CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu
Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu
Policing with the Newer Generations
Instructor: Andrew Sotomayer
January 21, 2026
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at: Peru PD, 2650 N. Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Enrollment Deadline: January 14, 2026
Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 25
Course Objective
This course will provide an overview of the following topics:
- Generational differences in policing and their implications.
- The impact of social media on law enforcement and public perception.
- Building trust and community relations through transparency and accountability.
- Effective communication techniques to engage younger generations.
- The role of technology in modern policing, including body cams, apps, and data analytics.
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in high-stress environments.
- Community engagement initiatives that involve younger populations in co-creating safety solutions.
- Addressing mental health and substance abuse within law enforcement practices.
- Future trends in policing and their implications for younger generations.
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Human Rights .50 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 1 hour; Procedural Justice 5 hours; and De-Escalation Techniques 1 hour with .50 hours Scenario Based.
