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HB4775 • 2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

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Dave Vella
Last action
2026-03-27
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-27 Illinois General Assembly

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. 2026-02-17 Illinois General Assembly

    Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  3. 2026-02-06 Illinois General Assembly

    First Reading

  4. 2026-02-06 Illinois General Assembly

    Referred to Rules Committee

  5. 2026-02-02 Illinois General Assembly

    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
HB4775

Introduced , by Rep. Dave Vella

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 2605/2605-51

Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that successful
completion of in-service training by the Illinois State Police shall
satisfy the mandatory training requirements to be completed every 3 years
by law enforcement officers under the Illinois Police Training Act and
shall satisfy the on-going training requirements for a certification
waiver, including scenario-based and mandatory firearms training.
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A BILL FOR

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AN ACT concerning State government.

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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:

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Section 5.
The Illinois State Police Law of the Civil
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Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by changing Section
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2605-51 as follows:

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(20 ILCS 2605/2605-51)
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Sec. 2605-51.
Division of the Academy and Training.
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(a) The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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exercise, but not be limited to, the following functions:
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(1) Oversee and operate the Illinois State Police
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Training Academy.
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(2) Train and prepare new officers for a career in law
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enforcement, with innovative, quality training and
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educational practices.
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(3) Offer continuing training and educational programs
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for Illinois State Police employees.
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(4) Oversee the Illinois State Police's recruitment
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initiatives.
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(5) Oversee and operate the Illinois State Police's
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quartermaster.
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(6) Duties assigned to the Illinois State Police in
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Article 5, Chapter 11 of the Illinois Vehicle Code

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concerning testing and training officers on the detection
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of impaired driving.
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(7) Duties assigned to the Illinois State Police in
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Article 108B of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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(a-5) Successful completion of the Illinois State Police
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Academy satisfies the minimum standards pursuant to
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subsections (a), (b), and (d) of Section 7 of the Illinois
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Police Training Act and exempts Illinois State Police officers
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from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board's
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State Comprehensive Examination and Equivalency Examination.
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Satisfactory completion shall be evidenced by a commission or
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certificate issued to the officer.
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(a-10) Successful completion of in-service training by the
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Illinois State Police shall satisfy the minimum standards
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under Section 10.6 of the Illinois Police Training Act and
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shall satisfy the ongoing training requirements for a
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certification waiver, including scenario-based and mandatory
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firearms training. Satisfactory completion shall be evidenced
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by a commission or certificate issued to the officer,
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documentation of separation from the Illinois State Police in
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good standing reference training requirements, or both a
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commission or certificate issued to the officer and
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documentation of separation from the Illinois State Police in
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good standing reference training requirements.

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(b) The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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exercise the rights, powers, and duties vested in the former

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Division of State Troopers by Section 17 of the Illinois State
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Police Act.
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(c) Specialized training. The Division of the Academy and
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Training shall provide the following specialized training:
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(1) Crash reconstruction specialist; training. The
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Division of the Academy and Training shall cooperate with
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the Division of Forensic Services to provide specialized
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training in crash reconstruction for Illinois State Police
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officers. Only Illinois State Police officers who
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successfully complete the training may be assigned as
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crash reconstruction specialists.
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(2) Death and homicide investigations; training. The
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Division of the Academy and Training shall provide
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training in death and homicide investigation for Illinois
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State Police officers. Only Illinois State Police officers
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who successfully complete the training may be assigned as
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lead investigators in death and homicide investigations.
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Satisfactory completion of the training shall be evidenced
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by a certificate issued to the officer by the Division of
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the Academy and Training. The Director shall develop a
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process for waiver applications for officers whose prior
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training and experience as homicide investigators may
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qualify them for a waiver. The Director may issue a
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waiver, at his or her discretion, based solely on the
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prior training and experience of an officer as a homicide
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investigator.

