| In this unit, the cadet will be taught the types of infections/communicable
diseases and the universal precautions equipment used to prevent exposure
to communicable/infectious diseases. |
| The cadet is taught to conduct a valid breath test upon a subject
to determine the percentage of alcohol in the subject's blood. Also,
the cadet learns the proper method of conducting a field sobriety
test to determine the extent of a subject's intoxication. |
| Covers the proper procedure for presentation of evidence, search,
or arrest warrant preparation and execution and reviewing case details
with the prosecution prior to trial. The cadet will also learn methods
of legal research and gain the ability to understand legal terms and
their usage. |
| This unit will give the cadet an understanding of the legal ramifications
of his/her action, or inaction, upon himself/herself and/or the department
for which he/she works. |
- Second Division Vehicles
The cadet will acquire an understanding of an officer's duties and
procedures in enforcing laws governing second division vehicles.
- Motor Carrier Safety
The cadet will understand how to properly locate, apply, and explain
Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Law, Chapter 18b, and will become
certified as a Level III Driver Inspector. |
| Upon completion of this unit, the cadet will gain the foundation
information to begin to integrate subsequent instruction of the cadet
program into the history philosophies and principles of different
policing strategies and their impact on the ISP. |
| Upon completion of this unit, cadets will have fundamental knowledge of how to control subjects in the field
and to defend themselves from armed as well as unarmed attackers. The program is broken down
into two phases. Phase one teaches the basics and phase two teaches the students to use their
techniques in a dynamic, ever changing environment. |
| The cadet will receive information on the Department of Children
and Family Services and the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
Also, the cadet will acquire a functional understanding of the different
crimes against children as well as interviewing of children. |
| The cadet will learn how to approach a crime in progress, formulate
an effective plan of action to protect himself/herself and others,
or secure the scene if action on his/her part alone is deemed to be
sufficient. |
| This unit will cover the responsibilities of the
officer in addressing the law of arrest, search, and seizure; stop
and frisk; admissions and confessions; pretrial incarceration; evidence;
and police power/authority. The cadet will also concentrate upon
learning criminal offenses as defined in the Illinois Revised Statutes. |
| This unit of instruction trains the Cadet to handle
emergency situations and properly supervise a critical incident
until relieved by a supervisor. Decision-making skills are developed
with table top exercised to simulate the emergency situations. |
| Upon completion of this unit, the cadet will understand the nature
of deaf culture and properly utilize all tools necessary to facilitate
communication with a deaf person. |
| The cadet will be introduced to, and gain basic familiarity with,
the basic concepts which make up quality decision making practices. |
| The cadet will learn to identify possible violent situations and
different methods of reducing the likelihood of violence such as restraint
of a violent individual. The unit will also include husband-wife disputes,
bar fights, and attempted suicides. |
| The objective of this unit includes teaching the cadet to recognize
various forms of narcotics and their effects and to identify different
types of field tests to obtain a tentative identification of an alleged
drug. The cadet will also learn the different elements of the Cannabis
Control Act and the Controlled Substances Act. |
| This unit will demonstrate the ability to control a violator with
appropriate communication skills. The unit will also include communication
skills to help an officer effectively deal with today's changing society. |
| In this unit, the cadet will learn to identify proper procedures
for defensive driving, anticipation of unusual or unexpected situations,
and determining appropriateness of engaging in high-speed driving.
Also, the cadet will learn the different aspects of operating a departmental
squad car. |
- Sexual Harassment & Cultural Diversity
- Rules of Conduct
- Ethics
|
| The cadet will be prepared to act in accordance with the standards
of the ISP regarding the prevention and treatment of sexual harassment
behaviors, and will acquire an understanding of the implications
diversity issues have on the ISP. Cadets will demonstrate an understanding
of an officer's responsibilities related to misconduct and the potential
consequences of violations as well as the ability to evaluate their
own behavior. Also, the cadet will make sound decisions based upon
the ethical principles of the ISP in both personal and professional
capacities. |
| The cadet and instructor will engage in discussions about a variety
of scenarios involving complex decisions. The scenarios may hinge
on moral issues and require the cadet to articulate their course of
action. The cadet will have to further explain the outcome and impact
of their decisions. |
| The cadet will learn departmental rules regarding qualifications
with issued firearm arms and safety rules. The cadet will become
very familiar with the department issued Glock 22/23 pistol, Remington
Model 870 shotgun, as well as trained with a rifle. The cadet will
be required to qualify with their issued weapons prior to graduation
from the Academy. |
| The cadet will learn to give immediate care to a person who has
been injured or suddenly taken ill and become certified in First Responder
and CPR. |
| Formative Exercises is a course of study designed to measure a
cadet's ability to integrate learned skills into action. The course
is presented later in the cadet program and comprised of a variety
of real life scenarios. The cadets must use all of their newly learned
skills to successfully encounter and control violators. The scenarios
range from aiding a stranded motorist to engaging an armed assailant. |
- Interview and Interrogation
The cadet will be shown the proper methods to prepare for, conduct,
and conclude both interviews and interrogations. The cadet will
also learn how to apply these methods to several different types
of subjects including young persons, elderly persons, and emotionally
shocked persons.
