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Training Schedule

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Freedom of Information Presentation & Juvenile Law

Analysis Update/Expungement

New Lenox PD

Friday April 12,

2019

Register

IVC Update & Review for Patrol

JJC, Weitendorf Agr. Center

Monday April 15,

2019

Register

Rescheduled for May 21st Sexual Assault Trauma Informed

Response for Patrol


Tuesday April 16,

2019

Register

Breath Alcohol Testing

Monee PD

Wed.-Thurs. April 17-18,

2019

Register

40hr Firearms Instructor Course

Will Co SO & JJC, Weitendorf

Agr. Center

Mon.-Fri. April 29- May 03,

2019

Register

40hr Basic Investigations Course

New Lenox PD

Mon.-Fri. April 29- May 03,

2019

Register

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care


Tuesday April 30,

2019

Register

C.R.I.M.E. 1-2-3 Criminal Related Interviewing Made

Easy

Kankakee Co. SO

Monday May 06,

2019

Register

Railroad Liaison Officer

New Lenox PD

Tuesday May 07,

2019

Register

Evidence Technician Refresher Workshop


Tues.-Wed. May 07-08,

2019

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Mental Health Intervention & De-Escalation


Thursday May 09,

2019

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Explosive Recognition: Bomb & Security Planning

Plainfield Fire HQ

Friday May 10,

2019

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Street Crimes

Plainfield Fire HQ

Mon.-Wed. May 13-15,

2019

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Summary Suspension Hearings & Warnings to Motorist: Sorting It All

Out

New Lenox PD

Thursday May 16,

2019

Register

Street Technician 1


Friday May 17,

2019

Register

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care


Monday May 20,

2019

Register

Autism Awareness for law Enforcement

Plainfield PD

Monday May 20,

2019

Register

Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response for Patrol

Plainfield PD

Tuesday May 21,

2019

Register

Sexual Assault Investigator Training

Plainfield PD

Wednesday May 22,

2019

Register

IL. General Explosives Recognition & Requirements


Thursday May 23,

2019

Register

Domestic Violence Investigations for Patrol

New Lenox PD

Friday May 24,

2019

Register

Proactive Patrol Tactics

Plainfield Fire HQ

Wed.-Thurs. May 29-30,

2019

Register

Medical Marijuana & Marijuana DUI Arrests


Monday June 03,

2019

Register

40hr Basic Evidence Technician Course

Plainfield PD

Mon.-Fri. June 03-07,

2019

Register

Building Searches: from Alarm Response to Terrorism Recognition

w/AirSoft Training

Station 3 Training Center; Frankfort

Fire PD

Monday June 10,

2019

Register

Peer Support for Public Safety Agencies

New Lenox PD


2019

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Sovereign Citizen Awareness & Responses for Law Enforcement

Frankfort PD

Tuesday June 11,

2019

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Tactical Traffic Stops: From Minor Violations to Terrorism Recognition

w/ AirSoft Training


Monday June 17,

2019

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32hr Police Cyclist Class


Tues.-Fri. June 18-21,

2019

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RADAR/LIDAR Instructor Training

New Lenox PD


2019

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Basic School Resource Officer Course

Plainfield PD

Mon.- Fri. July 22-26,

2019

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Tri-River Police Training Region - MTU 16

FULL Freedom of Information Presentation

&

Juvenile Law Analysis and Update - Expungement New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Friday, April 12, 2019

8:30 am till 4:30 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights l Law Updates l Procedural Justice l

Constitutional and Proper Use of L.E. Authority

Morning Session: The Freedom of Information Presentation will contain a complete analysis of the current Freedom of Information Statute. This will include a detailed discussion of the terms and definitions listed in the Act. The Illinois Attorney General’s guide to the application of the Freedom of Information Act will be analyzed. This will include the Attorney General’s Opinions on this subject and their determinations of the various problems that arise in dealing with this subject. Relevant case law will be analyzed. Additionally, the Illinois Police Blotter Act and numerous other provisions that have been created to deal with this Act will be discussed and analyzed. Specific topics to be discussed include: the limitations of the Act, various definitions that must be considered, the time deadlines provided by the Act, and the various exclusions from the coverage of the Act. Various techniques in dealing with FOI requests will be discussed and the alternative methods of responding to these requests will be listed and analyzed. In addition, the Local Records Act will be discussed. “Local Records” will be defined. Guidelines for compliance with these provisions concerning both paper and electronic records will be discussed. The required methods of identifying, inventorying, and destroying local records will be analyzed. Afternoon Session: Juvenile Law Analysis and Update - Expungement This presentation will feature an analysis of the most recent changes Illinois Juvenile Justice Law concerning the Expungement and/or sealing of records in the possession of Law Enforcement Agencies. Particular attention will be paid to Juvenile records. Included will be an overview of the current Illinois Juvenile Court Act with respect to Arrests, Interrogations, Chargeable Offenses, Sentencing and Maintenance of Records concerning Juveniles. The latest legislative amendments concerning Juvenile Justice will be listed and analyzed. Topics will also include changes in adult prosecutions for minors; sex offender registration changes for minors; and changes in the age requirements for minors to be treated as juveniles. Additionally, the latest case

law concerning Juvenile Justice will be listed and analyzed. Instructor: Don Hayes (Illinois Prosecutor Services, LLC) has 28 years’ experience as a Lawyer and Trainer with the State of Illinois. Don has taught and continues to teach at most of the MTU’s in the State. In 2008, Don retired from the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutors Office. Don held the title of Senior Staff Counsel. In his retirement he is devoting most of his time to the website of Illinois Prosecutor Services, LLC and continues to teach Police Officers and State’s Attorneys throughout the State of Illinois.

Member Tuition (Sworn & Civilian): None Non-Member Tuition: $50.00

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IVC Update and Review for Patrol (Interactive, Scenario and Table Top Format)

JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center 17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433

Monday; April 15, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm

GPS alert: use 1151 East Laraway Road 60433, neighbor of Ag. Center

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Legal Updates

Course Description: This eight-hour course will be an open forum review of the primary enforcement sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Content includes the use of IVC violations for probable cause stops, bail bond procedures for multiple offense and out-of-state violators, and equipment and safety and enforcement issues. Attendees will participate in table-top exercises in the morning and afternoon sessions. These exercises will help officers understand the subtle differences in the subsections of offenses (e.g.: turning, U turns, sign violations). Attendees will also examine the differences between business, petty, and serious IVC offenses. Attendees will:

• Learn the application of the "hands free" electronic communication device law o what is allowed while holding the device (speed dialing, etc)

• Review o New laws o Changes to existing laws

• Review current violations from commonly used IVC chapters • Cover the new bond procedure for petty traffic offenses effective 01/01/2015 • Learn how to recognize vehicles which are hazardous dilapidated motor vehicles

o when a vehicle can be towed by law enforcement from private property • DUI enforcement laws

o BAID o MDDP o Felony violations

• Review less commonly used, probable cause-based sections • Learn proper application of IVC registration sections to out-of-state violators • Review current court case law affecting application of the IVC

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• Learn proper application and use of IVC sections for similar offenses

o e.g.: charging too fast for conditions instead of speeding • Review towing statutes and court rulings about vehicle towing • Learn graduated license enforcement • Review child safety seat enforcement

This course is appropriate for patrol and traffic enforcement officers (local, county, state), and their supervisors. Instructor: H. Michael Drumm, D.P.A, will conduct the course. Dr. Drumm is president of Drumm & Associates, Ltd. He has more than 37 years of IVC enforcement experience, and is currently a member of the Monee Police Department. Drumm is an ITOA and ILEETA member, and is certified as an instructor with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Drumm is also an approved instructor for the Department of Homeland Security, and an adjunct instructor at the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) at the College of DuPage (IL).

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* *This course is grant funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Police Traffic Services Training Project and administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

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Rescheduled for May 21st

Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response for Patrol (Initial Responders and Part 1 of Investigators Training)

JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center 17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433

Tuesday; April 16, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Human Rights | Legal Updates | Procedural Justice

Please note: All handout materials will be supplied on a USB thumb drive. Please bring note taking material or a laptop

Course Description: This course will meet all the requirements of the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act (Public Act 099-0801) which was enacted January 1, 2017. This Act requires all agencies employing law enforcement officers who conduct sexual assault and abuse investigations be required to provide specialized training within 2 years (January 1, 2019) of the effective date of this act. The act also requires that agencies present training to all law enforcement officers who are initial responders within 3 years (January 1, 2020) of the effective date of this act.

