daily Observation Report properly

Counsel and mentor new officers/deputies

Apply problem-solving technique

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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; Procedural Justice 25 hours.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Interview and Interrogation (I&I) Pro: Today’s Professional and Effective Interview & Interrogation Approach

Instructor: Domenic Cappelluti

May 11-13, 2026

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: LaSalle County SO, 707 E. Etna, Ottawa, IL

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This 3-day seminar has been created by lead instructor and interviewing expert Detective Dom Cappelluti. It was created to specifically prepare today’s detectives, investigators, agents, supervisors, gang and drug officers, and uniformed patrol officers to become effective interviewers when conducting criminal investigations and other professional duties as directed by their respective agencies.

Course Content

The focus of this seminar is to provide law enforcement personnel with specialized interview and interrogation training that will significantly help develop the knowledge and skill level needed to effectively and professionally conduct interviews and interrogations with today’s most experienced criminals. Each specific module has been designed for every participant to focus on self-evaluation and address their own strong and weak points as they prepare to become professional interviewers in today’s demanding times.

About the Instructor

Dom Cappelluti is a veteran detective with a large (Illinois) police department and a former group supervisor of a multi-jurisdictional homicide task force. With over 27 years of experience Dom has specialized in high profile violent street crimes, gang homicides, murder for hire cases on gang and drug officers and officer involved shootings. Dom has worked interview rooms and conducted thousands of interviews and interrogations as a senior detective.

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 10.5 hours, Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority, Cultural Competency .5 hours, Legal Updates 1 hours, Procedural Justice 1 hours, and 24 hours of Continuing Ed Lead Homicide Investigator

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – Mandatory Firearms Course – 40 – Hours 

Instructors: Kyle Veech, Kevin Keen and, Tony Segree

May 12-17, 2026 

Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range

21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Course Size: Minimum 10 Maximum 14

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: May 5, 2026

FOID Card Required for all attendees

Certificate of Liability from your agency or municipality is required to attend

Due to many malfunctions: The Sig Sauer M18/P320 Pistol is not allowed in any firearms training.

Course Objectives

This course of instruction is designed to acquaint participants with the potential physical, mental, legal, and ethical hazards associated with the use/misuse of firearms, to introduce the overall firearms training requirements of the basic course, and to develop thorough basic instruction and supervised practical range exercises that test the individual’s ability to use firearms effectively.

Instruction will emphasize safe practice and caring for and using firearms on and off duty. These instructions should be clearly illustrated. Instruction will also include proper techniques for handling, loading, and unloading firearms, emphasizing that safety comes through learning and practice. Discussion will include appropriate equipment to be utilized which will better assure safety, such as proper holsters, the built-in safety of various types of firearms, and safety securing devices which can be used to assure firearm safety while it is being carried, when it is being handled, or when it is being stored.

The Safe-T Act made, among other changes, modifications to the Criminal Code of 2012. The new enactments which began becoming effective July 1, 2021, include new criminal statutes directed at law enforcement behavior and changes to the peace officer use of force statutes.

Five hours of classroom time will be devoted to the legal responsibility of the use of weapons, particularly the peace officer’s use of force in making an arrest.

Law-enforcement agencies and student officers must be made aware of the fact that this is a minimum standard basic firearms course only and should not be considered all the firearms training necessary for the officer to become and remain competent in firearms. It is required that all officers re-qualify once a year.

All officers must successfully complete the 40-Hour Mandatory Firearms Training Course required by Public Act 84-487 prior to carrying a firearm in the performance of their official duties.

The firearms training requirement is incorporated as an integral part of the basic law enforcement and basic correctional officer courses.

Officers will be given one opportunity to pass the MFT written exam and three chances to qualify with their service weapon, if they fail to pass the written exam and/or the qualification, they may have to complete the entire 40-Hour MFT course. Full & Part Time Police Officers successfully completing this course will have complied with Public Acts 70-652 and 84-487

Also, trainees should bring their duty weapon, shotgun, and leather gear to class.  The duty weapon and shotgun should be a good quality weapon in good condition.  Each trainee must provide the following ammunition:

Shotgun Ammunition:      

650 rounds of pistol ammunition

5 rounds of either #4 buck or .00 buck

5 rounds of rifled slug

5 rounds of field load

Slide Switch Flashlight (no twist switch)

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: Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority 3 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 25 hours with 20-hour scenario based, Laws Concerning Stops, Searches and Use of Force 1 hour, Officer Safety Techniques including Cover Concealment and Time 1 hour with 1 hour scenario based

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Field Training Officer Certification Course