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(A) The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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require all homicide investigator training to include
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instruction on victim-centered, trauma-informed
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investigation. This training must be implemented by
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July 1, 2023.
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(B) The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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cooperate with the Division of Criminal Investigation
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to develop a model curriculum on victim-centered,
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trauma-informed investigation. This curriculum must be
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implemented by July 1, 2023.
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(3) Investigation of officer-involved criminal sexual
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assault; training. The Division of the Academy and
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Training shall cooperate with the Division of Criminal
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Investigation to provide a specialized criminal sexual
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assault and sexual abuse investigation training program
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for Illinois State Police officers. Only Illinois State
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Police officers who successfully complete the training may
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be assigned as investigators in officer-involved criminal
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sexual assault investigations under Section 10 of the Law
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Enforcement Criminal Sexual Assault Investigation Act.
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(4) Investigation of officer-involved deaths;
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training. The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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have a written policy regarding the investigation of
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officer-involved deaths that involve a law enforcement
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officer employed by the Illinois State Police as required
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under Section 1-10 of the Police and Community Relations

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Improvement Act and shall provide specialized training in
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that policy for Illinois State Police officers.
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(5) Juvenile specialist; training. The Division of the
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Academy and Training shall provide specialized juvenile
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training for Illinois State Police officers who meet the
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definition of "juvenile police officer" as defined under
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paragraph (17) of Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of
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1987. Juvenile specialists may complete questioning of
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juveniles on school grounds as provided under Section
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22-88 of the School Code.
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(6) Peer support program; training. The Division of
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the Academy and Training shall cooperate with the Office
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of the Director to provide peer support advisors with
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appropriate specialized training in counseling to conduct
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peer support counseling sessions under Section 10 of the
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First Responders Suicide Prevention Act.
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(7) Police dog training standards; training. All
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police dogs used by the Illinois State Police for drug
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enforcement purposes pursuant to the Cannabis Control Act,
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the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the
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Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act shall
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be trained by programs that meet the certification
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requirements set by the Director or the Director's
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designee. Satisfactory completion of the training shall be
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evidenced by a certificate issued by the Division of the
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Academy and Training.

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(8) Safe2Help; training. The Division of the Academy
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and Training shall cooperate with the Division of Criminal
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Investigation to ensure all program personnel or call
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center staff, or both, are appropriately trained in the
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areas described in subsection (f) of Section 10 of the
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Student Confidential Reporting Act.
(10)
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(c-5) In-service training.
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(1) At least once, the Division of the Academy and
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Training shall develop and require the following
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in-service training opportunities to be completed by
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Illinois State Police officers:
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(A) Cell phone medical information; training.
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Training required under this subparagraph (A) shall
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provide instruction on accessing and using medical
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information stored in cell phones. The Division may
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use the program approved under Section 2310-711 of the
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Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of
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the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to develop
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the Division's program.
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(B) Autism spectrum disorders; training. Training
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required under this subparagraph (B) shall instruct
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Illinois State Police officers on the nature of autism
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spectrum disorders and in identifying and
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appropriately responding to individuals with autism
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spectrum disorders. The Illinois State Police shall
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review the training curriculum and may consult with

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the Department of Public Health or the Department of
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Human Services to update the training curriculum as
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needed.
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(2) At least every year, the Division of the Academy
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and Training shall provide the following in-service
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training to Illinois State Police officers:
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(A) Cultural diversity; training.
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(i) Training required under this subparagraph
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(A) shall provide training and continuing
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education to Illinois State Police officers
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concerning cultural diversity, including topics
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such as sensitivity toward racial and ethnic
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differences.
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(ii) This training and continuing education
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shall, among other things, emphasize that the
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primary purpose of enforcement of the Illinois
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Vehicle Code is safety and equal, uniform, and
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non-discriminatory enforcement of the law.
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(B) Minimum annual in-service training
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requirements. Minimum annual in-service training
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includes:
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(i) crisis intervention training;
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(ii) emergency medical response training and
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certification;
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(iii) firearm qualification training;
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(iv) law updates; and