Instructors:

Sergeant John Arizzi has worked for the Lockport Police Department since 2005. He is the

Investigations Sargent and currently serving as a Division Commander in the Will/Grundy Major

Crimes Task Force. John is a former Deputy Director of the Metro Area Narcotics Squad and has

worked undercover for both state and federal authorities. John is also an FBI certified crisis

negotiator and served on the Will County SWAT team. John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal

Justice from Benedictine University.

Sergeant Jason Opiola has worked for the Crest Hill Police Department since 2001 and has been the

supervisor of the Crest Hill Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Division since the fall of 2017.

Prior to his promotion, Jason was an Investigator assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division since

2009. He has also been an Investigator with the Will/Grundy Major Crime’s Task Force since 2010

and is currently serving as a Division Commander in the Task Force. Before being assigned to the

Criminal Investigation Division, Jason served as the Crest Hill Police Department’s Use of Force

Instructor, Field Training Officer, Head Firearms Instructor, and member of Joliet Special Operations

Squad. Jason holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Illinois Benedictine University.

Member Tuition: None Non-Member Tuition: $50.00

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Breath Alcohol Testing 16-hour Breath Analysis Instrument Operator Course

Monee Police Department, 5356 W. Main Street, Monee, IL 60449

Wednesday & Thursday; April 17 & 18, 2019 8:00 am till 5:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Law Update

Course Description: Officers completing this program will be certified as Illinois Breath Analysis Operators by the Illinois State Police. This sixteen-hour course is also certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Some of the topics that will be discussed are as follows:

• Operation and function of the breath testing equipment approved for use in Illinois

• Detailed discussions on drinking driver enforcement • Laboratory training in the use of equipment • Pharmacological effects of alcohol • Legal matters relating to drinking driver enforcement (including implied consent

and case presentation for court)

Successful completion and attendance of the course including passing the exam is required to be a state certified Breath Alcohol Operator (BAO).

Instructors: The Illinois State Police Academy will be providing instructors for this

course.

Member Tuition: None Non-Member Tuition: None* (Members will have priority registration)

*This class will be funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Police Traffic Services Training Project and administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board.

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40 Hour Firearms Instructor Course JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center; 17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433

& Will County Sheriff’s Range & Training Facility; 2402 Laraway Rd., Joliet, IL 60433

Monday - Friday, April 29 – May 3, 2019 1:00 pm till 9:00 pm

(Class will begin at the JJC Ag. Center each day, except on Wednesday May 1st)


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Use of Force | Law Updates

Course Description: This course of instruction is designed to produce a qualified law enforcement firearms

instructor who is capable of training police officers of all experience levels to safely, efficiently, and effectively employ their duty handguns in the course of their work activities. Additionally, student officers will be trained on choosing various firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories for the law enforcement mission. Communications skills coupled with teaching and learning skills will be integrated into every component of this course of instruction. This course is open to any officer who is currently assigned as or under consideration for assignment as a police firearms instructor.

At the completion of this training, the student officer will be able to identify the law enforcement mission critical goals and objectives of a police firearms instructor, demonstrate the instructional issues, and produce documentation detailing the training efforts. Student officers will be required to pass a written exam, correctly demonstrate designated training exercises, and pass a live fire qualification course with their duty handgun.

Training methodology will be: • Explanation – By Instructor • Demonstration – By Instructor • Corrected Practice / Hands On By Student Officer Under Supervision of Instructor(s) • Demonstration – By Student Officer

➢ This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)

STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO CLASS: ✓ 1,200 rounds of factory pistol ammunition and duty pistol with minimum of 3 magazines ✓ Patrol rifle with tactical sling and three magazines / 200 rounds of factory .223/5.56 m/m

ammunition ✓ Hat with bill to protect face from brass ejections ✓ Eye protection ✓ Pencil/pen and notebook ✓ Duty leather and pistol ✓ Duty flashlight ✓ Soft body armor ✓ Comfortable clothing and boots, NO SHORTS (fatigues/BDUs suggested) NOTE: Students will

participate in multiple tactical exercises and can expect to get dirty. ✓ Water to drink during tactical exercises ✓ A packed lunch


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Lead Instructor: Jeff Chudwin served 38 years and retired as the Chief of Police for the Village of Olympia Fields IL. He has been a law enforcement officer since 1974 and continues as a sworn officer with the Peotone IL Police Department. He served as an Assistant States Attorney for both Will and Cook Counties IL. Chief Chudwin is a founding member and president of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA). A competitive shooter of over 35 years he designed and instructs a number of firearms training courses including; basic patrol rifle, patrol rifle instructor, designated marksman/advanced patrol rifle, 40 Hours Firearms Instructor, Firearms Instructor Update, Close Quarter Pistol, and rifle-pistol armorer courses for MTU’s state wide. Combining his experience as an attorney, prosecutor, and career peace officer, he writes for law enforcement and firearms publications and has presented at conferences nationwide regarding police use of force, firearms training, patrol functions, and tactical operations. He is the executive editor of the ITOA Journal and has authored numerous articles for law enforcement publications on the issues of police use of force, firearms training, and SWAT and patrol functions. Co-Instructor: Kim Heath-Chudwin is a Will County Sheriff's Deputy and Range Master. Deputy Heath-Chudwin is the President of the Women's Tactical Association. She has been a firearms instructor for 11 years. She instructs firearms training classes for the Illinois mobile training units #3 and #16, and for the ILEETA and OTOA conferences. Deputy Heath is a competitive shooter; the 2016 and 2018 National Patrol Rifle Competition champion and has done work with the NRA Women's Network and Guns and Ammo TV.

All attendees must be sworn personnel registered by their respective Law Enforcement Agencies

Tri-River Police Training Member Department’s Tuition: None Non-Member Department Tuition: $400.00

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40 Hour Basic Investigations Course New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Monday - Friday; April 29 - May 3, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Lead Homicide Investigator | Procedural Justice | Law Updates

Course Description: This course has been designed to provide recently-assigned criminal investigators with the practical skills and knowledge needed to perform their duties legally and effectively. Additionally, experienced patrol officers and tactical officers responsible for conducting follow-up investigations of minor crimes would also benefit from attending this class. Course topics will include: • The role of a criminal investigator during the investigative process • Practical and effective investigative techniques for personal and property crimes

• Basic principles of effective crime scene management • Preparing for and anticipating the defense • Search warrants, including those for electronic devices • Electronic surveillance: COH’s, tracking orders, and pen registers • Statute of Limitations • 5th and 6th Amendment issues

• Legal update and case analysis • Cold cases • Utilizing investigative tools, including electronic record & resources • Task Force involvement • Electronic Recording of Homicides

• Interviews and Interrogations • The role of confessions in criminal investigations

Instructors: Patrick Morley has been a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney since January 2000. He currently is assigned to the Gang and Complex Homicide Unit, where he prosecutes homicides, along with other serious felonies. Previous assignments include Criminal Appeals (January 2000-June 2000), Chief Judge (June 2000-November 2000), Narcotics Prosecutions (November 2000-April 2003), Children’s Advocacy Center (April 2003-November 2003), Felony Review Unit (November 2003-February 2005), Felony Preliminary Hearings Unit (February 2005-August 2005), Homicide-Sex Unit (August 2005-November 2005), and Felony Trial Division (November 2005-September 2007), Complex Narcotics Litigation Unit (September 2007-June 2008), Cold Case Homicide and Organized Crime Unit (June 2008-July 2017). He has prosecuted 46 felony jury trials, over 300 evidentiary motions, and over 500 bench trials.


