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
3-Day Less Lethal Instructor Certification
Instructor: Combined Systems Training
February 16-18, 2027
8am – 5pm
Class will meet at: LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, 707 E. Etna, Ottawa, IL
Enrollment Deadline: February 9, 2027
Course Size: 20
**This course is for MTU # 7 members only**
This certification course covers the full range of less-lethal munitions manufactured by CTS
. Upon successful completion, students receive Instructor-level certification valid for four years, authorizing them to train personnel within their agencies.
This course is intended for qualified operators and training personnel responsible for agency instruction and program development.
Training Includes
Impact Munitions
Chemical Munitions
Flash-Bang / Diversionary Devices
What Students Will Learn
History and development of less-lethal munitions
Legal considerations and use-of-force application
Chemical agent deployment concepts
Impact munition platforms (12-gauge, 37mm, 40mm)
Diversionary device deployment
Range safety and reporting procedures
Physiological effects and trauma considerations
Direct vs. indirect munition deployment
Instructional techniques and program development
Advances in less-lethal technology
Required Gear
Appropriate tactical gear for range training, including:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Gloves
Medical Notice
This is a hands-on course requiring active participation in practical exercises to meet certification standards. Training may include exposure to chemical agents and other physically demanding activities. Participants must be physically capable of safely completing all course requirements.
Students with medical conditions that could limit participation should obtain medical clearance from a physician prior to enrollment. This may include:
Heart or blood pressure conditions
Respiratory issues (asthma, bronchitis, etc.)
Allergies or sensitivities to chemical exposure
Students unable to complete required practical exercises will not be eligible for instructor certification.
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours, Const. Use of LE Authority 50 hours Emergency Medical Response Training and Certification 3 hours, Legal Updates 3 hours, Procedural Justice 3 hours, De-Escalation Techniques 2 hours with 1 hour role play, Officer Safety Techniques 5 hours