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(v) officer wellness and mental health.
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(C) Firearms restraining orders; training.
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Training required under this subparagraph (C) shall
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provide instruction on the processes used to file a
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firearms restraining order, to identify situations in
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which a firearms restraining order is appropriate, and
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to safely promote the usage of the firearms
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restraining order in different situations.
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(3) At least every 3 years, the Division of the
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Academy and Training shall provide the following
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in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:
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(A) Arrest and use of force and control tactics;
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training. Training required under this subparagraph
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(A) shall provide to Illinois State Police officers
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training and continuing education concerning knowledge
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of policies and laws regulating the use of force;
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shall equip officers with tactics and skills,
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including de-escalation techniques, to prevent or
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reduce the need to use force or, when force must be
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used, to use force that is objectively reasonable,
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necessary, and proportional under the totality of the
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circumstances; and shall ensure appropriate
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supervision and accountability. The training shall
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consist of at least 30 hours and shall include:
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(i) at least 12 hours of hands-on,
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scenario-based role-playing;

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(ii) at least 6 hours of instruction on use of
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force techniques, including the use of
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de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the
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need for force whenever safe and feasible;
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(iii) specific training on the law concerning
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stops, searches, and the use of force under the
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Fourth Amendment to the United States
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Constitution;
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(iv) specific training on officer safety
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techniques, including cover, concealment, and
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time; and
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(v) at least 6 hours of training focused on
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high-risk traffic stops.
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(B) Minimum triennial in-service training
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requirements. Minimum triennial in-service training
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required this under subparagraph (B) includes training
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and continuing education to Illinois State Police
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officers concerning:
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(i) constitutional and proper use of law
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enforcement authority;
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(ii) civil and human rights;
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(iii) cultural competency, including implicit
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bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity; and
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(iv) procedural justice.
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(C) Mandated reporter; training. Training required
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under this subparagraph (C) must be approved by the

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Department of Children and Family Services as provided
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under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child
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Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting
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of child abuse and neglect.
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(D) Sexual assault and sexual abuse; training.
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(i) Training required under this subparagraph
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(D) shall include in-service training on sexual
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assault and sexual abuse response and training on
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report writing requirements, including, but not
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limited to, the following:
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(a) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;
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(b) understanding the role trauma has
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played in a victim's life;
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(c) responding to the needs and concerns
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of a victim;
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(d) delivering services in a
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compassionate, sensitive, and nonjudgmental
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manner;
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(e) interviewing techniques in accordance
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with the curriculum standards in subdivision
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(iii) of this subparagraph;
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(f) understanding cultural perceptions and
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common myths of sexual assault and sexual
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abuse; and
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(g) report writing techniques in
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accordance with the curriculum standards in

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subdivision (iii) of this subparagraph and the
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Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act.
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(ii) Instructors providing training under this
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subparagraph (G) shall have successfully completed
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training on evidence-based, trauma-informed,
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victim-centered responses to cases of sexual
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assault and sexual abuse and shall have experience
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responding to sexual assault and sexual abuse
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cases.
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(iii) The Illinois State Police shall adopt
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rules, in consultation with the Office of the
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Attorney General and the Illinois Law Enforcement
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Training Standards Board, to determine the
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specific training requirements. The rules adopted
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by the Illinois State Police shall include, at a
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minimum, both of the following:
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(a) evidence-based curriculum standards
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for report writing and immediate response to
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sexual assault and sexual abuse, including
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trauma-informed, victim-centered interview
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techniques, which have been demonstrated to
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minimize retraumatization, for all Illinois
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State Police officers; and
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(b) evidence-based curriculum standards
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for trauma-informed, victim-centered
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investigation and interviewing techniques,

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which have been demonstrated to minimize
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retraumatization, for cases of sexual assault
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and sexual abuse for all Illinois State Police
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officers who conduct sexual assault and sexual
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abuse investigations.
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(4) At least every 5 years, the Division of the
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Academy and Training shall provide the following
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in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:
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(A) Psychology of domestic violence; training.
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Training under this subparagraph (A) shall provide aid
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in understanding the actions of domestic violence
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victims and abusers and the actions needed to prevent
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further victimization of those who have been abused.
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The training shall focus specifically on looking
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beyond physical evidence to the psychology of domestic
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violence situations by studying the dynamics of the
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aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating
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claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and
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assessing the long-term effects of domestic violence
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situations.
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(c-10) Cadet training. The Division of the Academy and
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Training shall provide the following basic training to
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Illinois State Police cadets or ensure the following training
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was completed prior to an Illinois State Police cadet becoming
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an Illinois State Police officer:
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(1) Animal fighting awareness and humane response;