Instructor: Steve Kellams, LLRMI

May 11-15, 2026

8am – 5pm

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

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 50

Course Objective

This course is designed to equip Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to develop new officers into professional, ethical, and effective members of their agencies. Based on a modified “San Jose” program, widely adopted across U.S. departments, the course provides practical strategies for on-the-job training while emphasizing professionalism, confidence, and adherence to agency standards. The mission of the FTO Certification is to recognize public safety practitioners who demonstrate expertise and dedication in field training. A properly functioning FTO program is crucial for reducing liability, ensuring consistent performance, and supporting agency credibility. Certification is valid for two years. Successful candidates receive a certificate recognizing their status as a Certified

Field Training Officer. Candidates must complete both written and practical tests to earn certification. To maintain certification, graduates must attend at least one FTO-related training program during the two-year validity period.

Course Components Include:

• Field Training Officer Certification Course
• Leadership for the FTO
• Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
• FTO Refresher

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other FTO program models

Understand differences between lesson plans and check-off lists

Identify the demands placed on FTOs as instructors

List and avoid common errors in performance ratings

Apply adult learning theory to field training

Recognize liability issues related to field training

Conduct performance evaluations effectively

Utilize the rating scale and reference numbers accurately

Complete the Daily Observation Report properly

Counsel and mentor new officers/deputies

Apply problem-solving technique

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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; Procedural Justice 25 hours.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Interview and Interrogation (I&I) Pro: Today’s Professional and Effective Interview & Interrogation Approach

Instructor: Domenic Cappelluti

May 11-13, 2026

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: LaSalle County SO, 707 E. Etna, Ottawa, IL

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

This 3-day seminar has been created by lead instructor and interviewing expert Detective Dom Cappelluti. It was created to specifically prepare today’s detectives, investigators, agents, supervisors, gang and drug officers, and uniformed patrol officers to become effective interviewers when conducting criminal investigations and other professional duties as directed by their respective agencies.

Course Content

The focus of this seminar is to provide law enforcement personnel with specialized interview and interrogation training that will significantly help develop the knowledge and skill level needed to effectively and professionally conduct interviews and interrogations with today’s most experienced criminals. Each specific module has been designed for every participant to focus on self-evaluation and address their own strong and weak points as they prepare to become professional interviewers in today’s demanding times.

About the Instructor

Dom Cappelluti is a veteran detective with a large (Illinois) police department and a former group supervisor of a multi-jurisdictional homicide task force. With over 27 years of experience Dom has specialized in high profile violent street crimes, gang homicides, murder for hire cases on gang and drug officers and officer involved shootings. Dom has worked interview rooms and conducted thousands of interviews and interrogations as a senior detective.

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 10.5 hours, Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority, Cultural Competency .5 hours, Legal Updates 1 hours, Procedural Justice 1 hours, and 24 hours of Continuing Ed Lead Homicide Investigator

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – Mandatory Firearms Course – 40 – Hours 

Instructors: Kyle Veech, Kevin Keen and, Tony Segree

May 12-17, 2026 

Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range

21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Course Size: Minimum 10 Maximum 14

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: May 5, 2026

FOID Card Required for all attendees

Certificate of Liability from your agency or municipality is required to attend

Due to many malfunctions: The Sig Sauer M18/P320 Pistol is not allowed in any firearms training.

Course Objectives

This course of instruction is designed to acquaint participants with the potential physical, mental, legal, and ethical hazards associated with the use/misuse of firearms, to introduce the overall firearms training requirements of the basic course, and to develop thorough basic instruction and supervised practical range exercises that test the individual’s ability to use firearms effectively.

Instruction will emphasize safe practice and caring for and using firearms on and off duty. These instructions should be clearly illustrated. Instruction will also include proper techniques for handling, loading, and unloading firearms, emphasizing that safety comes through learning and practice. Discussion will include appropriate equipment to be utilized which will better assure safety, such as proper holsters, the built-in safety of various types of firearms, and safety securing devices which can be used to assure firearm safety while it is being carried, when it is being handled, or when it is being stored.

The Safe-T Act made, among other changes, modifications to the Criminal Code of 2012. The new enactments which began becoming effective July 1, 2021, include new criminal statutes directed at law enforcement behavior and changes to the peace officer use of force statutes.

Five hours of classroom time will be devoted to the legal responsibility of the use of weapons, particularly the peace officer’s use of force in making an arrest.

Law-enforcement agencies and student officers must be made aware of the fact that this is a minimum standard basic firearms course only and should not be considered all the firearms training necessary for the officer to become and remain competent in firearms. It is required that all officers re-qualify once a year.

All officers must successfully complete the 40-Hour Mandatory Firearms Training Course required by Public Act 84-487 prior to carrying a firearm in the performance of their official duties.

