Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center
an Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board certified LAW ENFORCEMENT and CORRECTIONS ACADEMY, operated by Richland Community College
RECENT NEWS
Contact Commander Jim Getz for Academy reservations.
(06/04/2025)
Congratulations to the following classes who graduated in 2025:
BLE: RC25-25
BCO: CC25-24, CC25-25
BLE Class RC25-26 began their 16 week academy on May 4, 2025. This class will graduate on Friday, August 22, 2025.
BCO Class CC25-26 will begin the academy on July 13, 2025. This class will graduate on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The 2025 Academy dates for our Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Corrections Classes are on the website. The BLE Academy is 16 weeks and the BCO Academy classes are 8 weeks.
The 2025 Tuition rates increased to the following:
2025 BLE Tuition: $8,140
2025 BCO Tuition: $6,380
Tuition costs cover training, housing and meals. Tuition is currently eligible for reimbursement from ILETSB.
The 2026 classes dates have been added.
We have partnered with the Sangamon County Corrections Academy for all your Correctional Officer training needs.
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Our CY 2026 Academy dates are now available under our "UPCOMING TRAINING" tab
For any inquiries or Academy reservations,
contact Commander Getz at jgetz@richland.edu or 217-330-9091, ext. 1603
WELCOME to the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) in Decatur, Illinois.
The concept of building a premier training facility in Central Illinois began in the summer of 2016. Through the initiative and generosity of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, this concept became a reality. The MCLETC opened it’s doors on September 20, 2017, and started its first training course on October 2, 2017.
The MCLETC is a state certified Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Corrections training academy. Our philosophy is geared towards a suitable learning environment, while maintaining a disciplinary atmosphere. Recruits/Cadets will be challenged inside and outside the classroom. We demand commitment, self-motivation, and effort. This can be summed up in our core values: Public Service, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence. We take P.R.I.D.E. in training professionals through education and practical application. The MCLETC’s mission is to prepare you to be the best law enforcement and/or correctional officer possible.