The Illinois State Police Academy provides training to Cadets, in-service education to Troopers and a basic curriculum to state, county and municipal agencies. The DAT is comprised of four bureaus, Training Development Bureau, Physical Skills Bureau, Recruitment and Substance Testing Bureau, and Logistics Bureau.

The primary purpose of the Illinois State Police Academy is to prepare new officers for a career in law enforcement. The Academy provides training for Cadets (future ISP officers) and Recruits (future local law enforcement officers).

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has reinstituted the “Fast Track” Program which provides an opportunity for certified police officers to become Illinois State Troopers through participation in an accelerated training program.

“We are honored and excited to partner with the Illinois State Police Academy. This partnership with the WIU School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration and the Illinois State Police Academy allows us to work together to train the next generation of public safety officers,” said WIU President Dr. Kristi Mindrup.

In the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) early days, training efforts were primarily devoted to pistol practice, “drill,” and motorcycle operation. Today, ISP Cadets must successfully complete 29 weeks of training which balances classroom instruction, physical skills training, and scenario-based training exercises.

After joining the Illinois State Police you can choose your path from one of the following awesome opportunities: SWAT; Crime Scene Investigator; K-9; Air Patrol; Motorcycle Patrol; Investigations; Patrol; Academy Instructor

Sep 29, 2024 · The Academy provides training for local law enforcement officers who have been hired by municipal and county police agencies, as well as provides training for other state law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources and …

The Illinois State Police Academy training programs are designed to prepare new officers and to support current law enforcement personnel for the varied, and at times difficult, situations in which they may be engaged.

The Illinois State Police Academy was constructed in Springfield, Illinois, in 1968. A large addition was added in 1972, making the building self-contained for housing and training. This complex, which sits on approximately four acres of ground, represents the first permanent home for …

Mar 21, 2024 · Effective July 1, 2024, new troopers will earn a total amount of compensation above $90,000 upon graduation from the Illinois State Police Academy. To allow more people the opportunity to apply and earn this increased pay, ISP extended the deadline for the next round of applications to May 1, 2024.