The firearms training requirement is incorporated as an integral part of the basic law enforcement and basic correctional officer courses.

Officers will be given one opportunity to pass the MFT written exam and three chances to qualify with their service weapon, if they fail to pass the written exam and/or the qualification, they may have to complete the entire 40-Hour MFT course. Full & Part Time Police Officers successfully completing this course will have complied with Public Acts 70-652 and 84-487

Also, trainees should bring their duty weapon, shotgun, and leather gear to class.  The duty weapon and shotgun should be a good quality weapon in good condition.  Each trainee must provide the following ammunition:

Shotgun Ammunition:      

650 rounds of pistol ammunition

5 rounds of either #4 buck or .00 buck

5 rounds of rifled slug

5 rounds of field load

Slide Switch Flashlight (no twist switch)

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: Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority 3 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 25 hours with 20-hour scenario based, Laws Concerning Stops, Searches and Use of Force 1 hour, Officer Safety Techniques including Cover Concealment and Time 1 hour with 1 hour scenario based

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Field Training Officer Certification Course

Instructor: Steve Kellams, LLRMI

May 11-15, 2026

8am – 5pm

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

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 50

Course Objective

This course is designed to equip Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to develop new officers into professional, ethical, and effective members of their agencies. Based on a modified “San Jose” program, widely adopted across U.S. departments, the course provides practical strategies for on-the-job training while emphasizing professionalism, confidence, and adherence to agency standards. The mission of the FTO Certification is to recognize public safety practitioners who demonstrate expertise and dedication in field training. A properly functioning FTO program is crucial for reducing liability, ensuring consistent performance, and supporting agency credibility. Certification is valid for two years. Successful candidates receive a certificate recognizing their status as a Certified

Field Training Officer. Candidates must complete both written and practical tests to earn certification. To maintain certification, graduates must attend at least one FTO-related training program during the two-year validity period.

Course Components Include:

• Field Training Officer Certification Course
• Leadership for the FTO
• Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
• FTO Refresher

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other FTO program models

Understand differences between lesson plans and check-off lists

Identify the demands placed on FTOs as instructors

List and avoid common errors in performance ratings

Apply adult learning theory to field training

Recognize liability issues related to field training

Conduct performance evaluations effectively

Utilize the rating scale and reference numbers accurately

Complete the Daily Observation Report properly

Counsel and mentor new officers/deputies

Apply problem-solving technique

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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; Procedural Justice 25 hours.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – Mandatory Firearms Course – 40 – Hours 

Instructors: Kyle Veech, Kevin Keen and, Tony Segree

May 12-17, 2026 

Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range

21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Course Size: Minimum 10 Maximum 14

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: May 5, 2026

FOID Card Required for all attendees

Certificate of Liability from your agency or municipality is required to attend

Due to many malfunctions: The Sig Sauer M18/P320 Pistol is not allowed in any firearms training.

Course Objectives

This course of instruction is designed to acquaint participants with the potential physical, mental, legal, and ethical hazards associated with the use/misuse of firearms, to introduce the overall firearms training requirements of the basic course, and to develop thorough basic instruction and supervised practical range exercises that test the individual’s ability to use firearms effectively.

Instruction will emphasize safe practice and caring for and using firearms on and off duty. These instructions should be clearly illustrated. Instruction will also include proper techniques for handling, loading, and unloading firearms, emphasizing that safety comes through learning and practice. Discussion will include appropriate equipment to be utilized which will better assure safety, such as proper holsters, the built-in safety of various types of firearms, and safety securing devices which can be used to assure firearm safety while it is being carried, when it is being handled, or when it is being stored.

The Safe-T Act made, among other changes, modifications to the Criminal Code of 2012. The new enactments which began becoming effective July 1, 2021, include new criminal statutes directed at law enforcement behavior and changes to the peace officer use of force statutes.

Five hours of classroom time will be devoted to the legal responsibility of the use of weapons, particularly the peace officer’s use of force in making an arrest.

Law-enforcement agencies and student officers must be made aware of the fact that this is a minimum standard basic firearms course only and should not be considered all the firearms training necessary for the officer to become and remain competent in firearms. It is required that all officers re-qualify once a year.

All officers must successfully complete the 40-Hour Mandatory Firearms Training Course required by Public Act 84-487 prior to carrying a firearm in the performance of their official duties.

The firearms training requirement is incorporated as an integral part of the basic law enforcement and basic correctional officer courses.