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Patrick previously was a Chicago Police Officer for approximately 7 years appointed in May of 1993. He was originally assigned as a Patrol Officer, to the 10th district, on the west side of Chicago, and the 1st district, in the downtown area of Chicago for 5 years. Assigned to the Superintendent’s Office as a legal officer for 1 year. He was promoted to sergeant of police in 1999 and worked as a supervisor in 9th district on Chicago’s south side before becoming an Assistant State’s Attorney. Larry Rafferty is currently the Deputy Chief of the Midlothian Police Department. Before his recent retirement was the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division for the Cook County Illinois Sheriffs Police Department. Larry had been with the Cook County Sheriffs Police Department for 28 years. During that time, he had worked as a patrol officer and detective. Larry spent 13 years as a detective and was assigned to investigate property crimes, violent crimes and then to the homicide team. Larry also spent 16 years as a member of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. He began as a task force investigator and later became a team leader, squad leader and for six years the commander of the homicide team. As commander of the task force, Larry commanded 85 investigators and 15 supervisors. Larry oversaw the entire criminal investigation including crime scene technicians, search warrant teams, leads and case managers and the social media team. Larry worked on and supervised over 150 homicides with the task force. Larry as a Detective Sergeant supervised the Cook County Sheriffs Police Departments Cold Case Squad for three years. Larry supervised four detectives and his unit was recognized by the Chicago Crime Commission for an outstanding Cold Case Criminal Investigation. Adam Gulczynski is a Sergeant with the Hickory Hills Police Department. He was previously assigned as a Detective and served in that capacity for 11 years. Adam has been with the Hickory Hills Police Department for 14 years. As a Detective, Adam was assigned to investigate a variety of crimes to include thefts, robberies, burglaries, financial crimes, cyber-crimes, sexual assaults, crimes against children, and homicides. Adam has worked and assisted with hundreds of Felony Investigations in Hickory Hills and the surrounding communities, often specializing in the location, recovery, and analysis of electronic information. Adam spent 8 years assigned to the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, first assigned as an investigator, and serving as a Supervisor for 5 years. Adam was responsible for overseeing the development, analysis, and preservation of information from electronic sources i.e. cellular phones, social media, and other electronic information sources. Adam was also the Commander of the Southwest Major Crimes Task Force and supervised 21 investigators during homicide and kidnapping cases.


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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Tuesday; April 30, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Procedural Justice

Course Description: Officers will discuss and visualize the concept of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care as it applies to law enforcement tactical situations and the treatment of injured officers. Officers will learn and demonstrate specific treatments and interventions for the most commonly encountered wound patterns.

Officers are asked bring clothing appropriate for weather conditions for scenario training.

On completion of the course, each participant will receive a Medical Patrol Officer Kit for duty use. Each kit contains: One C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet, an OLAES Emergency Trauma Dressing and a Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seal.

Upon completion of this period of instruction, officers will be able to:

1. Identify the concepts of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, its use in the law enforcement

environment and how this concept differs from historically taught conventional First Responder

medical treatment practices.

2. Identify the most commonly sustained officer injuries and preventable causes of death.

3. Identify the importance of mindset and maintaining situational awareness when wounded and

when treating fellow officers.

4. Identify signs and symptoms of airway problems and demonstrate airway interventions.

5. Identify signs and symptoms of serious bleeding and demonstrate control interventions.

6. Identify signs and symptoms of shock and demonstrate prevention and treatment interventions.

7. Perform a Casualty Evaluation/F.A.S.T. Rapid Trauma Assessment and tactical evacuation.

8. Plan and perform a vehicle and non-vehicle officer down rescue/extraction in a high-threat

environment.

Instructor: Justin D. Rottmann is a police officer and a firefighter/paramedic. He has been part of the ILEAS Region 8 SRT since 2012. He currently serves as the TEMS (tactical EMS) team leader.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* (Members will have

priority in registration) * This project will be supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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C.R.I.M.E. 1-2-3 Criminal Related Interviewing Made Easy©

Kankakee County Sheriff's Office 3000 S. Justice Way, Kankakee, IL 60901

Monday; May 6, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Lead Homicide Investigator | Procedural Justice

Course Description: This dynamic 8 hr. course is specifically designed to prepare all detectives, investigators, agents, supervisors, gang officers and uniformed patrol officers to become effective interviewers and consistently successful in getting difficult confessions. From newer officers to the more experienced detectives, you will learn to easily separate the interview and interrogation process in three easy steps. Each crucial step provides simple and straightforward how-to’s that will allow you to get confessions in any venue or circumstance. In one day, your expert instructor will provide each attendee with easy-to-understand tools that have been used and perfected on hard-core criminals for over sixteen years. This will be the most exciting and helpful interview class you have ever attended. No more time-consuming and expensive courses that teach complex interrogation “tactics” that have more steps than you can remember during a stressful interview. Build self-confidence, learn what to do and start becoming a great interviewer today. C.R.I.M.E 1-2-3 is here. “So get in, get it and get out.”

Course Topics: • Real interviewer preparation • Time management • Know your suspect, or terrorist group • Set the stage for success • Proper introductions and face time

• Recognize and utilize your strong points • Physical and verbal considerations • Homicide preparation and legal aspects • Choosing “your” interview technique • Closing the confession

• Morals and the media

Instructor: Andrew Jones, is currently a sergeant with the Vernon Hills (Illinois) Police Department and brings 30 years of police experience to the classroom. Andrew has served as a patrol officer, field training officer, evidence technician, bike patrol officer, detective, school resource officer, multi-faceted use of force instructor and patrol sergeant. The bulk of Andrew’s career has been spent as a Vernon Hills Detective and was also assigned to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force. Andrew spent 15 years in investigations, with 11 of those years in the Major Crime Unit. He has conducted thousands of interviews and interrogations, many of those relating to homicide and officer involved shootings. Among those interviews, he has worked a number of high profile cases ranging from homicide to public corruption.


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He has been recognized within his department by social and community groups, local school officials and newspapers. In 2015, Andrew was awarded the Lake County Juvenile Officer of the Year Award and the Lifesaving Award. His academic portfolio includes graduating Suma Cum Laude from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He also attended the Southern Police Institute’s 138th Administrative Officers Course where he was elected class president and graduated with high honors. For both the public and private sectors, Andrew developed and presented curriculum for recognizing and preventing targeted violent attacks, internet safety, teen use of apps and social media, drug trends and use in today’s society, multiple disciplines of less-than-lethal levels of force, firearms, Naloxone use, interview and interrogations, courtroom testimony, and a variety of other topics.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* This project is supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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Evidence Technician Refresher Workshop JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Tuesday & Wednesday; May 7 & 8, 2019

Tuesday; 1:30pm - 9:30pm & Wednesday; 9:00am – 5:00pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s):

Lead Homicide | Law Updates | Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority


Course Description: This two-day, 16-hour, workshop has been designed by expert practitioners from the field of evidence collection and crime scene processing for the purpose of providing Law Enforcement officers assigned to evidence collection and crime scene processing duties with skills, knowledge and abilities needed to properly process crime scenes. This workshop will build upon the skills and knowledge obtained by the student officers in the basic 40-hour course by refreshing and updating the student officer’s base of knowledge.

Course Overview: This workshop is designed for the officer assigned to investigate/ process crime scenes. This workshop will sharpen and enhance their current skill level. Student officers will review the basic operations of their department issued camera equipment. Student officers will review how to operate their cameras in normal and low light environments along with how to take examination quality photographs of evidence. Student officers will process 3-D footwear and tire impression evidence. Student officers will process a variety of different substrates using different techniques to obtain suitable latent print impression evidence. The student officers will also participate in a round table exercise on crime scene processing. Student officers will be able to ask questions, share experiences and participate in discussions on topics pertaining to processing crime scenes that are specific to their jurisdiction.

Course Goals: By the end of this workshop, student officers will be able to do the following;

• Operate their department issued camera in manual, aperture priority, shutter priority and

program modes.

• Be able to produce examination quality photographs of evidence.

• Understand the use of fill flash at outdoor crime scenes.

• Be able to produce property exposed photographs in a low light environment.

• Be able to photograph, document, collect 3-D footwear and tire impression evidence in several

different types of substrates.

• Will have the understanding of how different powders, chemicals and lifting techniques can

enhance their ability to recover latent print impression evidence from a variety of surfaces.

• Will have an updated understanding of recent court cases pertaining to crime scene processing.

• Increase their knowledge of crime scene processing by participating in a table top exercise with

their peers.

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Required Course Equipment: Student officers attending will be required to bring the following department issued equipment, a 35 mm SLR digital camera with a 50 mm lens, a macro lens, detachable flash with cord, tri-pod, flashlight, extra batteries for flash unit, a charger for the camera battery, the manual for the camera and a latent print kit. Student officers will also be required to bring a lap top computer and a cable to connect their cameras to the computer to be able to view their photographs. (If two officers from the same department are attending they can share the listed equipment, if needed.) Course Prerequisites: This course will be offered to officers assigned to evidence collection duties and crime scene investigation. All attendees must have completed a 40-hour Basic Evidence Class and have a basic working knowledge of their department issued camera equipment.

➢ A portion of this class may be conducted outdoors. Students should dress suitable for the weather condition for the days of the class.