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training. Training required under this paragraph (1) shall
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include a training program in animal fighting awareness
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and humane response for Illinois State Police cadets. The
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purpose of that training shall be for Illinois State
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Police officers to identify animal fighting operations and
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respond appropriately. Training under this paragraph (1)
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shall include a humane response component that provides
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guidelines for appropriate law enforcement response to
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animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect, or similar condition,
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as well as training on canine behavior and nonlethal ways
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to subdue a canine.
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(2) Arrest and use of force and control tactics and
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officer safety; training. Training required under this
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paragraph (2) must include, without limitation, training
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on officer safety techniques, such as cover, concealment,
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and time.
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(3) Arrest of a parent or an immediate family member;
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training. Training required under this paragraph (3) shall
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instruct Illinois State Police cadets on trauma-informed
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responses designed to ensure the physical safety and
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well-being of a child of an arrested parent or immediate
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family member, which must include, without limitation: (A)
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training in understanding the trauma experienced by the
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child while maintaining the integrity of the arrest and
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safety of officers, suspects, and other involved
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individuals; (B) training in de-escalation tactics that

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would include the use of force when reasonably necessary;
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and (C) training in understanding and inquiring whether a
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child will require supervision and care.
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(4) Autism and other developmental or physical
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disabilities; training. Training required under this
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paragraph (4) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets
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on identifying and interacting with persons with autism
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and other developmental or physical disabilities, reducing
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barriers to reporting crimes against persons with autism,
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and addressing the unique challenges presented by cases
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involving victims or witnesses with autism and other
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developmental disabilities.
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(5) Cell phone medical information; training. Training
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required under this paragraph (5) shall instruct Illinois
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State Police cadets to access and use medical information
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stored in cell phones. The Division of the Academy and
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Training may use the program approved under Section
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2310-711 of the Department of Public Health Powers and
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Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to
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develop the training required under this paragraph (5).
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(6) Compliance with the Health Care Violence
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Prevention Act; training. Training required under this
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paragraph (6) shall provide an appropriate level of
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training for Illinois State Police cadets concerning the
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Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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(7) Constitutional law; training. Training required

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under this paragraph (7) shall instruct Illinois State
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Police cadets on constitutional and proper use of law
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enforcement authority, procedural justice, civil rights,
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human rights, and cultural competency, including implicit
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bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity.
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(8) Courtroom testimony; training.
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(9) Crime victims; training. Training required under
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this paragraph (9) shall provide instruction in techniques
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designed to promote effective communication at the initial
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contact with crime victims and to comprehensively explain
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to victims and witnesses their rights under the Rights of
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Crime Victims and Witnesses Act and the Crime Victims
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Compensation Act.
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(10) Criminal law; training.
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(11) Crisis intervention team and mental health
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awareness; training. Training required under this
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paragraph (11) shall include a specialty certification
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course of at least 40 hours, addressing specialized
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policing responses to people with mental illnesses. The
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Division of the Academy and Training shall conduct Crisis
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Intervention Team training programs that train officers to
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identify signs and symptoms of mental illness, to
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de-escalate situations involving individuals who appear to
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have a mental illness and connect individuals in crisis to
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treatment.
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(12) Cultural diversity; training.

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(A) The training required under this paragraph
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(12) shall provide training to Illinois State Police
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cadets concerning cultural competency and cultural
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diversity, including sensitivity toward racial and
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ethnic differences.
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(B) This training shall include, but not be
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limited to, an emphasis on the fact that the primary
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purpose of enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code is
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safety, equal, and uniform and non-discriminatory
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enforcement under the law.
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(13) De-escalation and use of force; training.
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Training required under this paragraph (13) must consist
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of at least 6 hours of instruction on use of force
14

techniques, including the use of de-escalation techniques
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to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and
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feasible.
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(14) Domestic violence; training. Training required
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under this paragraph (14) shall provide aid in
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understanding the actions of domestic violence victims and
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abusers and to prevent further victimization of those who
21

have been abused, focusing specifically on looking beyond
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the physical evidence to the psychology of domestic
23

violence situations, such as the dynamics of the
24

aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating
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claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and
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long-term effects.

