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April	April	April	April	April	April	1 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-01-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.
2 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-02-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-03-2027-08-11-2027 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. Death Investigations – Peru PD, Peru, IL Death Investigations – Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 9:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-03-2027 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/death-investigations-peru-pd-peru-il/2027-05-03/ 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 Death Investigation Instructor: Kiersten Reif May 3, 2027 9am – 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: April 26, 2027 Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 20 Course Objective This 8-hour training course was designed to familiarize officers with various aspects of death investigations from scene response through case closure. Course Content In Death Investigations, patrol officers and detectives will gain a comprehensive understanding of their roles in death investigations. Instruction includes a focus on collaborating with jurisdictional death investigation agencies, recognizing common causes of death, processing scenes based on various situational factors, and documenting and preserving critical evidence. Review of case studies will encourage critical thinking regarding application of basic investigation techniques and evidence technician skills. Other topics include attendance at autopsies, the process of a coroner’s inquest, report writing, and making notification. COURSE GOALS: This course aims to accomplish the following student objectives: Understand the fundamentals of a complete and thorough death investigation from initial arrival at the scene through case closure. Learn and retain the basic tasks involved in a death investigation including handling of evidence, collecting relevant case information from various sources, working with decedent families, and collaborating with death investigation agencies. Recognize the importance and value of working with their jurisdiction’s death investigation agency including post-scene follow up and obtaining autopsy and toxicological evidence. Know the various and unique steps involved in a death investigation based on initial observations and suspected manner of death. Obtain the skills necessary for performing an on-scene body examination to ensure an accurate cause and manner of death are established. Learn the best practices of working with next of kin including making notification, providing resources, and following up after initial contact. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Const. Use of LE Authority .50 hours; Human Rights .50 hours; Leal Update .50h ours; Procedural Justice 2.50 hours and Specialized Training: Lead Homicide Investigator 8 hours	4 Breath Analysis Operator Training- Peru PD, Peru, IL Breath Analysis Operator Training- Peru PD, Peru, IL Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-04-2027 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/breath-analysis-operator-training-peru-pd-peru-il-2-2-2/2027-05-04/ 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 May 4, 2027 8am- 5pm Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 North Peoria Street, Peru, IL Enrollment Deadline: April 25, 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-minute on-line course through your OneNet account. If you do not have a One Net Account you will be issued one the day of 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 05-04-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-05-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-06-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-07-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	8 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-08-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-09-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-10-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-11-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-12-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-13-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-14-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-15-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-16-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-17-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-18-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-19-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-20-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-21-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-22-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-23-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-24-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-25-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-26-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-27-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-28-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-29-2027-08-11-2027 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 05-30-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	31 FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course – Tazewell County SO Range Mandate Criteria 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 05-31-2027-08-11-2027 Tazewell County SO Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL https://www.ciptc-mtu7.com/event/focus-handgun-mounted-red-dot-optic-instructor-course-tazewell-county-so-range/2026-08-10/ CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER Brian Fengel, Director Phone: (309) 690-7355 Fax: (309) 690-7359 Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu FOCUS™ – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic Instructor Course Instructor: Al Bello August 10-11, 2026 8am – 4pm Class will meet at: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont IL Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 206 Course Size: 30 Max Course Objective FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency. The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity. Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format. Requirements: – Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer. –Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school. -RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum. -800 rds. of range ammo. -Eye and Ear Protection. -Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person. -Body Armor. Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 9.50 hours De-Escalation with 5.00 hours of scenario base and 1 hour: Officer Safety techniques with 1 hour scenario based.	June	June	June	June	June

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