Instructor: Michael E. Kirby is currently a Detective with the Inverness Police Dept. He has been employed in Illinois Law Enforcement for the past 37 years and a police instructor for the past 25 years. He currently is a Supervisor for the Officer Involved Death Forensic Unit of the Major Case Assist Team (MCAT). Previously, he was the Forensic Team Supervisor for the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) for 9 years.


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Railroad Liaison Officer New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Tuesday; May 7, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Law Update

Course Description: In the United States, a pedestrian or vehicle is struck by a train every

three hours. Likewise, there is a train derailment every two hours. Trains and tracks traverse every locality, carrying passengers, freight, and hazardous materials. Should one of these collisions or derailments occur within a local jurisdiction, it becomes the responsibility of local emergency services to respond and safeguard the community. It is essential that every police department has personnel trained to manage these unique types of incidents.

The Railroad Liaison Officer (RLO) Program provides the necessary training for officers to not only respond to and mitigate train related incidents, but also prepares the officers to return to local jurisdictions and provide training/guidance to the remainder of the department on rail safety enforcement and incident mitigation. The RLOs will also be provided resources allowing them to prepare railroad safety presentations to the general public. The RLO will develop connections with railroad special agents and will be the railway expert within your department.

Topics that will be covered include: • History and Authority of Railroad Police

• History of CN Railway • Basic Railroad Awareness • Incident Response • Safety • Hazardous Material Incident Response

• Traffic, Trespass, and Other Enforcement • RLO Benefits and Recognition

Instructor: Jeffrey Price is currently a Special Agent and CSO with the CN Railroad Police U.S.

Central Division, which includes the Midwestern states of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Prior to CN, Jeffrey was a Corporal with the Mishawaka Indiana Police Department for 11 years where he served as a Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) member, recruiting/social media officer and a background investigator.

Jeffrey graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Plainfield, IN, Class 07-171. Jeffrey is currently a certified law enforcement instructor as a generalist and emergency vehicle operations (EVO) by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. Jeffrey is also a certified Grade Crossing Collision Instructor (GCCI) through Operation Lifesaver.

Member Tuition: None Non-Member Tuition: None

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Mental Health Intervention & De-Escalation JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Thursday; May 9, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights Introductory Mental Health Awareness | Law Updates | Use of Force | Cultural Competency | Lead Homicide

Investigator | Procedural Justice | Human Rights | Constitutional and Proper Use of L.E. Authority

Course Description: In the last four decades, the number of individuals with mental illness living in a community setting has risen drastically, resulting in increased contacts with law enforcement. Agencies across the country have responded by developing new protocols, hiring social workers, and implementing special response teams. This course is designed to increase officer awareness of mental health disorders and provide effective intervention techniques for handling mental health crisis situations. This training will benefit all levels of public safety, including police officers, corrections officers, probation officers, EMTs and telecommunicators. (This course is State certified and meets Board guidelines for eight mandated training areas. It is also approved for eight hours credit toward the 32-hour recertification requirement for Lead Homicide Investigators.) Topics include:

• History and Background

• National Perspectives

• Types and Symptoms of Mental Illness

• Medications and Co-occurring Disorders

• Treatment for Mental Illness

• Suicide Assessment and Response

• Police Intervention Models

• De-Escalation Strategies

• Violence and Mental Illness

• Legal Issues

• HIPPA

• Emergency Petitions


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Instructor: Officer Brian Tison CIT Coordinator / Hostage Negotiations Team Leader METRO/SWAT University of Illinois Police Department Brian Tison has been a sworn officer for over 26 years, serving with both the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department and the University of Illinois Police Department. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Division and is a certified Master Firearms Instructor and Field Training Officer. Brian is an active CIT Officer and Coordinator for the Crisis Intervention Program for UIPD. He also serves as Hostage Negotiation Team Leader for the Champaign County METRO/SWAT Team and is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association. Brian teaches the police response portion of the 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) course statewide and serves as the CIT Task Force representative for the University of Illinois. He was one of the first officers in the state to be trained as a CIT instructor and has taught extensively for Mobile Team Units (MTUs) in Illinois. Brian has presented at National CIT Conferences in Florida and Ohio. In 2006, he was named CIT Officer of the Year for the State of Illinois.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* *This course is CIT grant funded by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

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Explosive Recognition: Bomb and Security Planning Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)

23748 W. 135th Street; Plainfield, IL 60544

Friday, May 10, 2019 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Law Updates | Civil Rights | Constitutional and Proper Use of Law LE Authority

Course Description: This 8-hour course of instruction is designed to prepare first responders to recognize Improvised Explosive Devices. The course is designed for first responders to be able to recognize and report an incident involving explosives and explosive incendiary devices. First Responders will be able to identify and investigate incidents involving the use of explosives, explosive devices, and explosive incendiary devices. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to identify and take safe and appropriate action in the event of a potential or realized incident involving explosives and incendiaries, to include Home Made Explosives (HME). Topics include:

• Types of Explosions, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear • High and Low Explosives- Post Blast Investigation • Military Ordnance • Initiating Systems • Gas Enhanced Improvised Explosive Devices • Secondary Devices- Response Guidelines • Home Made Explosives

Instructor: This course will be taught by: Sergeant (Ret.) Larry Drish, Commander of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Bomb Unit.

This project is supported by Homeland Security funds, awarded by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Course subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.


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Street Crimes Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)

23748 W. 135th Street; Plainfield, IL 60544 Monday – Wednesday; May 13 – 15, 2019


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE

Authority | Lead Homicide | Use of Force | Procedural Justice | Human Rights |Cultural Competency | Law Updates

Be the best trained Officer at your agency. 3 days of STREET CRIMES will give you years of valuable street-tested techniques and tactics that you can use immediately on your very next shift.

3-Day Police Training Includes

➢ Improving Police & Community Relations

➢ Officer Safety Issues

➢ Surviving Police Ambushes

➢ Officer Involved Shootings

➢ How to Conduct Effective Interviews

➢ Body Language Indicators

➢ Gang & Drug Investigation Tactics

➢ Developing Street Sources & Confidential Informants

➢ Street Smart Intelligence Gathering Interrogation Tactics

➢ Homeland Security Issues/Domestic Threats

➢ Covert Surveillance Techniques

➢ First Responder Tips for Hostage Situations

➢ Search Procedures

➢ Courtroom Testimony Survival Tactics

➢ De-escalation Tactics for the Mentally Distressed

Instructors: Supplied by Pat McCarthy’s Street Crime Training

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: $225.00* * Application has been made if approved, this project will partially be supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067

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Summary Suspension Hearings and Warnings to

Motorist: Sorting It All Out New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Thursday, May 16, 2019 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s):

Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Legal Updates

This course is funded and sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the University of Illinois-Springfield

This free course is open to any Law Enforcement Officer and Prosecuting Attorney

PURPOSE OF COURSE: This 3-hour course was created by Jennifer Cifaldi, the Illinois Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. This program was developed with the intent of providing law enforcement and prosecutors with the knowledge and skills to successfully use the proper Warnings to Motorists and remove the impaired drivers from our Illinois’ roadways. Additionally, they will be provided with a case law update to help them navigate their way through DUI courts.

COURSE OVERVIEW: Every year, impaired drivers cause thousands of traffic deaths and injuries. Prosecutors and law enforcement officers need the skills to be sure that the summary suspensions are not rescinded. This starts with the law enforcement officer being aware of which of the many Warnings to Motorists are appropriate in a given situation.

For the officers: This class will instruct you on the various Warnings to Motorists used for the Illinois implied consent law. The officer will be able to recognize which Warning to read depending on the facts presented. The officers will also know how to assist the Prosecutor in the courtroom with effective testimony during the summary suspension hearings to avoid having the suspension rescinded.

For the Prosecutors: This program will provide you with the tools on how to successfully defend Petitions to Rescind Summary Suspensions. You will walk away from this course with the confidence needed in your case so as not to negotiate the suspension as part of the criminal case. You will have a better understanding of the Warnings that Officers issue and will be well versed in the relevant case law.

This class consists of classroom instruction and the facilitation of discussion amongst participants on which Warnings to use and common attacks that defense attorneys use in Summary Suspension hearings. Additionally, participants will be provided current case law relevant to summary suspensions.