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(15) Effective recognition of and responses to stress,
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trauma, and post-traumatic stress; training. Training
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required under this paragraph (15) shall instruct Illinois
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State Police cadets to recognize and respond to stress,
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trauma, and post-traumatic stress experienced by law
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enforcement officers. The training must be consistent with
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Section 25 of the Illinois Mental Health First Aid
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Training Act in a peer setting, including recognizing
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signs and symptoms of work-related cumulative stress,
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issues that may lead to suicide, and solutions for
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intervention with peer support resources.
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(16) Elder abuse; training. Training required under
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this paragraph (16) shall teach Illinois State Police
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cadets to recognize neglect and financial exploitation
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against the elderly and adults with disabilities. The
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training shall also teach Illinois State Police cadets to
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recognize self-neglect by the elderly and adults with
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disabilities. In this subparagraph, "adults with
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disabilities" has the meaning given to that term in the
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Adult Protective Services Act.
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(17) Electronic control devices; training. Training
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required under this paragraph (17) shall include training
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in the use of electronic control devices, including the
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psychological and physiological effects of the use of
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those devices on humans.
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(18) Epinephrine auto-injector administration;

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training. Training required under this paragraph (18)
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shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to recognize
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and respond to anaphylaxis. The training must comply with
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subsection (c) of Section 40 of the Illinois State Police
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Act.
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(19) Evidence collection; training. Training required
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under this paragraph (19) must include proper procedures
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for collecting, handling, and preserving evidence, and
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rules of law.
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(20) Firearms restraining orders; training. Providing
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instruction on the process used to file a firearms
12

restraining order and how to identify situations in which
13

a firearms restraining order is appropriate and how to
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safely promote the usage of the firearms restraining order
15

in different situations.
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(21) Firearms; training. Successful completion of a
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40-hour course of training in use of a suitable type
18

firearm shall be a condition precedent to the possession
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and use of that respective firearm in connection with the
20

officer's official duties. To satisfy the requirements of
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this Act, the training must include the following:
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(A) Instruction in the dangers of misuse of the
23

firearm, safety rules, and care and cleaning of the
24

firearm.
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(B) Practice firing on a range and qualification
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with the firearm in accordance with the standards

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established by the Board.
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(C) Instruction in the legal use of firearms under
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the Criminal Code of 2012 and relevant court
4

decisions.
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(D) A forceful presentation of the ethical and
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moral considerations assumed by any person who uses a
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firearm.
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(22) First-aid; training. First-aid training must
9

include cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
10

(23) Hate crimes; training. Training required under
11

this paragraph (23) shall instruct Illinois State Police
12

cadets in identifying, responding to, and reporting all
13

hate crimes.
14

(24) High-risk traffic stops; training. Training
15

required under this paragraph (24) must consist of at
16

least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic
17

stops.
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(25) High-speed vehicle chase; training. Training
19

required under this paragraph (25) shall instruct Illinois
20

State Police cadets on the hazards of high-speed police
21

vehicle chases with an emphasis on alternatives to the
22

high-speed vehicle chase.
23

(26) Human relations; training.
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(27) Human trafficking; training. Training required
25

under this paragraph (27) shall instruct Illinois State
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Police cadets in the detection and investigation of all

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forms of human trafficking, including, but not limited to,
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involuntary servitude under subsection (b) of Section 10-9
3

of the Criminal Code of 2012, involuntary sexual servitude
4

of a minor under subsection (c) of Section 10-9 of the
5

Criminal Code of 2012, and trafficking in persons under
6

subsection (d) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of
7

2012. This program shall be made available to all cadets
8

and Illinois State Police officers.
9

(28) Juvenile law; training. Training required under
10

this paragraph (28) shall instruct Illinois State Police
11

cadets on juvenile law and the proper processing and
12

handling of juvenile offenders.
13

(29) Mandated reporter; training. Training required
14

under this paragraph (29) must be approved by the
15

Department of Children and Family Services as provided
16

under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child
17

Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting of
18

child abuse and neglect.
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(30) Mental conditions and crises, training. Training
20

required under this paragraph (30) shall include, without
21

limitation, (A) recognizing the disease of addiction, (B)
22

recognizing situations which require immediate assistance,
23

and (C) responding in a manner that safeguards and
24

provides assistance to individuals in need of mental
25

treatment.
26

(31) Officer wellness and suicide prevention;