Officers will be given one opportunity to pass the MFT written exam and three chances to qualify with their service weapon, if they fail to pass the written exam and/or the qualification, they may have to complete the entire 40-Hour MFT course. Full & Part Time Police Officers successfully completing this course will have complied with Public Acts 70-652 and 84-487

Also, trainees should bring their duty weapon, shotgun, and leather gear to class.  The duty weapon and shotgun should be a good quality weapon in good condition.  Each trainee must provide the following ammunition:

Shotgun Ammunition:      

650 rounds of pistol ammunition

5 rounds of either #4 buck or .00 buck

5 rounds of rifled slug

5 rounds of field load

Slide Switch Flashlight (no twist switch)

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: Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority 3 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 25 hours with 20-hour scenario based, Laws Concerning Stops, Searches and Use of Force 1 hour, Officer Safety Techniques including Cover Concealment and Time 1 hour with 1 hour scenario based

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Field Training Officer Certification Course

Instructor: Steve Kellams, LLRMI

May 11-15, 2026

8am – 5pm

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

Enrollment Deadline:  May 4, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 50

Course Objective

This course is designed to equip Field Training Officers (FTOs) with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to develop new officers into professional, ethical, and effective members of their agencies. Based on a modified “San Jose” program, widely adopted across U.S. departments, the course provides practical strategies for on-the-job training while emphasizing professionalism, confidence, and adherence to agency standards. The mission of the FTO Certification is to recognize public safety practitioners who demonstrate expertise and dedication in field training. A properly functioning FTO program is crucial for reducing liability, ensuring consistent performance, and supporting agency credibility. Certification is valid for two years. Successful candidates receive a certificate recognizing their status as a Certified

Field Training Officer. Candidates must complete both written and practical tests to earn certification. To maintain certification, graduates must attend at least one FTO-related training program during the two-year validity period.

Course Components Include:

• Field Training Officer Certification Course
• Leadership for the FTO
• Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
• FTO Refresher

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the “San Jose” and other FTO program models

Understand differences between lesson plans and check-off lists

Identify the demands placed on FTOs as instructors

List and avoid common errors in performance ratings

Apply adult learning theory to field training

Recognize liability issues related to field training

Conduct performance evaluations effectively

Utilize the rating scale and reference numbers accurately

Complete the Daily Observation Report properly

Counsel and mentor new officers/deputies

Apply problem-solving technique

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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; Procedural Justice 25 hours.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – Mandatory Firearms Course – 40 – Hours 

Instructors: Kyle Veech, Kevin Keen and, Tony Segree

May 12-17, 2026 

Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range

21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Course Size: Minimum 10 Maximum 14

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: May 5, 2026

FOID Card Required for all attendees

Certificate of Liability from your agency or municipality is required to attend

Due to many malfunctions: The Sig Sauer M18/P320 Pistol is not allowed in any firearms training.

Course Objectives

This course of instruction is designed to acquaint participants with the potential physical, mental, legal, and ethical hazards associated with the use/misuse of firearms, to introduce the overall firearms training requirements of the basic course, and to develop thorough basic instruction and supervised practical range exercises that test the individual’s ability to use firearms effectively.

Instruction will emphasize safe practice and caring for and using firearms on and off duty. These instructions should be clearly illustrated. Instruction will also include proper techniques for handling, loading, and unloading firearms, emphasizing that safety comes through learning and practice. Discussion will include appropriate equipment to be utilized which will better assure safety, such as proper holsters, the built-in safety of various types of firearms, and safety securing devices which can be used to assure firearm safety while it is being carried, when it is being handled, or when it is being stored.

The Safe-T Act made, among other changes, modifications to the Criminal Code of 2012. The new enactments which began becoming effective July 1, 2021, include new criminal statutes directed at law enforcement behavior and changes to the peace officer use of force statutes.

Five hours of classroom time will be devoted to the legal responsibility of the use of weapons, particularly the peace officer’s use of force in making an arrest.

Law-enforcement agencies and student officers must be made aware of the fact that this is a minimum standard basic firearms course only and should not be considered all the firearms training necessary for the officer to become and remain competent in firearms. It is required that all officers re-qualify once a year.

All officers must successfully complete the 40-Hour Mandatory Firearms Training Course required by Public Act 84-487 prior to carrying a firearm in the performance of their official duties.

The firearms training requirement is incorporated as an integral part of the basic law enforcement and basic correctional officer courses.