COURSE GOALS: By the end of this course, students will be able to do the following: • Understand the various Warnings to Motorist and know under what circumstances each Warning should

be utilized • Successfully defend Petitions to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspensions • Cite the relevant case law • Be better prepared to testify at Summary Suspension Hearings


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Instructor: Jennifer Cifaldi is the Illinois Traffic Safety Prosecutor. She was an Assistant State’s Attorney for 20 years in Adams County, Illinois and has been prosecuting DUI’s within her county for over 15 years. In 2007, Jennifer implemented a DUI search warrant program within Adams County and has seen nothing but success from it. She has previously worked with the Dept. of Transportation to share this program with other counties throughout the State and has presented nationally on this program. In July of 2016, Jennifer was presented with an award for the National Prosecutor of the Year due to her development of her “No Refusal Search Warrant Program” and her willingness to share it with other prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.


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Street Technician 1 JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center

17840 Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Friday; May 17, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Legal Update| Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Lead Homicide Investigator |Civil Rights

Course Description: This course is designed to provide training for police officers assigned to patrol, investigations or other specialized units such as narcotics or auto theft with little or no training/experience in this area of crime scene processing. Basic latent print identification, development and recovery will be instructed and practiced. Casting of footwear and tire impressions will also covered and practiced. Skills taught and developed will prepare officers to process non-major case crime scenes, such as burglaries, car burglaries, auto theft and other property crimes.

Attendees will be provided with and will keep both latent and magnetic technician kits along extra fiberglass brushes. Kits are portable and designed to be part of the officer’s regular equipment and will allow them to immediately utilize the skills and techniques in the field. Kits and brushes (SIRCHIE brand) will be supplied as part of the course and are valued at approximately $100.00.

Proper packaging and submission protocols required by the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory will also be covered.

Officers may want to bring camera equipment (if available) to class in order to incorporate this into the practical training.

The Instructors: Louis Silich has a MS degree and numerous certifications. He has 36 years of experience working for Chicago Police Department Crime Lab, and retired as a lieutenant from the Joliet Police Department working in patrol, evidence, detectives, communications / management information systems, school officer, and internal affairs.

Thomas Quillman is a 35 year veteran of the Joliet Police Department. He retired as a Detective Sergeant, who specialized in gang crimes and served in various assignments including tactical, undercover narcotics and investigations.


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Autism Awareness for Law Enforcement Plainfield Police Department

14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 Monday; May 20, 2019


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Mental Health Awareness Civil Rights | Use of Force | Procedural Justice | Human Rights | Constitutional and Proper Use of L.E.

Authority

Course Description: This one day, 8-hour program has been designed to provide students with basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and strategies for interactions with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Over the years the number of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has risen drastically, resulting in increased contacts with law enforcement. This training will show students how inappropriate responses by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, such as lack of communication skills, aggressive behavior, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors can be reconciled. This can be done by identifying procedures that a law enforcement officer should/may employ when interacting with an individual with a disability and identify the procedures a law enforcement officer should follow to ensure the safety and cooperation of a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Course Topics:

• Explanation of Autism

• Characteristics of Autism

• Strategies for Interaction

• De-escalation Strategies

• Wandering Issues

• Communication Strategies (verbal and non-verbal)

• Interviewing Victims/Offenders

• Use of Force Considerations

• Law Enforcement Programs

Instructor: Sergeant Stefan Bjes, is currently a patrol sergeant and has served with the Addison Police Department for over 17 years. Stefan is an active CIT officer and is one of two supervisors for the department’s CIT program. He has served the department in several different capacities, such a gang investigator, school resource officer, use of force instructor, rapid response instructor, field training officer, evidence technician, and juvenile officer. He is also currently a board member of the DuPage Juvenile Officers Association. Stefan is also an adjunct faculty member at Waubonsee Community College and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage. Stefan has extensive experience, through his personal and professional life, with interacting with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders


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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Monday; May 20, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Procedural Justice

Course Description: Officers will discuss and visualize the concept of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care as it applies to law enforcement tactical situations and the treatment of injured officers. Officers will learn and demonstrate specific treatments and interventions for the most commonly encountered wound patterns.

Officers are asked bring clothing appropriate for weather conditions for scenario training.

On completion of the course, each participant will receive a Medical Patrol Officer Kit for duty use. Each kit contains: One C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet, an OLAES Emergency Trauma Dressing and a Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seal.

Upon completion of this period of instruction, officers will be able to:

9. Identify the concepts of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, its use in the law enforcement

environment and how this concept differs from historically taught conventional First Responder

medical treatment practices.

10. Identify the most commonly sustained officer injuries and preventable causes of death.

11. Identify the importance of mindset and maintaining situational awareness when wounded and

when treating fellow officers.

12. Identify signs and symptoms of airway problems and demonstrate airway interventions.

13. Identify signs and symptoms of serious bleeding and demonstrate control interventions.

14. Identify signs and symptoms of shock and demonstrate prevention and treatment interventions.

15. Perform a Casualty Evaluation/F.A.S.T. Rapid Trauma Assessment and tactical evacuation.

16. Plan and perform a vehicle and non-vehicle officer down rescue/extraction in a high-threat

environment.

Instructor: Justin D. Rottmann is a police officer and a firefighter/paramedic. He has been part of the ILEAS Region 8 SRT since 2012. He currently serves as the TEMS (tactical EMS) team leader.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* (Members will have

priority in registration) * This project will be supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response for Patrol

(Initial Responders and Part 1 of Investigators Training)

Plainfield Police Department 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544

Tuesday; May 21, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Response Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Human Rights | Legal Updates | Procedural Justice



Instructors:







Sergeant Jason Opiola has worked for the Crest Hill Police Department since 2001 and has been the









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Sexual Assault Investigators Training Attendees must have previously completed the Initial Responders

8-hour in person or 8-hour online class to attend

Plainfield Police Department 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544

Wednesday; May 22, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Human Rights | Legal Updates | Sexual Assault Investigator Training | Procedural Justice

Lead Homicide Investigator



Instructors:







Cordelia Coppleson is an Assistant Attorney General assigned to Criminal Enforcement. She is the Law

Enforcement Training Project Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act. Cordelia is

responsible for helping and supporting law enforcement agencies as they implement the new law

through adopting policies, training and other requirements of the Act. Cordelia is a committed

prosecutor, having spent the majority of her 20-year career as a Cook County State’s Attorney

assigned to the criminal division, with extensive experience in investigating, preparing and trying

sexual assault cases.


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Sergeant Jason Opiola has worked for the Crest Hill Police Department since 2001, and has been the









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Illinois General Explosives Recognition and Requirements

JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center 17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433

Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Law Updates

Course Description: This is a one day 8-hour class being provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, OMM-Explosives and Agg. Division. The class will provide hands on education for recognizing the different types of high/low explosives and their requirements at both the State of Illinois level, as well as the BATFE (Federal) level. In addition to general explosive recognition, the specifics and differences of consumer fireworks (1.4) vs. professional grade fireworks (1.3G) and the laws that pertain to them will be discussed in great detail. This class is being provided by the IDNR to help educate law enforcement and to provide direct assistance, on scene, when dealing with explosive situations. The IDNR regulates / investigates high and low explosives including 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5. Too many times law enforcement does not have the education to know how to identify an explosive and/or if a bomb squad needs to be called. Bomb Squads, Explosives Breaching SWAT Teams, and BOMB Dog Handlers already possess the IL Individual Explosives License. The IDNR must be notified immediately upon any recovery of a regulated explosive and/or device to pursue the information necessary for enforcement. If the Officer and their respective department so desire; after completing the class and passing the exam they can receive an IL IDNR Individual Explosives License, to be used in association with their law enforcement duties. A random monthly bank of test questions will be administered at the end of the class which will consist of 50 questions that will be multiple choice and/or True-False. Each officer receiving the license will fill out an application and must pass the test with an 80% or higher. Officers who do not pass the test will be provided an opportunity to retest in the near future.

➢ Licensing is recommended but not required to attend.

There are eight chapters covered in the presentation and each officer will be provided a packet of information from the IDNR consisting of a copy of the IL Explosives Act, the Admin Codes that Apply to the Act, a general explosives safety packet, a packet for note taking as the presentation is given, and a small 4-page packet for officers to keep available as a quick reference guide for explosive identification purposes, while on duty.


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Key topical areas to be addressed include the following:

• Illinois Explosives Act

• Explosive Storage Requirements-Law Enforcement and Non-Law Enforcement

• Explosives Safety/Recognition/Handling (m-devices, homemade sticks, etc.)

