The Advanced Refresher Training, formerly known as the Transition Academy, is designed for part-time law enforcement officers who have successfully completed the Part-Time Basic Law Enforcement Course, passed the required certification examination, and have subsequently transitioned to a full-time law enforcement position with their employing agency.
The training may also be utilized as a refresher training option in conjunction with a waiver for lateral hires from another state, or for officers who are determined to need additional training but, based on their individual circumstances and prior experience, do not require attendance at the full Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
An officer is registered into the course through the waiver process. A Form E, Notice of Appointment for Full-time Classification and a Full-time Waiver Request application must be filed with ILETSB to enroll the officer in the course.
Form E’s and Waivers must be all done via LEDI, https://ledi.ptb.illinois.gov. Waiver Applications must be fully processed to enroll the officer. The law enforcement agency sponsoring the full time officer will receive a letter in response to the waiver application indicating the officer has been enrolled.
Upon receipt of this waiver letter, call the Academy for further directions — 618-222-5396.
The purpose of this course is to reinforce previous training in critical duties and responsibilities, as well as introduce concepts that may not have been examined in previous training. There is an online component and an in-person component. Additional details in the information packet below.
Application and Enrollment Process:
- Acquire a Waiver Letter from ILETSB for your officer/deputy.
- Call Academy upon receipt of the ILETSB waiver letter and provide contact information.
- You will be added to the session list and then contacted when it is time for paperwork.
Upcoming Advanced Refresher Training Courses
All dates subject to ILETSB approval.
Session 26-C
| Application Deadline | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Online Course Deadline | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Start Date | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Ending Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
Session 26-D
| Application Deadline | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Online Course Deadline | Monday, November 23, 2026 |
| Start Date | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| Ending Date | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
Program Costs
Tuition with housing and meals: $1800
All Officers attending the Advanced Refresher Training Course are required to stay on-site.
Contact information:
Office: 618-222-5396
Address: 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226
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