Basic Police Recruit Academy
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The Cook County Sheriff's Police Academy is an Approved Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
An Optional 11th week of specialized training is available at no extra charge.
Any questions please contact the C.C.S.P.D. Training Academy at: 708-583-3152
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Academy dates for the Cook County Sheriff's Police Training Academy:
Class |
Power Test |
Start Date |
Concluded Date |
12=4 |
18 Sep 2012 |
01 Oct 2012 |
07 Dec 2012 |
13-1 |
18 Dec 2012 |
07 Jan 2013 |
15 Mar 2013 |
13-2 |
26 Mar 2013 |
08 Apr 2013 |
14 Jun 2013 |
13-3 |
25 Jun 2013 |
08 Jul 2013 |
13 Sep 2013 |
13-4 |
24 Sep 2013 |
07 Oct 2013 |
13 Dec 2013 |
Recruit Classes are held at Triton College, River Grove, Illinois. 
Physical Training
This unit will be divided into two phases for development, each of which will run concurrently. The first phase of each day’s activity will begin with an exercise and warm up period. This period may be integrated with the “Physical Skills and Personal Fitness” unit, or it may be independent.
The second phase of each instruction period will concentrate upon the development of personal defense skills associated with law enforcement functions, including techniques for searching suspects, use of temporary restraint devices, self-protection of the officer and others through personal weapons, physical means, etc.
Defensive Tactics
This unit will be divided into two phases for development, each of which will run concurrently. The first phase of each day’s activity will begin with an exercise and warm up period. This period may be integrated with the “Physical Skills and Personal Fitness” unit, or it may be independent.
The second phase of each instruction period will concentrate upon the development of personal defense skills associated with law enforcement functions, including techniques for searching suspects, use of temporary restraint devices, self-protection of the officer and others through personal weapons, physical means, etc.
EVOC
The driving training mandated in this curriculum includes only classroom instruction. The issues addressed pertain to psychology of the driver, defensive driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, driving hazards, emergency driving, and civil liability of law enforcement drivers. If facilities are available, it is strongly recommended that practical driving exercises be conducted. Guidelines for driving practicals are published by the Board in a separate document.
Firearms
This and other skill development units will employ a minimum amount of class time for instruction and demonstration to permit a maximum amount of range time for hands-on development of shooting skills. The primary purpose of this period is to develop firing skills and to develop student proficiency in combat shooting. Classroom instruction and tactical demonstration will include range safety, proper grip, stance, sighting, trigger finger position, trigger manipulation, weapon loading, unloading, and clearing malfunctions. This unit will also further develop students’ ability to handle handguns safely.
Traffic Stops
The driving training mandated in this curriculum includes only classroom instruction. The issues addressed pertain to psychology of the driver, defensive driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, driving hazards, emergency driving, and civil liability of law enforcement drivers. If facilities are available, it is strongly recommended that practical driving exercises be conducted. Guidelines for driving practicals are published by the Board in a separate document.