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December	December	December	December	December	1 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-01-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	2 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-02-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
3 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-03-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	4 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-04-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	5 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-05-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	6 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-06-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	7 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-07-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	8 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-08-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	9 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-09-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
10 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-10-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	11 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-11-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	12 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-12-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	13 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-13-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	14 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-14-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	15 First Responder Health, Wellness & Fitness – CIPTC, Peoria, IL First Responder Health, Wellness & Fitness – CIPTC, Peoria, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 01-15-2027 Central Illinois Police Training Center Poplar Hall P101 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/first-responder-health-wellness-fitness-ciptc-peoria-il/2027-01-15/ 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 First Responder Health, Wellness & Fitness Instructor: Steve Petrilli, Normal PD January 15, 2027 8am – 4pm Class will meet at CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria, IL Enrollment Deadline: January 15, 2027 Course Size: Maximum – 25 Course Objective This class will provide fact-based information and debunk the numerous nutrition, health and wellness “fads” that exist. I will empower attendees with science-based information to make positive changes to their nutrition, fitness, and overall health. Attendees will leave this training session with the knowledge and resources to have better informed conversations with their personal physicians and ultimately become the best advocates for their own health optimization. This course is designed for administrators/supervisors as well as line staff. This program is interactive and will take a commonsense approach to explaining the subject of health, wellness, and fitness. The training will cover in detail – not vague suggestive terms – how to build a successful wellness/fitness program for individuals as well as organizations. Course Content Topics include: 1) Insulin Resistance, Inflammation, Heart Health, Disease Prevention and how they are related. 2) Guidance to help attendees understand their own blood work and how it relates to overall health. 3) Employee Wellness Program development with a focus on Nutrition, Supplements, Fitness Training, Financial Planning and Mental Health Awareness. 4) How to gauge success in wellness/fitness programs to include pre- and post-testing options and how to fund them. 5) Nutrition instruction that will discuss in detail what to eat for reduction in bodily inflammation and health optimization. Macro nutrient based nutritional protocols will be an area of emphasis during class instruction. 6) How proper nutrition protocols directly relate to improved blood health markers, disease prevention, insulin response and reduction of bodily inflammation. 7) The importance of adequate sleep, stress reduction, hydration and recovery. The fitness programming portion of the class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. The topics covered include fitness best practices, workout programming, breathing exercises and how to begin a safe, effective workout routine immediately regardless of current fitness or skill level. About the Instructor Steve Petrilli has been with the Normal Police Department for 23 years and is currently the Assistant Chief of Police. He has been a Recruiter, FTO, SWAT Operator and K-9 handler. Steve has held supervisory roles in Patrol, VICE, SWAT, Pro-Active Gang Crimes Unit and for the Town of Normal Employee Wellness and Insurance Committees. He is a graduate of Illinois State University (B.S.), Northwestern Police Staff and Command #250 and the FBI National Academy Session #264. Steve is a former college athlete, a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS), a CF-L1 Trainer, and has successfully completed L-1 Power Athlete Methodology Training, CrossFit Law Enforcement Application Specialty Training and Lee Taft Speed School. Steve is currently a part-time Strength and Conditioning Coach at The Athlete Factory in Bloomington, Illinois and has extensive experience training first responders, youth, high-school and collegiate athletes. Steve is a current Senior Faculty Member and Director of Officer Health and Wellbeing Education for the National Command and Staff College. Steve instructs on the topic of Officer Health, Wellness and Fitness nationwide. Steve is a Senior Executive Advisor and Director of Strategic Implementation for the metabolic health technology company ELEXR. Steve is also the founder of First Responder Health and Wellness LLC. 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: Procedural Justice 2 hours & Officer Wellness/Mental Health 6 hours FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-15-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	16 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-16-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
17 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-17-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	18 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-18-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	19 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-19-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	20 Policing with the Newer Generations – CIPTC – Peoria, IL Policing with the Newer Generations – CIPTC – Peoria, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 01-20-2027 Central Illinois Police Training Center Poplar Hall P101 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/policing-with-the-newer-generations-ciptc-peoria-il/2027-01-20/ 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 Policing with the Newer Generations Instructor: Andrew Sotomayer January 20, 2027 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Poplar P101, Peoria Enrollment Deadline: January 13, 2027 Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 25 Topics This course will provide an overview of the following topics: Generational differences in policing and their implications. The impact of social media on law enforcement and public perception. Building trust and community relations through transparency and accountability. Effective communication techniques to engage younger generations. The role of technology in modern policing, including body cams, apps, and data analytics. Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in high-stress environments. Community engagement initiatives that involve younger populations in co-creating safety solutions. Addressing mental health and substance abuse within law enforcement practices. Future trends in policing and their implications for younger generations. 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: Human Rights .50 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 1 hour; Procedural Justice 5 hours; and De-Escalation Techniques 1 hour with .50 hours Scenario Based. FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-20-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	21 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-21-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	22 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-22-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	23 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-23-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
24 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-24-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	25 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-25-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	26 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-26-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	27 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-27-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	28 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-28-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	29 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-29-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	30 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-30-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
31 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 01-31-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ 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 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. 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: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	February	February	February	February	February	February

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