Officers will be given one opportunity to pass the MFT written exam and three chances to qualify with their service weapon, if they fail to pass the written exam and/or the qualification, they may have to complete the entire 40-Hour MFT course. Full & Part Time Police Officers successfully completing this course will have complied with Public Acts 70-652 and 84-487

Also, trainees should bring their duty weapon, shotgun, and leather gear to class.  The duty weapon and shotgun should be a good quality weapon in good condition.  Each trainee must provide the following ammunition:

Shotgun Ammunition:      

650 rounds of pistol ammunition

5 rounds of either #4 buck or .00 buck

5 rounds of rifled slug

5 rounds of field load

Slide Switch Flashlight (no twist switch)

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: Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority 3 hours, Legal Updates 1 hour, Procedural Justice 1 hour, De-Escalation Techniques 25 hours with 20-hour scenario based, Laws Concerning Stops, Searches and Use of Force 1 hour, Officer Safety Techniques including Cover Concealment and Time 1 hour with 1 hour scenario based

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Autism and Law Enforcement Response

Instructor: Bart Barta

May 18, 2026

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P130, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum –15 Maximum – 32

Description

This course will provide law enforcement personnel with a basic understanding of autism and how individuals with autism behave, communicate, and react in various situations.  Furthermore, it will address high-risk and crisis incidents, and provide tips and effective strategies to defuse and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.  Additionally, it will address how to conduct interviews involving victims, witnesses and suspects who have autism.

Topics

• Typical law enforcement contacts
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Interview techniques
• Missing persons
• Arrest and restraint
• De-escalation techniques
• Tools of disclosure
• Available resources

About the Instructor

Bart Barta is the proud father of Daniel, an adult with autism. When Daniel was diagnosed with autism at age three, Bart recognized there was a need for autism training for law enforcement officers so individuals with autism and law enforcement officers could remain safe. In 2007, he began instructing law enforcement officers on recognizing and appropriately responding to individuals with autism. Bart teaches from the dual perspective of being a law enforcement officer and the parent of a child with autism. He understands many of the challenges faced by the autism community and the law enforcement community.

Bart is a retired law enforcement commander with over 31 years of experience. He is also a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certified law enforcement instructor who has trained more than 12,000 first responders nationwide to interact with people with autism successfully. Bart is recognized as a subject matter expert in autism and law enforcement contacts, and in 2017, he contributed to the development of autism curriculum for officers in the state of Florida.

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: Autism-Informed Law Enforcement Response 3 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Crisis Intervention 1 hour; Human Rights 1 hour; De-Escalation Techniques 1 hour and Officer Safety Techniques 1 hour Specialized Mandate: Officer & Youth Interaction 8 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training 

Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 101, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 42

All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along

Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, May 21, 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

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

SFST Instructor Development Course 

Instructor: Dave Christiansen & Ari Briskman

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Max 24

Please bring a charged laptop

This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Course Description:

This 32-hour course will provide all participants with a foundation in effective instruction principles, effective learning environments, promoting participation and interaction, and delivering effective feedback. The course teaches participants how to incorporate creative training techniques to deliver interactive presentations using techniques and/or materials that reinforce learning. To provide the opportunity for participants to apply instruction techniques demonstrated during the course, each participant is required to design and deliver a presentation on a session in the DWI/SFST curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on assisting individual participants to expand and improve their teaching and training skills, regardless of their level of experience. This course will also focus on improving fundamental skills of delivering effective feedback. Experienced instructors will demonstrate effective feedback measures throughout the course. Participants are given opportunities to apply effective feedback measures during the final participant presentations. Participants will also receive access to the latest digital resources on the Dynamic Impairment LLC website including flow charts, sample reports for a variety of situations, cheat sheets, research studies, case law and more. This course is taught by DRE Instructors under the control and approval of the Illinois DRE/SFST Program State Coordinator.

Course Topics:

• Explain adult learning principles and their importance in conducting effective training
• Identify and describe the three domains of learning and give examples of each domain in the context of DWI enforcement
• Define and describe the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Discuss how to increase learning efficiency by involving learners more fully in the learning process
• Describe and apply specific guidelines for conducting each step of the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate questioning techniques to enhance participants’ involvement in presentations
• Use visual aids to improve the effectiveness of presentations
• Plan and manage an alcohol workshop
• Administer the use of NHTSA/IACP-approved videos for optional DWI Detection and SFST training
• Describe the documents that make up the standard curriculum packages for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the content and format of the lesson plans for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the characteristics of a good SFST instructor
• Carry out the instructor preparation tasks for any session of the SFST School

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 2 hours, and Legal Updates 16 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training 

Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 101, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 42

All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along

Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, May 21, 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

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

SFST Instructor Development Course 

Instructor: Dave Christiansen & Ari Briskman

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Max 24

Please bring a charged laptop

This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Course Description:

This 32-hour course will provide all participants with a foundation in effective instruction principles, effective learning environments, promoting participation and interaction, and delivering effective feedback. The course teaches participants how to incorporate creative training techniques to deliver interactive presentations using techniques and/or materials that reinforce learning. To provide the opportunity for participants to apply instruction techniques demonstrated during the course, each participant is required to design and deliver a presentation on a session in the DWI/SFST curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on assisting individual participants to expand and improve their teaching and training skills, regardless of their level of experience. This course will also focus on improving fundamental skills of delivering effective feedback. Experienced instructors will demonstrate effective feedback measures throughout the course. Participants are given opportunities to apply effective feedback measures during the final participant presentations. Participants will also receive access to the latest digital resources on the Dynamic Impairment LLC website including flow charts, sample reports for a variety of situations, cheat sheets, research studies, case law and more. This course is taught by DRE Instructors under the control and approval of the Illinois DRE/SFST Program State Coordinator.