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training. The training required under this paragraph (31)
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shall include instruction on job-related stress management
3

techniques, skills for recognizing signs and symptoms of
4

work-related cumulative stress, recognition of other
5

issues that may lead to officer suicide, solutions for
6

intervention, and a presentation on available peer support
7

resources.
8

(32) Officer-worn body cameras; training.
9

(A) As used in this paragraph (32), "officer-worn
10

body camera" has the meaning given to that term in
11

Article 10 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body
12

Camera Act.
13

(B) The training required under this paragraph
14

(32) shall provide training in the use of officer-worn
15

body cameras to cadets who will use officer-worn body
16

cameras.
17

(33) Opioid antagonists; training.
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(A) As used in this paragraph (33), "opioid
19

antagonist" has the meaning given to that term in
20

subsection (e) of Section 5-23 of the Substance Use
21

Disorder Act.
22

(B) Training required under this paragraph (33)
23

shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to
24

administer opioid antagonists.
25

(34) Persons arrested while under the influence of
26

alcohol or drugs; training. Training required under this

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paragraph (34) shall comply with Illinois State Police
2

policy adopted under Section 2605-54. The training shall
3

be consistent with the Substance Use Disorder Act and
4

shall provide guidance for the arrest of persons under the
5

influence of alcohol or drugs, proper medical attention if
6

warranted, and care and release of those persons from
7

custody. The training shall provide guidance concerning
8

the release of persons arrested under the influence of
9

alcohol or drugs who are under the age of 21 years of age,
10

which shall include, but shall not be limited to,
11

instructions requiring the arresting officer to make a
12

reasonable attempt to contact a responsible adult who is
13

willing to take custody of the person who is under the
14

influence of alcohol or drugs.
15

(35) Physical training.
16

(36) Post-traumatic stress disorder; training.
17

Training required under this paragraph (36) shall equip
18

Illinois State Police cadets to identify the symptoms of
19

post-traumatic stress disorder and to respond
20

appropriately to individuals exhibiting those symptoms.
21

(37) Report writing; training. Training required under
22

this paragraph (37) shall instruct Illinois State Police
23

cadets on writing reports and proper documentation of
24

statements.
25

(38) Scenario training. At least 12 hours of hands-on,
26

scenario-based role-playing.

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(39) Search and seizure; training. Training required
2

under this paragraph (39) shall instruct Illinois State
3

Police cadets on search and seizure, including temporary
4

questioning.
5

(40) Sexual assault and sexual abuse; training.
6

Training required under this paragraph (40) shall instruct
7

Illinois State Police cadets on sexual assault and sexual
8

abuse response and report writing training requirements,
9

including, but not limited to, the following:
10

(A) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;
11

(B) understanding the role trauma has played in a
12

victim's life;
13

(C) responding to the needs and concerns of a
14

victim;
15

(D) delivering services in a compassionate,
16

sensitive, and nonjudgmental manner;
17

(E) interviewing techniques in accordance with the
18

curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section
19

10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act;
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(F) understanding cultural perceptions and common
21

myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse; and
22

(G) report-writing techniques in accordance with
23

the curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section
24

10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act and the
25

Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act.
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(41) Traffic control and crash investigation;

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training.
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(d) The Division of the Academy and Training shall
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administer and conduct a program consistent with 18 U.S.C.
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926B and 926C for qualified active and retired Illinois State
5
Police officers.
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(Source: P.A. 103-34, eff. 1-1-24; 103-939, eff. 1-1-25;
7
103-949, eff. 1-1-25; 104-24, eff. 1-1-26; 104-417, eff.
8
8-15-25; revised 9-10-25.)

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