CALENDAR 1 - Central Illinois Police Training Center - MTU 7

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January	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 02-01-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-02-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-03-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-04-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-05-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-06-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-07-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-08-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-09-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-10-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-11-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-12-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-13-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-14-2027-08-11-2027 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 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-15-2027-02-19-2027 Peru Police Department Training Room 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crisis-intervention-team-training-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-02-15/ 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 CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals February 15-19, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 8, 2027 Course Size: Maximum 25 All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, February 18, 2027, Role Playing and Working Lunch Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class Course Object This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate. The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals. During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers). An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers. Course Content Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours 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 02-15-2027-08-11-2027 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 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-16-2027-02-19-2027 Peru Police Department Training Room 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crisis-intervention-team-training-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-02-15/ 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 CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals February 15-19, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 8, 2027 Course Size: Maximum 25 All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, February 18, 2027, Role Playing and Working Lunch Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class Course Object This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate. The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals. During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers). An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers. Course Content Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours 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 02-16-2027-08-11-2027 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 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-17-2027-02-19-2027 Peru Police Department Training Room 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crisis-intervention-team-training-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-02-15/ 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 CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals February 15-19, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 8, 2027 Course Size: Maximum 25 All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, February 18, 2027, Role Playing and Working Lunch Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class Course Object This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate. The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals. During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers). An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers. Course Content Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours 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 02-17-2027-08-11-2027 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 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-18-2027-02-19-2027 Peru Police Department Training Room 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crisis-intervention-team-training-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-02-15/ 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 CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals February 15-19, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 8, 2027 Course Size: Maximum 25 All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, February 18, 2027, Role Playing and Working Lunch Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class Course Object This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate. The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals. During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers). An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers. Course Content Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours 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 02-18-2027-08-11-2027 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 Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Crisis Intervention Team Training – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-19-2027-02-19-2027 Peru Police Department Training Room 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 2650 North Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/crisis-intervention-team-training-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-02-15/ 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 CITT Crisis Intervention Team Training Instructor: Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Professionals February 15-19, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 8, 2027 Course Size: Maximum 25 All Handouts provided on a Thumb Drive, bring laptop to follow along Please wear your police uniform on Thursday, February 18, 2027, Role Playing and Working Lunch Officer’s MUST BE at least 1 year from their initial certification date in order to take this class Course Object This 40-hour program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate. The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals. During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory and 3-D visual hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers). An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers. Course Content Topics include: Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness Medical Conditions that Mimic Mental Illness Compliant Surrender and Tactical Response Child and Adolescent Disorders Autism Intellectual Disabilities Risk Assessment and Legal Issues Substance Abuse Veterans in Crisis Psychotropic Medications Geriatric Issues Police Response to Suspected Excited Delirium Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU #7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority .50 hours, Human Rights 7 hours, Legal Updates 2 hours, Procedural Justice 4 hours, De-escalation Techniques 8 hours with 4 Scenario Based hours, Crisis Intervention 12 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health 2 hours, and Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 4 hours with 3 hours Scenario Based hours 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 02-19-2027-08-11-2027 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 Rescue Task Force Instructor – Oglesby FD, Oglesby, IL Rescue Task Force Instructor – Oglesby FD, Oglesby, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-20-2027-02-21-2027 Oglesby Fire Department 500 S Columbia Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA 500 S Columbia Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/rescue-task-force-instructor-oglesby-fd-oglesby-il/2027-02-20/ 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 Rescue Task Force Instructor Course Instructor: Beacon Training Group Presented by ITOA February 20-21, 2027 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Oglesby Fire Department, 500 South Columbia, Oglesby, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 14, 2027 Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 25 Course Objective This 16-hour course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers and firefighter personnel with the skills and abilities to instruct rescue task force concepts and techniques at the department level. The course is a collaborative training program designed to bring law enforcement and fire service personnel together to provide nationally recognized best practices and strategies for managing, deploying, and utilizing rescue task force teams during active killer/mass casualty events. Course Content The course will allow police and fire department trainers opportunities to work together and practice the operational skills required to manage active killer/mass casualty incidents. The course will prepare prospective instructors with the tools necessary to use adult learning methods to create effective and productive lesson plans and proper learning environments essential to facilitate rescue task force training. At the culmination of this course, students will be able to define roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures to support a rapid deployment rescue task force response training exercise and program. What to bring: All Officers are required to have either a training pistol or training rifle with approximately 50 rounds of training ammunition. If the attending officers do not have access to training weapons, the MTU will provide the weapon. 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: Emergency medical response training 9 hours; Laws concerning stops, searches and the use of force .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based; Officers Safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 3 hours with 2.50 hours scenario based.Continuing Ed: Active Threat Response 16 hours with 12 hours scenario base 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 02-20-2027-08-11-2027 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 Rescue Task Force Instructor – Oglesby FD, Oglesby, IL Rescue Task Force Instructor – Oglesby FD, Oglesby, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 02-21-2027-02-21-2027 Oglesby Fire Department 500 S Columbia Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA 500 S Columbia Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/rescue-task-force-instructor-oglesby-fd-oglesby-il/2027-02-20/ 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 Rescue Task Force Instructor Course Instructor: Beacon Training Group Presented by ITOA February 20-21, 2027 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Oglesby Fire Department, 500 South Columbia, Oglesby, IL Enrollment Deadline: February 14, 2027 Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 25 Course Objective This 16-hour course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers and firefighter personnel with the skills and abilities to instruct rescue task force concepts and techniques at the department level. The course is a collaborative training program designed to bring law enforcement and fire service personnel together to provide nationally recognized best practices and strategies for managing, deploying, and utilizing rescue task force teams during active killer/mass casualty events. Course Content The course will allow police and fire department trainers opportunities to work together and practice the operational skills required to manage active killer/mass casualty incidents. The course will prepare prospective instructors with the tools necessary to use adult learning methods to create effective and productive lesson plans and proper learning environments essential to facilitate rescue task force training. At the culmination of this course, students will be able to define roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures to support a rapid deployment rescue task force response training exercise and program. What to bring: All Officers are required to have either a training pistol or training rifle with approximately 50 rounds of training ammunition. If the attending officers do not have access to training weapons, the MTU will provide the weapon. 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: Emergency medical response training 9 hours; Laws concerning stops, searches and the use of force .50 hours with .50 hours scenario based; Officers Safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time 3 hours with 2.50 hours scenario based.Continuing Ed: Active Threat Response 16 hours with 12 hours scenario base 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 02-21-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-22-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-23-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-24-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-25-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-26-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-27-2027-08-11-2027 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 02-28-2027-08-11-2027 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.	March	March	March	March	March	March

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