• Fireworks- 1.3G low explosives (professional fireworks) vs 1.4 low explosives

• Enforcement of 1.3G vs. 1.4 and their requirements

Instructor: The instructor for this class is Nick Sterling who currently is a Specialist/Inspector/Investigator for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, OMM-Explosives and Agg. Division. Mr. Sterling’s current territory includes Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Gundy, and Will Counties. Sterling has been with the Department for four years and inspects/investigates all explosive storage facilities (Law enforcement and Non-Law Enforcement), explosives accidents, explosives incidents, and performs random checks/investigations on both licensed and unlicensed individuals. Sterling has 18 years of high explosives experience and teaches the IL Individual Explosives License Class on a regular basis. Over the past few years Mr. Sterling has noticed a lack of education when law enforcement agencies are dealing with explosives related issues, and hopes to help prevent these issues in the future through education and assistance.


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Domestic Violence Investigations for Patrol New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Friday; May 24, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights |Human Rights Psychology of Domestic Violence | Law Updates |Cultural Competency |Procedural Justice

Course Description: Domestic Violence incidents are one of the most frustrating and repetitive for law enforcement. This eight-hour course, created from a law enforcement and prosecution perspective, was designed to assist officers on scene in conducting a thorough victim-centered investigation of domestic violence in order to assist victims and aid in effective prosecution.

This course exceeds the Domestic Violence mandates and includes the following: • Domestic Violence laws and interpretation • Determining the primary aggressor • Investigation of domestic violence cases from the 9-1-1 call to offender sentencing • Evidence collection, physical and testimonial • Problems that arise in prosecution and ways for officers to help overcome them

• Trauma-based interviewing techniques • Enforcement and prosecution of Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Civil No

Contact orders, and bond conditions. • Strangulation investigation • Reporting of Domestic Violence • Impact of police response and failure to respond to domestic violence

This course is designed for patrol officers, first-line supervisors, investigators, and command staff interested in fulfilling mandates on Domestic Violence, providing the State’s Attorney’s office with prosecutable cases, and reducing repeat domestic calls through police intervention.

Instructors: Danielle Malone holds an Associate's degree in Law Enforcement and another in Criminal Justice Studies. Danielle joined the Shorewood Police Department in 2006 and became an active member of the Shorewood Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit shortly after being hired. During Danielle’s decade long commitment to Domestic Violence, she has instituted a number of victim- centered changes. She launched an Order of Protection Petition program at Shorewood Police, conducted numerous trainings on domestic violence for her fellow Shorewood officers and command staff, and worked with the State's Attorney's Office to bring the Domestic Violence documentation current and relevant for Will County prosecutors and the victim’s she serves. Her initiative and care for victims of domestic violence helped promote Danielle to the position of Domestic Violence Unit leader at the Shorewood Police Department. Continued on next page:

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Danielle serves on the Family Violence Coordinating Counsel, the FVCC law enforcement committee, the M-team, and is assigned part time with Will County Gang Suppression Unit. Danielle's certifications include Elderly Service Officer, Crisis Intervention Team member and Field Training Officer. She is recognized as a domestic violence specialist and has provided a variety of trainings to other law enforcement officers throughout Will County to assist them in recognizing the issues and challenges involved in working with domestic violence victims

Amie Simpson serves as the supervisor for the Will County State’s Attorney’s domestic violence unit, a specialized unit created by State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow to protect the rights of victims of domestic violence. Ms. Simpson graduated from Drake Law School in 1996. She worked in private practice for two years, specializing in family law. In 1999, she began working for the Will County Legal Assistance Program, which provides free legal services to low income residents of Will County. In 2001, she became the Executive Director of the program, and served in that capacity for twelve years. During that time, she also carried a full caseload specializing in domestic violence law. In 2008, she was named the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Attorney of the Year, in recognition of her advocacy for victims. In 2009, she was recognized by the Illinois Legal Aid community as Advocate of the Month.

In 2013, she was recruited by State’s Attorney Glasgow to head his Domestic Violence program. The goal of this program is vertical prosecution of all domestic violence cases, which means that the specialized unit follows both misdemeanor and felony domestic violence cases from the charging stage to trial. This process allows prosecutors and advocates to have maximum contact with victims during the progression of each case. It also allows for identification and aggressive prosecution of repeat offenders.

Ms. Simpson has provided numerous trainings for law enforcement, social work professionals, and attorneys on a variety of issues related to domestic violence.


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Proactive Patrol Tactics Drug Enforcement & Intelligence Gathering Traffic Stops

Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters) 23748 W. 135th Street; Plainfield, IL 60544 Wednesday & Thursday; May 29 & 30, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s) Cultural Competency

Law Updates |Civil Rights | Constitutional and Proper Use of Law LE Authority | Use of Force

Course Description: This fast-paced course is intended for patrol officers and supervisors who want to become more effective in detecting and arresting criminals operating motor vehicles, including drug users, drug traffickers, fugitives and gang members. In addition, the program will provide the latest intelligence information about the movements and activities of suspected terrorists in the United States. The training focuses on objective criteria for criminal interdiction and has been approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U. S. Department of Justice.

Topics include:

• Criminal Patrol Procedures

• Detecting Deception

• Officer Safety

• Arrest Tactics

• Current Patterns and Trends

• Concealment Areas

• Roadside Interviews

• Informant Development

• Terrorist Organizations

• International Driving Permits

• Resident Alien and SSN Documents

• Criminal Activity and Financing

Instructors: Chief Ed Delmore - Gulf Shores AL PD; A former Patrol Officer, Undercover Narcotics Investigator, Patrol Sergeant, Watch Commander, Deputy Chief and Chief of Police. Chief Delmore has been involved in the seizure of millions of dollars in illicit drugs and currency and has trained thousands of police officers throughout the United States on criminal Interdiction techniques.

Officer Stacy McElroy - Gulf Shores AL PD; An 18 year police veteran began his career with the Collinsville, IL PD. He has served as a Patrol Officer, K-9 handler, and a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Officer McElroy has made several significant seizures involving thousands of pounds of narcotics and over a million dollars in currency. Stacy has trained thousands of officers in Criminal Patrol Drug Enforcement throughout the country.


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Deputy Ryan Delmore – Baldwin County AL; Has made numerous significant arrests and seizures resulting in the seizure of over 1.6 million dollars in illicit currency and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of assets., explosives, counterfeit property and hundreds of pounds of narcotics. Ryan has instructed officers throughout the United States in both Interstate and Intrastate Criminal Interdiction and detecting hidden compartments. He currently works interstate criminal interdiction in Alabama

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* * This project is supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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Medical Marijuana & Marijuana DUI Arrests JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Monday; June 3, 2019 8:00 am till 4:00 pm

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Legal Updates | Human Rights

GPS alert: use 1151 East Laraway Road 60433, neighbor of Ag. Center Course Description: On January 1, 2014 Illinois legalized Medical Marijuana program. The Medical Marijuana statute specifically differentiates DUI arrest procedures between medical and non-medical marijuana influenced drivers, as well as when the medical exemption cannot be used. Medical Marijuana will become available sometime in 2015.

This one-day course is for patrol officers who want to expand their DUI arrests beyond the traditional, alcohol-based DUI traffic arrests while complying with Illinois Marijuana laws. It is also appropriate for patrol supervisors who want to expand their understanding of these types of arrests for report and arrest protocols and approval. This course will cover the 625 ILCS 501 Medical Marijuana (A) (4) arrest and non-medical marijuana (A) (6) DUI arrest.

Content will include the new Medical Marijuana law and driving restrictions, completing the sworn report and warning to motorist, writing the basic report, and testifying in court. Officers will also become familiar with the pharmacokinetics of THC (the active substance in cannabis), the cumulative effects of cannabis use, and the physiology of THC accumulation and removal in the body.

Officers will learn how to recognize the specific and unique clues of individuals under the influence of cannabis. These include eye clues, physical mannerisms, and other distinct signs and symptoms indicating cannabis use. Attending officers will learn:

• How to recognize the clues of drivers under the influence of cannabis

• How to test for and recognize unique eye indicator

• Whether the possession is legally exempt or criminally chargeable

• Recognizing physical “tells” of subjects under the influence of cannabis

• Which SFSTs are required by state statute for Medical Marijuana

• When the Medical Marijuana exemption is not valid

• The proper procedure for collecting urine specimens in police stations

• Writing an effective DUI cannabis report

• Seizing and processing contraband as part of the arrest

• How to testify in court for SSSH hearings and DUI trials


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Instructor: The will be H. Michael Drumm, DPA. Dr. Drumm is a training specialist for Bruce R. Talbot Associates. He has been qualified as an expert witness in the 12th Municipal Circuit Court of Will County in detecting individuals who are driving under the influence of cannabis. Drumm is an ITOA and ILEETA member. He is certified as an instructor with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Drumm is also an NHTSA and DOT approved SFST instructor.

