Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA)

One day class on "Close Quarter Drone (CQD) Tactics", June 22, 2026.

This course provides comprehensive training on the tactical deployment of drones in various operational environments. Participants will learn about different drone models, essential accessories, and controller options to optimize performance. The course covers drone use in outdoor and indoor settings, including yard-to-yard searches, felony vehicle stops, and room-clearing tactics. Special focus is given to integrating drones with tactical teams, suspect engagement strategies, and hostage rescue scenarios. Through practical exercises, students will gain hands-on experience in using drones for reconnaissance, threat assessment, and operational support in high-risk situations. This class is for law enforcement only.

Prerequisite requirement: Taken FAA UAV Part 107 and successfully passed, and have flight experience.

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Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) at College of DuPage Dedicated to providing engaging and dynamic educational programs, the Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) offers specialized training tailored for individuals in law enforcement, fire science, first responders, and corporate security personnel.

Basic Academy Class 26-02 and their first day on a “hot” line.

Our pilot Vehicle Takedowns class was today, along with the creative measures involved to acquaint students with shooting at an extreme downward angle, in the effort to avoid collateral damage within a targeted vehicle.

Be as safe as you can out there!

We will be offering a unique 1-day class on "Navigating the Events Surrounding the Death of an Officer in the Line of Duty", May 13, 2026.

Immediate Responsibilities of Police Department Leadership

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Proactive Ballistic Shield Deployment Ballistic Shield class on May 4, 2026.

Learn how to utilize ballistic shields in a proactive manner that will provide maximum coverage, mitigate risk and integrate into best practices and tactics.

Topics include:

-Ballistic shield selection and care
-Carry positions and movement with a ballistic shield
-Using ballistic shields during initial entry, in structures and around vehicles
-Using a shield as a solo officer and two officers
-Using a shield within a Team capacity
-Shooting from behind and around ballistic shields during live-fire exercises

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Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) at College of DuPage Dedicated to providing engaging and dynamic educational programs, the Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) offers specialized training tailored for individuals in law enforcement, fire science, first responders, and corporate security personnel.

Advanced Firearm Instructor Training, June 23 - 25, 2026.

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Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) at College of DuPage Dedicated to providing engaging and dynamic educational programs, the Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) offers specialized training tailored for individuals in law enforcement, fire science, first responders, and corporate security personnel.

By popular demand we will be running a second class on Vehicle Takedowns on April 22, 2026, the day after our first class. It should be noted, this will be the same class that is being offered on consecutive days, April 21st and 22nd.

An overwhelming amount of law enforcement operations occur in or near a vehicle (arrests, undercover operations, etc.) and these types of operations often have the potential for violence; therefore, officers must always prepare for a variety of contingencies. This course will prepare officers to plan, coordinate and execute vehicle takedowns in order to more effectively minimize risk and preserve life. This class provides the perfect marriage with our “Covert Surveillance for Narcotics and Task Force Units” class, as they are both highly interrelated. Use the link at the bottom of the attached flyer for more information.

First week on a “hot” line for our Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA), Basic Academy Class BA 26-01. I’m very proud of our “red shirts”. In my opinion, a special skill set is needed for students at the Academy level and our cadre is among the best I’ve seen for this.

Adaptive Leadership for Law Enforcement class.

This one-day class is the ultimate program for thriving in a rapidly changing world. Gain the skills to navigate challenges, drive innovation, and inspire your team. Adaptive Leadership helps you embrace uncertainty as opportunity. Foster collaboration and lead with empathy and emotional intelligence. Make informed decisions in dynamic environments and motivate your team to achieve exceptional results. Transform your leadership style and succeed in any situation with Adaptive Leadership. Join us to elevate your leadership and make a lasting impact.

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Calibre Press, hosted by the College of DuPage - Critical Thinking on Active Incidents Training

Violence toward the general population, as well as law enforcement, is approaching record high levels. Police officers are forced to make split second decisions in a time where they will be heavily scrutinized in the aftermath. Develop the critical thinking skills needed to make fast, tactical, and legally defensible decisions during violent or life-threatening incidents.

This course is not only designed for the first supervisor on scene, but also any first arriving officer faced with the reality of making life-threatening decisions for themselves and others.

Topics Include:
- First on the scene, remember CPR: Containment, Point & React
- What went wrong at Uvalde?
- What is critical thinking?
- Stress and your ability to make decisions
- Armed barricaded subjects - setting perimeters
- Approaching unknown or suspicious subject(s)
- Staging “hot calls”
- The mentally incapacitated
- Active threat response and training

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Critical Thinking on Active Incidents; You Arrive, You Decide (Glen Ellyn, IL) – Calibre Press In moments of crisis, every decision counts. This class is designed to strengthen officers’ ability to think clearly, act decisively, and stay adaptable during active incidents — from dynamic crime scenes to rapidly evolving chaotic events..