- Custody, Arrest and Booking Procedures
The cadet will be introduced to, and develop a working knowledge
of custodial arrest procedures and required follow-up activities.
- Fingerprinting
The cadet is taught to fingerprint persons and to complete the appropriate
form. Also, explained are the four basic fingerprint patterns and
the seven distinctive ridge characteristics found in friction skin.
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| The cadet will possess a working knowledge of fire behavior, safety
precautions, and fire extinguishment principles. |
| This unit is divided into sections which teach the cadet such things
as identifying altered license plates, salvage operations, motorcycle
theft identification, and anti-theft procedures. |
| In this unit, the cadet will acquire an understanding of the effects
of aging, the recommended strategies and techniques for improving
communication with elderly persons, and an appropriate police response
to elder abuse. |
| In this unit, the cadet will be acquainted with the proper procedures
to be followed when confronted with a hazardous materials scene such
as a truck spill. Also, the cadet will learn information relating
to motor carrier vehicles and their safety maintenance. |
| The cadet will develop a broad understanding of the development
of the ISP. |
| This unit will discuss the three common means for arriving at identification
of a suspect and will acquaint the cadet with the legal challenges
to these identification procedures. |
| The cadet will become very familiar with the elements of the Illinois
Vehicle Code and its enforcement. Also, the cadet will be presented
several hypothetical traffic situations and be requested to identify
the violations taking place in each. |
- Preliminary Criminal Investigation
In this unit, general investigative principles are taught as well
as departmental procedures for investigating criminal cases.
- Crime Scene Protection and Evidence Potential
The cadet will receive instruction on how to identify the perimeter
of a crime scene and the proper methods to retrieve relevant evidence
from a crime scene. |
| The cadet will receive initial instruction on Character Education.
Character Education helps reenforce expected core values and principles.
The defining characteristics of an "ideal" Trooper and Cadet are discussed,
as well as how to successfully integrate those traits into their everyday
lives. |
| This unit will provide the cadet with a basic knowledge of the
Juvenile Court Act including current amendments, procedures affecting
juvenile justice, and understanding the scope of the delinquency problem. |
| The cadet will be instructed in the definitions and requirements
for dealing with admissions and right to counsel. |
| The cadet will acquire an understanding of an ISP sworn officer's
duties and obligations regarding arrests, searches, and seizures which
are derived from case law, Criminal Code of 1961 and ISP policy. |
| In this unit, the cadet will learn of different motivations and
activities of street gangs and motorcycle gangs. The cadet will learn
to recognize a gang and any illegal activity they may be involved
in. |
| This unit will teach the cadet the functions of patrol, various
methods for conducting patrol, and the variety of tasks and procedures
the officer should undertake to properly prepare for patrol duty. |
| Throughout the cadet's training he/she will complete rigorous physical
training. Fitness tests are conducted and the cadet is required to
pass the tests. The objective is not only to get the cadet in top
physical condition, but to leave the cadet with an attitude of wanting
to remain in condition throughout his/her career. |
| In this unit, the cadet will acquire an understanding of an ISP
officer's sworn duties and responsibilities concerning individuals
whose behavior(s) are indicative of a mental disorder, the procedures
for handling subjects, and processing by arrest, transfer, or applying
405 ILCS 5/3 600-606 to the situation. |
| In this unit, the cadet will acquire an understanding of an ISP
officer's sworn duties and responsibilities concerning individuals
who may be suicidal. The cadet will be presented with information,
situations (which have occurred), and statistics which indicate the
seriousness of dealing with persons experiencing suicidal thoughts. |
| The cadet will be taught the theory behind both the radar and lidar
units as speed measuring devices. Also, the cadet will be required
to pass the radar certification course. |
| The cadet will learn how to use a standard police radio and specific
codes/language associated with its use. Practical applications are
used to evaluate the cadet's ability to demonstrate his/her proficiency. |
| The cadet will be taught the correct procedures in completing
departmental reports such as traffic citations, crime and incident
reports, and accident reports. Concentration will also be given
to the need to write concise and factual summaries of interviews. |
| Upon completion of this unit, the cadet will possess a functional
working knowledge of his/her duties and responsibilities regarding
the treatment of persons in custody. |
| A foundation will be established for the cadet to understand the
meaning and importance of evidence, the various types of evidence,
and the legal restrictions imposed by the court relative to the introduction
of evidence at trial. |
| This unit will describe and enable the cadet to recognize the early
symptoms of oncoming stress and the major physiological changes that
occur under stress. |
| This unit entails all aspects of motor vehicle traffic crash investigation
including procedures, policies, and report preparation. Accident scenes
are simulated requiring the cadet to demonstrate his/her new skills
and knowledge. |
| In this unit, the cadet will learn to manually direct traffic,
and under which situations such action is necessary. |
| Upon completion of this unit, the cadet will understand the importance
of, and demonstrate skills in, scanning all traffic stops for drug
interdiction opportunities. |
