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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Martin S. Lyons, Chief Financial Officer
DATE: February 22, 2021
SUBJECT:
Resolution ratifying payments in the amount of $92,680.00 and approving payments estimated costs of $158,880.00 to Richland Community College, Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center for police recruit training, lodging and meals in 2021.
PURPOSE:
Approval of payments required to send police recruits through the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center, a partnership with Richmond Community College and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. This includes wearables (uniforms/PT Set), OC Spray training, classroom/online training, lodging, and meals.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to 2020, the State of Illinois would reimburse the police officer academy training from state funds. In January 2020, cities across Illinois were informed training would have to be paid for by the cities. This was a shock to us and many others across the state. The City had typically paid $330 per recruit, which covered the wearables and OC spray, while the State covered the remaining balance.
In 2021, the costs per recruit, including room and board, clothing, and OC training are approximately $6,620.00
DISCUSSION:
The primary purpose of the police academy is to prepare new officers for a career in law enforcement. The Academy provides training for Cadets (future ISP officers) and Recruits (future local law enforcement officers). Cadet Classes run 26 weeks. Since the current facility opened its doors in 1968, the Academy has trained more than 7,000 Cadets. Recruit basic training began at the Academy in October 1976. Since then, the Academy provided instruction for 25 258-hour Recruit basic training classes. Today, Recruit basic training is a 560-hour (14 weeks) comprehensive training course. More than 5,000 Recruits have graduated from the Academy and are pursuing their police careers throughout the state.
Ratification is requested for the first recr...
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