Course Topics:

• Explain adult learning principles and their importance in conducting effective training
• Identify and describe the three domains of learning and give examples of each domain in the context of DWI enforcement
• Define and describe the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Discuss how to increase learning efficiency by involving learners more fully in the learning process
• Describe and apply specific guidelines for conducting each step of the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate questioning techniques to enhance participants’ involvement in presentations
• Use visual aids to improve the effectiveness of presentations
• Plan and manage an alcohol workshop
• Administer the use of NHTSA/IACP-approved videos for optional DWI Detection and SFST training
• Describe the documents that make up the standard curriculum packages for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the content and format of the lesson plans for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the characteristics of a good SFST instructor
• Carry out the instructor preparation tasks for any session of the SFST School

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 2 hours, and Legal Updates 16 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – CIT – (Advanced) 1 Day Refresher

May 20, 2026

Instructor: John Williams

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 106, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 13, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 30

Please bring a laptop all handouts will be provided on a thumb drive

Lunch will be provided

Pre-requisite must be an active CIT Officer (attended the 40 CIT training)

Course Object

This course will review the 5 components of a CIT program; Training, community Collaboration, Accessible Crisis System, Behavioral Health Staff Training, Family/ Advocate Collaboration and Education, along with additional key components listed below.

Course Content

 Introduction and Review

• Trouble shooting
• Community Resources
• Legal Updates
• Group Problem Solving
• Active Listening Exercise
• Officer Exposure to Trauma
• Self-Care Issues, Practice and Resources
• Scenario-Based Role Playing and Review

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: .50 hours – Civil Rights, .50 hours – Const. Use of LE Authority, 1.5 hours – Crisis Intervention, .50 hours Legal Updates, .50 hours – Officer Wellness/Mental Health, .50 hours – Procedural Justice, 3 hours – De-Escalation Techniques with 3 hours scenario based, 1 hour – Officer Safety Techniques with Concealment, Cover and Time, with 1 hour scenario based.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training 

Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 101, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 42

All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along

Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, May 21, 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

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

SFST Instructor Development Course 

Instructor: Dave Christiansen & Ari Briskman

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Max 24

Please bring a charged laptop

This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Course Description:

This 32-hour course will provide all participants with a foundation in effective instruction principles, effective learning environments, promoting participation and interaction, and delivering effective feedback. The course teaches participants how to incorporate creative training techniques to deliver interactive presentations using techniques and/or materials that reinforce learning. To provide the opportunity for participants to apply instruction techniques demonstrated during the course, each participant is required to design and deliver a presentation on a session in the DWI/SFST curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on assisting individual participants to expand and improve their teaching and training skills, regardless of their level of experience. This course will also focus on improving fundamental skills of delivering effective feedback. Experienced instructors will demonstrate effective feedback measures throughout the course. Participants are given opportunities to apply effective feedback measures during the final participant presentations. Participants will also receive access to the latest digital resources on the Dynamic Impairment LLC website including flow charts, sample reports for a variety of situations, cheat sheets, research studies, case law and more. This course is taught by DRE Instructors under the control and approval of the Illinois DRE/SFST Program State Coordinator.

Course Topics:

• Explain adult learning principles and their importance in conducting effective training
• Identify and describe the three domains of learning and give examples of each domain in the context of DWI enforcement
• Define and describe the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Discuss how to increase learning efficiency by involving learners more fully in the learning process
• Describe and apply specific guidelines for conducting each step of the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate questioning techniques to enhance participants’ involvement in presentations
• Use visual aids to improve the effectiveness of presentations
• Plan and manage an alcohol workshop
• Administer the use of NHTSA/IACP-approved videos for optional DWI Detection and SFST training
• Describe the documents that make up the standard curriculum packages for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the content and format of the lesson plans for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the characteristics of a good SFST instructor
• Carry out the instructor preparation tasks for any session of the SFST School

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 2 hours, and Legal Updates 16 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training 

Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 101, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 42

All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along

Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, May 21, 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

