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 2024 Academy reservations.
(09/18/23)
RC23-21 is in week 3 of the 16 week academy. The class is scheduled to graduate on Friday, December 22, 2023 @ 2PM.The graduation will be held at the GT Church located at 500 S. 27th Street, Decatur, IL. 62521.
(08/02/23) Correctional Cadet class CC23-19 begins on September 17, 2023.
The 2023 and 2024 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.
BLE Tuition:$7,400
BCO Tuition: $5,800
Tuition costs cover tuition, housing and meals. Tuition is currently eligible for reimbursement from ILETSB.
We have partnered with the Sangamon County Corrections Academy for all your Correctional Officer training needs.
SECURE ONLY/LE ONLY tab may only be accessed by authorized Law Enforcement Agencies
After clicking on the above link, New Members choose Sign Up
Current Members choose Log In
The Academy will be CLOSED on the following dates:
Calendar Year 2023:
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01/01/2023- New Year's Day
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01/02/2023- New Year's Day Observed
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05/29/2023- Memorial Day
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09/04/2023- Labor Day
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11/23/2023- Thanksgiving Day
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11/24-26/2023- Thanksgiving break
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12/24-30/2023- Christmas break
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12/31/2023- New Year's Eve
Calendar Year 2024:
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01/01/2024- New Year's Day
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05/27/2024- Memorial Day
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TBD- Independence Day
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09/02/2024- Labor Day
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11/28/2024- Thanksgiving Day
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11/29-30/2024- Thanksgiving break
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12/24-30/2024- Christmas break
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12/31/2024- New Year's Eve