Officers should be aware of the "Basics" if they want to be more effective in situations involving "Special Needs" persons 

Officers can use the training videos located under the "resources" tab on the

Autism & Law Enforcement - Video training & Resources  page.  

Training Dates: August 22-23, 2018     16 Hours

COURSE CONTENT:   Who should attend: This nationally acclaimed course is for law enforcement executives, supervisors, internal affairs investigators, human resource personnel and anyone who desires to understand law enforcement professional standards and internal affairs investigations including frontline supervisors and union officials.

 "National Incident Management System (NIMS)"

We have attempted to simplify the NIMS/ICS training options, so agencies can more readily identify what emergency management training their members need to complete.

The new page is located under the "Specialized Training Information" tab.

The Illinois Prosecutor Services 

 CRIMINAL CASE LAW DIGEST - JUNE  ISSUE - 2018.  

Go to the Criminal Case Law Digest Publication page under the “Members Only” tab

This Publication has been created by the IPS and is presented to MTU1 for its members 

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Update

Date: July 10, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Heartland Community College, Room NRC 1202 1500 W. Raab Road Normal, IL 61761

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

Without a search warrant, Office Rhodes walked to the top of the driveway, removed the tarp, confirmed that the motorcycle was stolen by running the license plate and vehicle identification numbers, took a photograph of the uncovered motorcycle, replaced the tarp, and returned to his car to wait for Collins

ILETSB DRAFT Model Policy:

Response and Release of Individuals Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

Does your agency have to adopy a policy?

Evidence Based Interview & Interrogation class set for October 23-25, 2018

MTU1 has heard high praise for this training so we are bringing it to the region!

Interdiction for Protection of Children (IPC)

Planning has begun to bring this training to Illinois in March 2019

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Interdiction for Protection of Children (IPC) Program has become a nationwide effort to battle human trafficking and child exploitation. 

Do you know about the Person Determined to Pose a Clear and Present Danger form?

It is the duty of law enforcement officials and school administrators to report to the Department of State Police when a student or other person is determined to pose a clear and present danger to themselves, or to others, within 24 hours of the determination.  20 Il. Admin. Code 1230.120. 

TRAINING ANNOUNCMENT

Sweeping changes were made to all of Illinois Asset Forfeiture statutes

effective July 1, 2018. 

Asset Forfeiture Law Update Training Scheduled for Freeport, IL on

June 19, 2018 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

Notice requirements, filing deadlines, proof of service, seizure thresholds, awarding of property, and burdens of proof have all changed, and a new reporting requirement has been added.

From the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board

May 16, 2018 Statement from Director Fischer on Canines and Cannabis training

Garrity Use Immunity: A Guide for Investigators

Public Agency Training Council (PATC) articles 

By Richard E. Lober, J.D.

A statement of a public employee and evidence derived from any statement cannot be used against that employee in a criminal prosecution when the statement is taken under threat of potential termination of employment.  Such a statement is considered “coerced” under the 5th/14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967).

The Law Enforcement Criminal Sexual Assault Investigation Act was effective Janaury 1, 2018.

The Act addresses an on-duty, officer-involved criminal sexual assault investigation. How it shall be conducted along with requiring every law enforcement agency to have a policy.

Illinois State Police “SFST" Field card has been added to the website 

Check the MTU1 training calendar to view the current April and May 2018 classes. 

The aftermath of a consent decree designed to limit proactive policing

Study concludes a reduction in proactive stops by Chicago police officers was responsible for the spike in homicides and shootings

"We conclude that, because of fewer stop and frisks in 2016, a conservative estimate is that approximately 236 additional homicides and 1,115 additional shootings occurred during that year"

article by the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff's

As you review your LEDI account, you will note your officers are marked as being out of compliance for some mandates. Not all deadlines have arrived, but they are approaching.

Effective March 1, 2018, ILETSB will be accepting electronically submitted Narcotic Detection Canine Certification Report Forms (Initial and Annual) and Lead Homicide Investigator Recertification Forms as the primary method of submission.