CALENDAR 1 - Central Illinois Police Training Center - MTU 7

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March	March	March	March	1 ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator – Peru PD, Peru, IL ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-01-2027-04-02-2027 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/iletsb-law-and-order-a-40-hour-lead-homicide-investigator-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-03-29/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator Certification Class Instructor: Lou Tessman and Jeff Pavletic (Public Grants & Training Initiatives) March 29 – April 2, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: March 22, 2027 Course Size: Maximum – 25 Course Objective This certification training program features interactive lectures and discussions of actual case histories, videos, and laws specific to homicide investigations. This comprehensive seminar provides instruction in conducting investigations and prosecuting death cases from the start of the investigation, through evidence collection, suspect interviews, press conferences, trial testimony, and ultimately conviction. This class uses a combination of actual homicide case studies so participants work through a case from the beginning, through case closure. The training provides participants the techniques and structure to lead a professional and lawful investigation. Each participant will receive an outline book and handouts supporting teaching points for the five-day program. Course Content Types of Death Death/Homicide Investigative Techniques Crime Scene Management Investigative Resources Crime Profiling Witness Interview/Offender Interviews and Death Notifications Investigative Partnerships The Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act: 725 ILCS 120 Lead Homicide Legal Issues 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 1 hour, Const. Use of LE Authority, 8.5 hours, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Update 8 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health .5 hours, Procedural Justice 10 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect .50 hours and 40 hours of Continuing Education – Lead Homicide Investigator 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 04-01-2027-08-11-2027 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 ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator – Peru PD, Peru, IL ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-02-2027-04-02-2027 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/iletsb-law-and-order-a-40-hour-lead-homicide-investigator-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-03-29/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi:ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu ILETSB: Law and Order A 40-hour Lead Homicide Investigator Certification Class Instructor: Lou Tessman and Jeff Pavletic (Public Grants & Training Initiatives) March 29 – April 2, 2027 8am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: March 22, 2027 Course Size: Maximum – 25 Course Objective This certification training program features interactive lectures and discussions of actual case histories, videos, and laws specific to homicide investigations. This comprehensive seminar provides instruction in conducting investigations and prosecuting death cases from the start of the investigation, through evidence collection, suspect interviews, press conferences, trial testimony, and ultimately conviction. This class uses a combination of actual homicide case studies so participants work through a case from the beginning, through case closure. The training provides participants the techniques and structure to lead a professional and lawful investigation. Each participant will receive an outline book and handouts supporting teaching points for the five-day program. Course Content Types of Death Death/Homicide Investigative Techniques Crime Scene Management Investigative Resources Crime Profiling Witness Interview/Offender Interviews and Death Notifications Investigative Partnerships The Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act: 725 ILCS 120 Lead Homicide Legal Issues 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 1 hour, Const. Use of LE Authority, 8.5 hours, Cultural Competency .50 hours, Human Rights .50 hours, Legal Update 8 hours, Officer Wellness/Mental Health .5 hours, Procedural Justice 10 hours, Psychology of Domestic Violence .50 hours Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect .50 hours and 40 hours of Continuing Education – Lead Homicide Investigator 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 04-02-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-03-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-04-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-05-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-06-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-07-2027-08-11-2027 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 Breath Analysis Operator Training- CIPTC, Peoria, IL Breath Analysis Operator Training- CIPTC, Peoria, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-08-2027 Central Illinois Police Training Center Poplar Hall P101 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/breath-analysis-operator-training-ciptc-peoria-il-2/2027-04-08/ 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 Breath Analysis Operator Training Instructor: Illinois State Police April 8, 2027 8am- 5pm Class will meet at: CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. Poplar, P101, Peoria Enrollment Deadline: April 1, 2027 Course Size: Maximum – 25 This class is funded through the Police Traffic Services Training Project along with Illinois Department of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board The BAO license is good for 3 years. Re-certification is a 30-minutes – 2 hours on-line course through your OneNet account. If you do not have a One Net Account you will be issued one prior to the class. Course Content This course prepares law enforcement officers for certification and licensing as Illinois Breath Test Operators. Instruction for this course includes: – Detailed discussions on drinking driver enforcement – Pharmacological effects of alcohol – Legal matters relating to drinking driver enforcement (including implied consent and case presentation for court) – Operation and function of breath testing equipment approved for use in Illinois – Laboratory training in the use of breath alcohol testing equipment This course will be taught by Instructors from the Illinois State Police. Students who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will be state certified Breath Alcohol Operators (BAO). 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 1 hour; Const. Use of LE Authority 1 hour; Legal Updates 2 hours; and Procedural Justice 2 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 04-08-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-09-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-10-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-11-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-12-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-13-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-14-2027-08-11-2027 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 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 04-15-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	16 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-16-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	17 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-17-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
18 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-18-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	19 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-19-2027-08-11-2027 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 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 04-20-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	21 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-21-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-22-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-23-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-24-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-25-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-26-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-27-2027-08-11-2027 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 04-28-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	29 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-29-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	30 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 04-30-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	May

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