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Did you know the School Safety Drill Act requirements change on January 1, 2020 ?

" No later than 90 days after the first day of each school year, schools must conduct at least one law enforcement drill that addresses an active threat or an active shooter within a school building."

Illinois now has its own "Interdiction for the Protection of Children" (IPC) instructors, trained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The instructors are qualified to teach the Texas developed course, which trains officers to identify and question suspects, during regular patrol stops, who may be trafficking children or involved in child abductions.

Watch the video for more information on the program.

The 2019 Crisis Intervention Team Conference is designed to bring together law enforcement officers, correctional staff CIT trained professionals, community resources, consumers, and other interested stakeholders to discuss CIT program development, best practices, and other relevant information. The conference is June 3-4, 2019, at the Naperville Embassy Suites.

The IELTSB Executive Institute has worked with the 9-1-1 Administrator to offer the mandated course Telecommunicators – Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse through its Online Learning Network  

Just a friendly reminder- Each law enforcement agency that utilizes body worn cameras must provide a report to the I.L.E.T.S.B. by May 1 of each year. This ILCS mandate applies to all agencies in Illinois and is not based upon an agency receiving a camera grant for purchasing the system. ALL agencies using Body worn cameras must send in a report. 

First time this training will be offered in Illinois! -In 2009 the IPC program was implemented in Texas to teach law enforcement officers how to recognize indicators of at-risk and endangered children who don't necessarily exhibit obvious signs of abuse. As a result of receiving this specialized and targeted training, law enforcement officers can more readily identify and rescue children, and arrest suspects. Between 2009 and February 2018 Texas state troopers have made 341 rescues attributed to this training. 

News from the ILETSB Executive Institute-Online Learning Network

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute is pleased to announce the new course “Trauma-Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse” is now available on the Online Learning Network.

See the Listing of Illinois Legislation that took effect January 1, 2019

See the Notable Legislation, Crime, Courts, Corrections and Law Enforcement, Environment, Firearms, FOID, etc

A list of the January/February 2019 training classes being offered by the Northwest Illinois Criminal Justice Commission.

We welcome members of other MTU's to attend our classes, sometimes at no cost to your agency!

The NICJC is seeking instructors for a first time ever in Illinois, train-the-trainer program. The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has developed the training course, Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC), to help patrol officers identify and rescue endangered or exploited children and identify those who pose a high-risk threat to a child.

The basic I.P.C. class is April 8-9, 2019 in the Rockford area. 

There is still time to register for these MTU1 training classes 

Recent Illinois Supreme Court case handed down last week, impacts the use of K-9s. 

Law Enforcement is now required to obtain a search warrant before they can use a narcotics dog in the common areas of apartment complexes. Agencies should confer with their prosecutor's offices for more direction.

Purpose: Students will compare policy information reference sniper teams, to include organizational policy and oversight along with conducting tests for the various effects of barriers on sniper ammunition

Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act extends to New Telecommunicators

Newly hired Telecommunicators must receive evidence-based, trauma-informed, victim-centered training regarding the handling of sexual assault and sexual abuse calls prior to answering emergency calls.

from the Illinois News Network August 26, 2018

Illinois law now allows police officers to seek mental health treatment without fear of losing their jobs.

DEA Press release -August 30, 2018

WASHINGTON – The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance today released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders’ companion training video- Fentanyl: The Real Deal. The video was produced to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered on the job.

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.