Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (Police Training Board)

05/28/2026

Today, Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly, and the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee gathered in Springfield to award 23 heroic officers from 10 agencies with the Medal of Honor.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board extends our deepest congratulations and admiration to all of this year's recipients. We are incredibly proud to have our own Executive Director, Keith Calloway, serve on the committee to help honor these outstanding examples of courage, selflessness, and sacrifice.

To the brave officers who went above and beyond the call of duty to keep our communities safe—thank you.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑

𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 19 officers from six agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois.

Read full news release: http://prez.ly/HCHd

05/28/2026

In case you missed it, Sergeant Cozzi and Pawfficer Louie were recently featured on WGN to accept the First Responder of the Month Award!

Did you know that Sergeant Cozzi and Therapy K9 Louie were part of ILETSB's historic, inaugural law enforcement Crisis Response Therapy Canine graduating class?

We are incredibly proud to see their hard work, specialized training, and dedication to the community be recognized.

Congratulations, Sergeant Cozzi and Louie!

Every month here on Spotlight Chicago we’re honoring a First Responder who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The First Responder gets a spotlight here on the show and a $1,000 donat…

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

On Tuesday, August 11, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board will be presenting at the 2026 CIT International Conference in Orlando, Florida.

We will be sharing the success of our Law Enforcement Crisis Response Therapy Canine Certification Program, specifically highlighting the positive impact of incorporating certified therapy canines into crisis response and officer peer support.

Illinois doesn’t just meet the standard for officer wellness and community support—we set it. We are extremely proud to share how this program was created, the impact it has made so far, and to highlight the success of our certified therapy K9 teams with law enforcement and mental health professionals from around the globe.

Want to learn more about the law enforcement Therapy Canine Certification Program?

Head over to: https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/training/crisis-intervention-team-cit/crisis-response-therapy-canine-certification-program/

05/26/2026

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board extends our deepest condolences to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Corrections Officer Luis Barrera following his tragic passing over the weekend.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, true heroes who gave their lives for something greater than themselves.

We remember. We honor.

05/21/2026

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board extends our deepest condolences to the New Baden Police Department, the New Baden community, and the family of Officer David Jordan.

We stand with his fellow officers and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with all who knew and served alongside him.

05/19/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart as a featured speaker at "Together We Rise: A CIT Resilience Event" on June 24 in Schaumburg.

As the longest-serving Sheriff in Cook County, Sheriff Dart has been a leading advocate for integrating mental health resources directly into daily law enforcement operations.

Don't miss the chance to hear from Sheriff Dart and the rest of our speaker lineup. This one-day summit is open to all first responders, clinicians, social workers, EMTs, and peer support personnel.

Head to the link below and sign up today!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vmk6uac

05/15/2026

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a quiet, heavy day for law enforcement across our country and especially right here in Illinois.

We are taking time today to honor the officers who gave everything to protect their communities. Specifically, we are remembering the two Illinois officers we lost in the line of duty in 2025:

Officer Krystal Rivera
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: June 5, 2025

Detective Timothy Jones
Park Forest Police Department
End of Watch: December 3, 2025

Our thoughts are with their families, their departments, the communities they served and every officer who wears the badge today in their memory.

They are not forgotten.

05/14/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is about breaking the silence.

At ILETSB, officer wellness is one of our highest priorities. We are deeply committed to ensuring our law enforcement professionals have the continuous training and tools they need to take care of themselves, so they can best serve our communities.

Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength. You are not alone.