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

SFST Instructor Development Course 

Instructor: Dave Christiansen & Ari Briskman

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Max 24

Please bring a charged laptop

This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Course Description:

This 32-hour course will provide all participants with a foundation in effective instruction principles, effective learning environments, promoting participation and interaction, and delivering effective feedback. The course teaches participants how to incorporate creative training techniques to deliver interactive presentations using techniques and/or materials that reinforce learning. To provide the opportunity for participants to apply instruction techniques demonstrated during the course, each participant is required to design and deliver a presentation on a session in the DWI/SFST curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on assisting individual participants to expand and improve their teaching and training skills, regardless of their level of experience. This course will also focus on improving fundamental skills of delivering effective feedback. Experienced instructors will demonstrate effective feedback measures throughout the course. Participants are given opportunities to apply effective feedback measures during the final participant presentations. Participants will also receive access to the latest digital resources on the Dynamic Impairment LLC website including flow charts, sample reports for a variety of situations, cheat sheets, research studies, case law and more. This course is taught by DRE Instructors under the control and approval of the Illinois DRE/SFST Program State Coordinator.

Course Topics:

• Explain adult learning principles and their importance in conducting effective training
• Identify and describe the three domains of learning and give examples of each domain in the context of DWI enforcement
• Define and describe the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Discuss how to increase learning efficiency by involving learners more fully in the learning process
• Describe and apply specific guidelines for conducting each step of the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate questioning techniques to enhance participants’ involvement in presentations
• Use visual aids to improve the effectiveness of presentations
• Plan and manage an alcohol workshop
• Administer the use of NHTSA/IACP-approved videos for optional DWI Detection and SFST training
• Describe the documents that make up the standard curriculum packages for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the content and format of the lesson plans for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the characteristics of a good SFST instructor
• Carry out the instructor preparation tasks for any session of the SFST School

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 2 hours, and Legal Updates 16 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training 

Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar Hall 101, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 25 Maximum – 42

All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along

Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, May 21, 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

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

SFST Instructor Development Course 

Instructor: Dave Christiansen & Ari Briskman

May 18-22, 2026

8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL 

Enrollment Deadline:  May 11, 2026

Course Size:  Max 24

Please bring a charged laptop

This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Course Description:

This 32-hour course will provide all participants with a foundation in effective instruction principles, effective learning environments, promoting participation and interaction, and delivering effective feedback. The course teaches participants how to incorporate creative training techniques to deliver interactive presentations using techniques and/or materials that reinforce learning. To provide the opportunity for participants to apply instruction techniques demonstrated during the course, each participant is required to design and deliver a presentation on a session in the DWI/SFST curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on assisting individual participants to expand and improve their teaching and training skills, regardless of their level of experience. This course will also focus on improving fundamental skills of delivering effective feedback. Experienced instructors will demonstrate effective feedback measures throughout the course. Participants are given opportunities to apply effective feedback measures during the final participant presentations. Participants will also receive access to the latest digital resources on the Dynamic Impairment LLC website including flow charts, sample reports for a variety of situations, cheat sheets, research studies, case law and more. This course is taught by DRE Instructors under the control and approval of the Illinois DRE/SFST Program State Coordinator.

Course Topics:

• Explain adult learning principles and their importance in conducting effective training
• Identify and describe the three domains of learning and give examples of each domain in the context of DWI enforcement
• Define and describe the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Discuss how to increase learning efficiency by involving learners more fully in the learning process
• Describe and apply specific guidelines for conducting each step of the four-step process of teaching and learning
• Use appropriate questioning techniques to enhance participants’ involvement in presentations
• Use visual aids to improve the effectiveness of presentations
• Plan and manage an alcohol workshop
• Administer the use of NHTSA/IACP-approved videos for optional DWI Detection and SFST training
• Describe the documents that make up the standard curriculum packages for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the content and format of the lesson plans for the DWI Detection and SFST School
• Describe the characteristics of a good SFST instructor
• Carry out the instructor preparation tasks for any session of the SFST School

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 2 hours, and Legal Updates 16 hours

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

IDNR Explosives Safety, Recognition and Handling Course

 Instructor: Nick Sterling

 Illinois Department of Natural Resources

May 28, 2026

 8am – 4pm

 Class will meet at Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL

Enrollment Deadline: May 21, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 15   Maximum – 25

Course Objective

This is a one-day 8-hour class being provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, OMM-Explosives and Agg. Division. The class will provide hands on education with recognizing the different types of high/low explosives and their requirements at both the State of Illinois level, as well as the BATFE (Federal) level. In addition to general explosive recognition, the specifics and differences of consumer fireworks (1.4) vs. professional grade fireworks (1.3G) and the laws that pertain to them will be discussed in great detail. Each individual who attends the class and passes the exam will receive an IL IDNR Individual Explosives License, to be used in association with their law enforcement duties.

