ILACP OLN COURSES
As part of a partnership with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the ILETSB Executive Institute continues to facilitate exclusive ILACP trainings via the Online Learning Network (OLN) platform. Starting Friday, September 12, four classes will be preloaded into your OLN account under your registered classes section.
If you are newer to the ILACP and/or do not have an OLN account and wish to participate in the classes that are exclusively available to ILACP members, please opt in to these valuable trainings by emailing Emma at ej-formhals@wiu.edu.
A little about the new ILACP exclusive course offerings:
Building Relationships for Bad Days and Every Day
In the face of a crisis or emergency, effective communication can make all the difference in maintaining public trust, ensuring community safety, and protecting your agency’s reputation. This session, specifically designed for Police Chiefs, explores the critical role of Public Information Officers (PIOs) in managing public communication not only during high-pressure situations, but also everyday communication. Attendees will hear firsthand from a panel of experts, including Sworn Officer PIOs, professionals with media backgrounds, and strategic communication specialists, who will share their experiences and insights on building relationships, crafting effective messaging, and preparing for the unexpected. Learn how to proactively establish communication frameworks, foster trust with the media and community, and respond effectively to crises in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Be equipped with the knowledge and tools to lead your agencies in effective crisis communication, fostering trust and ensuring transparency in even the most challenging situations.
This course is certified by the ILETSB and meets the following mandate: Procedural Justice (1.5 hour)
Duty to Intervene
This 60-minute presentation examines Duty to Intervene, focusing on leadership, organizational culture, and obstacles that prevent officers from stepping in. Using evidence-based frameworks like ABLE and New Orleans’ EPIC program, it provides law enforcement executives with strategies to foster accountability. Drawing on research, case studies, and legal precedents, attendees will gain tools to reshape culture, address barriers, and empower officers to intervene effectively.
This course is certified by the ILETSB and meets the following mandate: Procedural Justice (1 hour)
SAFE-T ACT: Law Enforcement’s Responsibility & the Role of ILETSB (2025
Updates)
This course will discuss the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, focusing on what law enforcement and administrations need and can expect from ILETSB. This presentation will cover officer training waivers, officer reactivations, ILETSB investigations, decertification, training mandates, MTUs, LETM, and LEDI monitoring, as well as the Officer Portal.
This course is certified by the ILETSB and meets the following mandates: Legal updates (.5 hour), Const. Use of LE Authority (.5 hour) and Procedural justice (.5 hour).
ILACP 2025 Legal Update
An interactive session with information on and questions about the most recent legal issues facing law enforcement. This may include labor issues, use of force, fitness for duty, etc. This is done by a team of presenters.
This course is certified by the ILETSB and meets the following mandates: Legal Updates (2 hours)
On September 12, to access the trainings: Log into your account at https://www.ptblearning.org/ If you forgot your password, simply press the “Forgot Password” button.
Need assistance?
· Technical or account assistance: 1-866-250-5494 or olnsupport@cait.org
· Executive Institute: 309-298-2646 or ej-formhals@wiu.edu