Member Tuition: None Non-Member Tuition: None This course is grant funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Police Traffic Services Training

Project and administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

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40 Hour Basic Evidence Technician Course Plainfield Police Department

14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 Monday – Friday; June 3 - 7, 2019


This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Lead Homicide Investigator

Course Description: This program is designed for recently-assigned evidence technicians and will introduce them to various evidence collection, identification, and preservation techniques. The impact of these techniques upon specific criminal investigations will also be discussed.

Course topics include: • Crime scene management • Crime scene photography • Crime scene sketching, diagramming, and animation • Forensic Laboratory Sections • Evidence recognition, handling, packaging, and submission • Trace, tool mark, and firearm evidence

• Footwear/tire track castings • Latent prints and impression evidence • Biological evidence and D.N.A. • Search warrants and consent to search • Gunshot residue tests and results • Advances in evidence technology

❖ Each officer should be familiar with his/her Department’s digital camera and should bring the following items to class:

✓ Camera and tripod to fit it ✓ Latent print development kit which includes black powder/magnetic

powder, tape, and backing cards ✓ Sufficient packaging and personal protection supplies to process a

crime scene

Instructor: This course will be taught by M/Sgt. Heather Poerio, Illinois State Police.


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Building Searches From Alarm Response to Terrorism Recognition

(with Air Soft© Training) Station 3 Training Center, Frankfort Fire Protection District

24420 S. LaGrange Rd. (Rt. 45), Frankfort, IL 60423 Monday; June 10, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Use of Force

Legal Updates | Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority Course Description: This eight-hour course will allow officers to review and practice their basic building search skills in real-time, live scenario-based situations. Course content works as an excellent primer and refresher for officers who have or will be attending Rapid Deployment Training. Officers will work in teams of two and three, to mirror real patrol situations. Scenarios will include lit and unlit buildings, residential, retail and commercial occupancies, and weapon choices (handgun, shotgun, long gun).

Officers will learn to recognize and respond to the presence of IEDs in buildings and on subjects. Course content will include both classroom and scenario activities. Officers will review Department of Homeland Security protocols for local department contact with suspected and known terrorists, as well as scene safety and personnel safety protocols. The scenarios will include IED mockups and hostage situations. The Officers will learn Low Risk Search Techniques for effectively searching buildings, venues, and areas where suspected terrorist threats may exist.

Course Content Includes: • Review of purposes of building searches • Review of laws and cases regarding building searches

o Alarms, exigent circumstances, dispatched, on-site probable cause • Review techniques for challenging spotted suspected and unknown suspect • Review of methods for maintaining cleared space when removing suspect • Gain a basic knowledge of current improvised explosive devices (IEDs • Learn the action to take for IEDs and equipment available to assist in their detection • Gain heightened awareness of the effects of explosives and terrorism • Learn techniques for building searches for non-involved civilians, active shooters, devices, and hidden threats • Proper application and use of flashlights

o Multiple lights, Team techniques This class is a soft air, weapons training course. Officers need to bring their duty belts. Officers are encouraged to have either sweatshirts or long sleeve shirts available to wear. Face protection and weapons will be issued at the training site.

➢ Also warm clothing (if needed) is suggested as some training buildings may not be heated and some training will be outside.

The Instructors: The lead instructor is Michael Drumm. All instructors are certified, full-time police officers, and are members of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. Drumm is also a DHS contract instructor.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* *Application has been made if approved. This project is supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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Peer Support for Public Safety Agencies

New Lenox Police Department 200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451

Monday – Friday; June 10 - 14, 2019 8:00am – 4:00pm

Please note this course is intended for department members whose respective agencies currently have or are in the process of developing a Peer Support Team.

This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Human Rights | Procedural Justice

Course Description: This 5 day, 40-hour program has been developed for entry-level participants who have been chosen as peer support team members and is consistent with accepted industry standards, guidelines for peer support as proffered by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and reviews of other law enforcement programs and peer support as a discipline. Content is heavily influenced by previous experiences in peer support, crisis hotline training, and related behavioral sciences. The overall philosophy is that peer support comes from within the peer support team member, from his or her own experiences, and from the recognition of one's own feelings. This provides the starting point for understanding crisis, stress, suicide, bereavement, crisis communication skills, the model known as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, boundaries, confidentiality, and other pertinent information to prepare the team member to intervene in a personal crisis and/or critical incident. Lecture, discussion, personal introspection, sharing and intense role-playing exercises are the methods generally utilized in this training. Critiques from over 500 past participants have supported this training as the definitive starting point for a peer support team member.

Topics to be addressed include: • What is peer support?

• The Peer Intervention Model • The Nature of Crisis • Crisis Communication Skills • DSM IV & the Relationship with Trauma • Understanding Suicide

• Cynicism • Resiliency • Setting Limits • Retirement Issues • Death & Dying

Lead Instructor: William Hogewood is a veteran of 49 years in law enforcement with Prince George's County, Maryland, joining in 1969, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for 10 years. His company, Crisis Associates LLC, presents peer support and other behavior sciences programs tailored to the needs of clients. He is also involved in Crisis Negotiation Training stateside and in other countries. Mr. Hogewood has been involved in training others since 1980 with his department, the local Community Crisis Center, private corporations, and the U.S. State Department Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. He has a Master of Human Services degree from Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania.


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Sovereign Citizen Awareness and Responses for

Law Enforcement Frankfort Police Department,

20602 Lincoln-Way Lane, Frankfort, IL 60423 Tuesday; June 11, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s):Pending

Course Description: It is crucial that U.S. law enforcement is made aware of the dynamics of the threat of sovereign citizens and craft solutions to combat this growing homeland security challenge. The eight-hour, in-service program, Sovereign Citizen Awareness and Responses, addresses this timely topic as noted below.

According to various estimates, there are several hundred thousand sovereign citizen adherents in the United States, a type of anti-government extremists. These individuals believe that the U.S. federal government is illegitimate and that they are “freemen,” outside the control of government. Sovereign citizens eschew all affiliations and interactions with the federal government, while giving primacy to the power of the county law enforcement official, the sheriff.

In the past several years, sovereign citizens have increasingly been involved in criminal activities nationwide, including fraud as well as threats and violence against government officials, particularly law enforcement. Among the more prominent examples of sovereign citizen violence against law enforcement are the: 2014 killing of two Las Vegas Police Department officers by Jerad and Amanda Miller, 2012 killing of two sheriff’s deputies in Louisiana by a family-linked sovereign citizen cabal, and the 2010 killing of two West Memphis police officers by father-son team Jerry and Joe Kane. These murders are indicative of the types of threats law enforcement faces from sovereign citizens for more than three decades, which arose with the sovereign citizen progenitor, the Posse Comitatus group.

There are disparate indicators that law enforcement should be aware of in relation to sovereign citizens. Among the indicators are: symbols, language (oral/written), fraudulent documents, fictitious organizations, mannerisms, expressions, items (e.g., fake driver’s licenses, license plates, social security cards), anti-government signs, fences/barbed wire, and security cameras at property owned by sovereign citizens. Knowledge of these symbols and mechanisms to respond to them can aid law enforcement’s efficacy and safety. Continued on next page:

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Instructor: Dean C. Alexander is Director, Homeland Security Research Program and Professor, Homeland Security at the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University. Prof. Alexander’s teaching, research, and speaking activities encompass terrorism, security, and legal issues. He has lectured in ten countries, including to law enforcement and military officials at North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), U.S. State Department, and National Intelligence University events. Also, he has trained Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center, Oregon Fusion Center, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, Michigan State Police, Milwaukee Police Department, Yuma Police Department, McAllen Police Department, and the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department personnel; among others law enforcement entities and professionals.

Prof. Alexander’s professional experience includes executive, business development, and legal positions in the United States and abroad, including Chile, Israel, and the United Kingdom. He worked as a consultant to NATO, United Nations, U.S. State Department, the World Bank, Organization of American States, homeland security firms, and investment companies. Since publishing on terrorism in 1991, Prof. Alexander has written several books on the subject, including Business Confronts Terrorism: Risks and Responses (University of Wisconsin Press, 2004) and Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11, 2001 (Transnational, 2002). He recently co-authored the book, The Islamic State: Combating the Caliphate Without Borders (Lexington Books, September 2015). Prof. Alexander has published peer-reviewed articles, articles, and op-eds on terrorism, security, and legal issues.

