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.
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 2026:
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01/01/2026- New Year's Day
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05/25/2026- Memorial Day
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TBD- Independence Day
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09/07/2026- Labor Day
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11/26/2026- Thanksgiving Day
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11/27/2026- Thanksgiving break
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12/21-31/2026- Christmas/New Year break
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