This class is being provided by the IDNR to help educate law enforcement and to provide direct assistance, on scene, when dealing with explosive situations. The IDNR regulates/ investigates high and low explosives including 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5. Too many times law enforcement does not have the education to know how to identify an explosive and/or if a bomb squad needs to be called. Bomb Squads, Explosives Breaching SWAT Teams, and BOMB Dog Handlers already possess the IL Individual Explosives License. The IDNR must be notified immediately upon any recovery of a regulated explosive and/or device to pursue the information necessary for enforcement.

Course Content

Topics discussed are:

Illinois Explosives Act

Explosive Storage Requirements-Law Enforcement and Non-Law Enforcement

Explosives Safety/Recognition/Handling (m-devices, homemade sticks, etc.)

Fireworks- 1.3G low explosives (professional fireworks) vs 1.4 low explosives

Enforcement of 1.3G vs. 1.4 and their requirements

 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:3.5 hours Legal Updates, 2 hours Procedural Justice

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

ILETSB – CIT Dispatch

CIT Concepts for 911 Dispatch Personnel

Instructors: Ariana Kitty and Alexandra Nelson

May 27, 2026

8am – 4pm

Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. Univeristy, Poplar Hall P101, Peoria

Enrollment Deadline: May 20, 2026

Course Size:  Minimum – 15 Maximum – 30

Course Objective

Telecommunicators will be able to choose an appropriate course of action in dealing with individuals with mental illnesses.

Exposure to the classroom strategies will enhance the Telecommunicator’s ability to determine an appropriate response to the situation at hand. Applying the skills addressed in class will help begin to de-escalate a crisis, and enhance officer/ responder safety as well as public safety, in turn reducing the potential for civil and criminal liability.

There is no denying the high volume of such calls and the significant number of reoccurring encounters with people experiencing mental health issues.  Telecommunicators need options.

Course Content

Morning Topics:

• Examine the behaviors associated with mental health disorders:
• Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder
• Depression Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self-Injury
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Discuss the needs of an individual & family members diagnosed with a mental health

disorder through live and recorded presentations

• Relate to someone with schizophrenia “hearing voices” using MP3 audio simulation
• Identify the needs of an individual diagnosed with a mental health disorder through live and recorded presentations
• Discuss medication side effects and reasons why people stop taking their medication
• Discuss the role of a CIT officer and/or Mental Health Court [If available in your area]
• Explain available local, state and national resources

Afternoon Topics:

• Define ‘Crisis’ as it pertains to 911 and its impact on communication
• Discuss active listening
• Identify specific communication techniques with review of relevant 9-1-1 calls

• Examine physiological effects of sedentary work, vicarious trauma, and self-care techniques

About the Instructor

 ARIANA KITTY

Illinois CIT Instructor Bio

Ariana Kitty is a 19-year dispatch veteran with the last four years’ experience in Operations Supervision at Northwest Central Dispatch System in Arlington Heights. Upon promotion, she brought with her a passion for improving communication between her Telecommunicators, the public they serve, and the first responders they assist. Ariana has worked tirelessly to bring educational opportunities and crisis intervention skills to dispatch personnel through a partnership with a local mental health provider. In addition to understanding the needs of our public, Ariana strives to encourage dispatchers to address the effects of stress in their lives.

ALEXANDRA KITTY NELSON -2021

Illinois CIT Instructor Bio

Alexandra Kitty Nelson is a 24-year law enforcement veteran currently serving as a dayshift patrol sergeant in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She has been a scenario evaluator for ILETSB’s CIT program for 6 years. She is the CIT Coordinator for her agency and is qualified as an expert witness in CIT concepts and practices. Alexandra is excited and honored to bring the lessons she has learned over her years of practice to you.

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: N/A

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

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

Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Opioid Overdose 101 

Instructor: Monica Strzalkowski

May 28, 2026

1:30pm – 3:30pm

 Class will meet: at LaSalle County SO, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL

Space is Limited

Class Full for wait list CALL 815-617-4316 OR BY EMAIL mstrzalkowski@lasallecountyil.gov 

Course Objective

Obtain a baseline understanding of the opiate overdose problem

Review basic myths/facts

Understand how opioids word

Identify an opioid overdose

Learn how to respond to an opioid overdoes

Learn how to administer Naloxone (NARCAN), an opioid antagonist

Become familiarly with Illinois Public Act #096-0361

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: Emergency medical response training and certification 2 hours and Opioid Antagonist (NARCAN) 2 hours