Domestic and international media have interviewed Prof. Alexander. He is on the Advisory Board of Security Magazine. Prof. Alexander was a founding Advisory Council member of the Marsh Center for Risk Insights, research fellow at the Chesapeake Innovation Center (the first business incubator focused on homeland security), and served on the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council executive board for the Central District of Illinois.

He earned law degrees from Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M.) and American University, Washington College of Law (J.D.). He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and attended the Graduate Institute of International Studies (Geneva).

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* * This project is supported by Homeland Security funds, awarded by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. This course is subject to cancellation if funding not approved or minimum enrollment is not met.

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Tactical Traffic Stops: From Minor Violations to Terrorism Recognition

with Air Soft© Training JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Center

17840 W. Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 Monday; June 17, 2019



This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Use of Force

Course Description: Recent events have placed local, police officers at risk from not only everyday encounters with traffic violators, but also with suspected terrorists and domestic groups intent on killing patrol officers. Vehicle stops are one of the most hazardous duties performed by police officers; no two traffic stops are ever the same. This one day, scenario-based seminar is designed to teach officers the tactical tactics for making traffic stops from positions of advantage and safety. Officers will learn to recognize and respond to the presence of IEDs in vehicles and on subjects. This block will include both classroom and scenario activities. Officers will review Department of Homeland Security protocols for local department contact with suspected and known terrorists, as well as scene safety and personnel safety protocols. Officers will examine their role as local agencies in the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) network. The scenarios will include IED mockups and hostage situations

Participants will actively participate as both officers and subjects/offenders in the scenarios. Officers will use and encounter handguns and long guns. Role players will also have IEDS, Meth lab equipment, WMDs, and other contraband items. Officers will find clues to possible criminal and terrorist activity. The scenarios are real-time, and can rapidly accelerate, based on the officer’s control (or lack of control) of the encounter. Command Presence will be emphasized as a tool for safety and maintaining control of subjects during traffic stops.

This class is a soft air, weapons training course. Officers need to bring their duty belts and should have their department vehicles (not required) for scenarios. Officers are encouraged to have either sweatshirts or long sleeve shirts available to wear. Face protection and Air Soft© type weapons will be issued at the training site.

The Instructors: The lead instructor is Michael Drumm. All instructors are certified, full-time police officers, and are members of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. Drumm is also a DHS contract instructor.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None*

*Application has been made if approved. This project is supported by funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Homeland Security Grant Program. CFDA #97.067.

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32 Hour Police Cyclist Class JJC, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center

17840 Laraway Rd; Joliet, IL 60433 Tuesday - Friday, June 18 – 21, 2019

8:00am – 4:00pm* *Thursday, June 20 class will be 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm (tentative time)

GPS alert: use 1151 East Laraway Road 60433, neighbor of Ag. Center This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Civil Rights

Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Procedural Justice | Use of Force | Law Updates

Course Description: This course, which is nationally certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA), has been developed for officers and First Line Supervisors and focuses on the use of the bicycle as a patrol vehicle. Participants will spend approximately half of each day riding their bikes and negotiating obstacles. Students will learn to safely handle their bikes while in traffic and how to use the bicycle when making traffic stops, citizen contacts, and suspect contacts. They will also learn how to safely handle bicycles in pursuit situations.

The course includes: • Bicycle, uniform, accessory, and clothing selections • Basic physical fitness and injury avoidance • Critical situation riding techniques • Basic maintenance, tire changing, brake and gear adjustment, lubrication • Pre-ride safety inspections • Traffic strategies and approaches to calls • Negotiation of basic obstacles • Patrolling, vehicle stops, suspect stops • Pursuits and takedowns • Night patrol (evening class will be Thursday, June 20th) • Drug enforcement • Community relations • Bicycles and firearms


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Equipment requirements:

Participants must bring: ✓ A multi-geared, quality mountain bike ✓ Headlight and rear reflector (or taillight) ✓ Bicycle helmet that meets CPSC standards, ✓ Protective eyewear, including clear lenses for the night class. ✓ Pedal retention, such as toe clips or power grips.

Highly recommended: ➢ Bike water bottle ➢ Cycling gloves ➢ Padded bike shorts ➢ Rear rack gear bag ➢ Rear mounted kick stand ➢ Body armor ➢ Police radio or cell phone

IMPORTANT NOTE: Student bikes MUST meet IPMBA standards for appropriate frame height and size, i.e. there should be 1.5 to 3 inches of clearance between the rider and the top tube of the bike when the rider is astride it in a flat-footed stance. It is recommended that students wear department bike uniforms and duty gear for this course. If not available, clothing identifiable with ‘POLICE’ markings is also acceptable. It is also suggested that participants bring a basic tool kit, frame pump, replacement tire tubes and a rain jacket. Instructor: The lead instructor for this class will be Sgt. Bernie Hogancamp, Homewood Police Department (Retired).


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Tri-River Police Training Region - MTU 16 & Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

RADAR/LIDAR Instructor Training New Lenox Police Department

200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451 Monday - Friday; June 24 - 28, 2019

8:00 am till 4:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s) Law Updates

Constitutional and Proper use of Law Enforcement Authority

Course Description: This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved course offers the latest information regarding training instructors to use LASER technology and provides the background and materials needed to teach the RADAR and LIDAR operator course at the local level.

Students learn how to develop and implement the operator course, become proficient in instructional methodologies, become familiar with the technical aspects and legal issues of RADAR and LIDAR operation and much more.

Practical exercises using the latest equipment are utilized. All instructional material is provided in PowerPoint on CD, including the course administrator manual, teaching outlines, the student operator manual and illustrations. Commuters are encouraged to bring the equipment used in their department for greater familiarity and practice.

Topics Include: • Speed and enforcement • History and theory of RADAR and LIDAR

• Stationary radar operation • Moving RADAR and LIDAR operation • Effects of RADAR and LIDAR • Visual speed and range determination • Practical field demonstration and exercise

• Legal aspects of speed measurement • Administrative guides for speed enforcement • Field training and operator certification • LIDAR vs. RADAR technology • RADAR vs. cancer scare

Officers are asked to bring the following item to class: • Calculator that displays the sine function • Laptop computer (or other device) with USB port(s) and Adobe Reader installed

• Though not required, students are encouraged to bring RADAR/LIDAR equipment to class.

Instructor: Course instructors are police managers (active or retired) who combine extensive experience with solid academic credentials, provided by NUCPS.

Member Tuition: None* Non-Member Tuition: None* *This course is grant funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Police Traffic Services Training

Project and administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

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Basic School Resource Officer Course Plainfield Police Department

14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 Monday – Friday; July 22 – 26, 2019

8:00 am till 5:00 pm This course complies with the guidelines of the following mandate(s): Use of Force

Civil Rights | Constitutional & Proper Use of LE Authority | Legal Updates| Procedural Justice

Course Description: The Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour block of instruction designed for any law enforcement officer with two years or less experience working in an educational environment and school administrators.

The course emphasizes three main areas of instruction: • Functioning as a police officer in the school setting • Working as a resource and problem solver • Developing teaching skills

Attendees will gain a solid working knowledge of the School Resource Officer concept and how to establish a lasting partnership with their schools. The course is taught on a five-day, eight hour format. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning and run through 5:00 pm each day. Attendees are required to attend all sessions in order to obtain the National School Resource Officer Basic Course Certificate. There is a written examination, multiple discussions, and at least one graded practical exercise for each student. Who Should Attend: The School Resource Officer Program is a true Community Based Police program. Although many of the officers attending our courses will be assigned as School Resource or School Liaison Officers, the course is designed to benefit school administrators working with law enforcement and any law enforcement officer working with youth, or in an educational environment. This includes: School Resource Officers; School District Officers; DARE Officers; GREAT Officers; Juvenile Officers; Community Officers; School Security Officers; School Liaison Officers; School Administrators and Probation Officers. Instructors: Will be supplied by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). NASRO, the world’s leader in school-based policing, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 with a solid commitment to our nation’s youth. NASRO is an organization for school-based law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school security/safety professionals working as partners to protect students, school faculty and staff, and the schools they attend. Member Tuition: None, includes one year NASRO membership. Non-Member Tuition: $495.00, includes one year NASRO membership.