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.
(07/25/25)
Congratulations to the following classes who have graduated in 2025:
BLE: RC25-25, RC25-26 and RC25-27
BCO: CC25-24, CC25-25, CC25-26 and CC25-27
BLE Class RC26-29 is in session. Graduation is scheduled for August 21, 2026 at 11:30AM
BCO Class CC26-30 will check into the academy on July 05, 2026
The 2026 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 2026 Tuition rates will not increase from 2025:
BLE Tuition: $8,140
BCO Tuition: $6,380
Tuition costs cover training, housing and meals. Tuition is currently eligible for reimbursement from ILETSB.
2027 Dates scheduled to be released during 4th quarter.
We have partnered with the Sangamon County Corrections Academy for all your Correctional Officer training needs.
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ABOUT MCLETC
MCLETC is an Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board facility, operated by Richland Community College. We take pride in training professionals through education and practical application. The staff and instructors are some of the finest in this state and nation.
MCLETC ADMINISTRATION
S. Jason Walker
Commander
Retired Decatur Police Department Deputy Chief S. Jason Walker serves as the Commander for the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. Commander Walker previously served at the academy Deputy Commander.
Deputy Commander Walker retired from the Decatur Police Department in April of 2022 after 30 years of service.
Deputy Commander Walker is a graduate of Richland Community College receiving an AS, graduate of Western Illinois University receiving a BS in Criminal Justice Administration, graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 275, and received his initial police officer academy training at the Police Training Institute, Champaign, Illinois in 1992.
Deputy Commander
Director of Training
Tabitha Tester
Dennis Arnold
Class Coordinator
Retired Springfield Police Department Deputy Chief Arnold serves as the Class Coordinator for the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center.
He retired from the Springfield Police Department in 2017 after 25 years of service. During his time with SPD, he served 15 years on the Emergency Response Team and was Commander of the ILEAS Region 6 WMD Special Response Team. Prior to joining the SPD, he served two years with the Mason City Police Department.
Retired Deputy Chief Arnold is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Administrative Assistant
MCLETC INSTRUCTORS
Firearms Team
Retired Springfield Police Department Deputy Chief Dennis Arnold (Team Leader).
Retired Illinois State Police Lieutenant Darrell Aders, Retired Springfield Police Department Officer Robert Byrne, Decatur Police Department Sergeant Tim Wittmer,
Macon County Sheriff Jim Root, Retired Springfield Police Department Officer Chris Stout, Normal Police Department Lieutenant Adam Kapchinske, Retired Bradley Police Department Johnny Cox, Retired Sangamon County Sheriff Sergeant Jim Hayes, Retired Caterpillar Senior Industry Professional and former Decatur Police and Macon County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Officer Jim Humphrey.
Physical Fitness Team
From the left:
Retired Decatur Police Detective Dave Dailey, Norman "Bunky" Slaw, Retired Decatur Police Detective Trevor Stalets (Team Lead), and Decatur Police Officer Mike Donaker.
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Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Corrections Lieutenant Brad Clark serves as the Director of Operations and Lead/Master Firearms Instructor for the Sangamon County Basic Corrections Officer Academy, at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. Lt. Clark has served with SCSO Corrections Division for nearly 25 years. Lt. Clark served in the Illinois National Guard for 13 years, which included several overseas training assignments and deployment to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Brad Clark
Jered Shofner
Retired Dewitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner serves as a part-time instructor and Assistant Class Coordinator for the Sangamon County BCO Academy, at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. After serving two terms as Sheriff, he retired November 2018 and brings 31 years of experience with him. Retired Sheriff Shofner is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, The National Sheriff’s Institute, Eastern Illinois University, and Lincoln Land College Police Academy. A near-death experience created a passion in him that he now uses to prepare the next generation of peace warriors at the MCLETC.
MCLETC INTEGRATED FORCE OPTIONS TEAM
Chuck Cadell
David Dunning
Chad Smith
Retired Staff Development Specialist (SDS) of the State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Chuck Cadell serves as the Lead Instructor for Integrated Force Options (control and arrest tactics) for the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Law Enforcement Academies. Chuck served over 20 years in the IDOC before retiring in 2015. He is currently a Master Instructor of Personal Defense Solutions and the Filipino Martial Art, Tanikala de Serrada Eskrima.
David Dunning serves as Co-Lead Instructor for Integrated Force Options (control and arrest tactics) at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. David has been a Police Officer for 21 years and is currently assigned as a Patrol Sergeant at the Charleston Police Department. Sergeant Dunning is a member of his agency’s multi-jurisdictional S.W.A.T unit and a former United States Marine.
Retired Illinois State Police Lieutenant Chad Smith serves as an Assistant Instructor for Integrated Force Options (control and arrest tactics), as well as Crowd Behavior/Civil Disorder, and Vehicle Stops/Occupant Control, at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center.
MCLETC LAW TEAM
Brian Towne
Spencer Chikahisa
Brad Rigdon
Aaron Fredrick
Courtney Anderson
Brian Towne is a former LaSalle County State's Attorney. He currently is a Special Prosecutor for the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Office. Brian received his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University.
Brad Rigdon is currently a First Assistant with the McLean County State's Attorney's Office. Brad received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University.
Fallon Conner
Fallon is currently an attorney for 217 Law in Macon County, focusing on criminal defense, family and divorce, and orders of protection. Fallon handles cases throughout central Illinois. Fallon received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University.
Aaron Fredrick served our country in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. Aaron is a former Champaign County Probation Officer, University of Illinois Police Officer, and Macon County Assistant State's Attorney. He is currently a McLean County Assistant State's Attorney. Aaron received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University.
Jay Scott comes to MCLETC with many years of experience as a prosecutor. Jay served 18 years with the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, 8 of those years as the State's Attorney. Jay received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law
Jay Scott
Spencer Chikahisa is an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State's Attorney Office. Spencer received his Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Courtney is currently an attorney at 217 Law in Macon County, focusing on personal injury, family and divorce, and criminal defense. Courtney handles cases throughout central Illinois. Courtney received her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School (now called University of Illinois Chicago School of Law).