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Detective Bootcamp

Presented by Law & Order

May 28 - 29, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition:  Free
ILEAS Training Center
1701 East Main St.
Urbana, IL 61802
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Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

  • Civil Rights (5.0 hrs.)
  • Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority (1.0 hr.)
  • Cultural Competency (0.5 hrs.)
  • Human Rights (1.0 hr.)
  • Officer Wellness and Mental Health (0.5 hrs.)
  • Procedural Justice (3.5 hrs.)
  • Lead Homicide Investigator (16.0 hrs.)

Description

This 2-day class is for both the new and experienced detectives. It provides a comprehensive review of the skill set needed to be an effective criminal investigator.  A successful criminal prosecution starts with a thorough investigation.  Your experienced instructor will lead the participants through the steps of an investigation by reviewing case studies and actual crime investigations.  Along with the practical approach, investigative techniques that build the foundation of most investigations will be reviewed. The objective is to prepare the participant to be able to apply these skills in the field immediately.

Topics

  • Command of Crime Scene
  • Preservation of evidence
  • Case Management
  • Resources
  • Warrants
  • Debriefing Witnesses
  • Search & Seizure
  • Fourth & Fifth amendment issues
  • Defining and addressing implicit bias

Instructor

Lou Tessmann

Lou Tessmann, Lead Instructor
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Deadline

Please register for this course by May 14.