Basic Academy
To attend the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, a recruit must be appointed as a police officer or deputy sheriff by an authorized law enforcement agency recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
This 16-week program, offered three times a year, applies innovative training methods to prepare recruits to be highly qualified officers.
Classroom and practical training are central to the program. All instructors are state authorized by the ILETSB to instruct at the academy. Most are current or retired law enforcement officers.
Students participate in practical scenarios and exercises including traffic stops, crimes in progress, building searches, court testimony, street stops and a variety of everyday situations common to police work.
Intense physical training to develop strength and aerobic endurance is conducted during the academy program. Participants will be required to engage in realistic defense tactics training.
The firearms program prioritizes safety and proficiency. All firearms instructors are either master instructors or have extensive training in diagnostic firearms instruction.
Basic Academy Course Dates
BA 26-02
April 27 - Aug. 14
P.O.W.E.R. Test Date: April 14
Tuition: $5,165.60
BA 26-03
Aug. 24 - Dec. 11
P.O.W.E.R. Test Date: TBD
Tuition: $5,165.60
Subject to evaluation by the IL Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board and College of DuPage based on training needs and enrollment commitments. Dates may change.
Recruit Materials
- 1 – Recruit Packet Index
- 1a – Power Test Reporting Instructions
- 2 – Power Test Guide-ILETSB
- 3 – Power Medical Certificate-ILETSB
- 4 – Medical Examination Packet
- 5 – College of DuPage Map
- 6 – Reporting Instructions
- 8 – Indemnification Agreement
- 9 – Driver's License Check Letter
- 10.1 – IL Law Enforcement Officers Certification Exam-ILETSB
- 10.2 – Academy Entrance Recruit Background-ILETSB
- 11 – Informational Contact Person
- 12 – Release of Information-SLEA
- 13 – Release of Information-ILETSB
- 14 – Uniform Package
- 15 – Crisis Assistance Approval
- 16 – Fee Structure
- 17 – Recruit Guide
- 18 – Registration Form
- 19 – Uniform Form
Forms 18 and 19 must be typed. Ensure all information is accurate and spelling is correct.
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