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Southwestern Illinois Police Academy

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The police academy offers basic training for full-time and part-time police officers.

The Southwestern Illinois Police Academy is a multi-faceted training facility that utilizes a combination of academia and practitioners to deliver a well-rounded law enforcement- based foundation of education. The end result of a 10 week training program is a state certified individual capable of performing at the entry level requirements of any local or county law enforcement agency in the state of Illinois. The basic training course includes all aspects of entry level law enforcement training to include strengthening good foundations of ethics, examining legal issues, citizen interaction, community oriented policing, investigative skills, state of the art fi****ms training and defensive tactics. The academy offers basic training for full-time and part-time police officers.

10/29/2026

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Apply to the ILETSB Intern program at the Southwestern IL Police Academy today! www.swicpa.com 618-222-5396

10/28/2026

10/23/2026

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10/14/2026

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10/07/2026

What starts in the classroom ends with a badge, a mission, and a career.
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09/15/2026

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You do not have to be currently employed by a police department to attend the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy!

🚨 Civilians can apply for our January session

📅 Applications are now being accepted!

Interested in starting your career in law enforcement? Check out the flyer for details and learn more here:

👉 https://www.swic.edu/academics/career-certificates/homeland-security/southwestern-illinois-police-academy/southwestern-police-academy/police-academy-interns/

09/14/2026

Training Illinois’ next generation of law enforcement officers.
Agencies — we’re ready when you are.

🚔 Southwestern Illinois Police Academy
📍 Serving Illinois Since 1971
⭐ Next Full Time Academy Session 161 starts January 4, 2027

Call today to reserve a seat for your new recruit!
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Address

2300 West Main Street
Belleville, IL
62226

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16182225396

Website

http://www.swic.edu/pa

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