Southwestern Illinois Police Academy

Southwestern Illinois Police Academy The police academy offers basic training for full-time and part-time police officers.

The Southwestern Illinois Police Academy is a multi-faceted training facility that utilizes a combination of academia and practitioners to deliver a well-rounded law enforcement- based foundation of education. The end result of a 10 week training program is a state certified individual capable of performing at the entry level requirements of any local or county law enforcement agency in the state

of Illinois. The basic training course includes all aspects of entry level law enforcement training to include strengthening good foundations of ethics, examining legal issues, citizen interaction, community oriented policing, investigative skills, state of the art fi****ms training and defensive tactics. The academy offers basic training for full-time and part-time police officers.

05/05/2026
A Southwestern Illinois Police Academy Intern graduate- Making us proud! Congratulations Officer Robert Harris of Cort...
05/04/2026

A Southwestern Illinois Police Academy Intern graduate- Making us proud! Congratulations Officer Robert Harris of Cortland PD on being named the Illinois Association of Chief of Police 2026 Officer of the Year!

🚨2026 ILACP Officer of the Year 🚨

We proudly recognize Officer Robert Harris of the Cortland Police Department as this year's Officer of the Year!

Officer Harris initiated a complex investigation in 2023 that quickly expanded beyond state lines. Over the course of nearly two years, he devoted more than 1,200 hours to meticulous investigative work, resulting in:
▪️ Over 50 search warrants executed
▪️ 17 offenders identified and arrested across 7 states
▪️ 300+ supplemental reports compiled

Through close coordination with federal partners, including the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Marshals Service, Officer Harris helped dismantle a multi-state criminal network and bring dangerous offenders to justice. The primary offender has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with additional cases still pending.

This case didn’t just solve a crime; it dismantled a network and protected countless victims.

👏 Congratulations, Officer Harris, on this well-deserved recognition. Your service has made your community and the profession stronger.

Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies- call to reserve a seat for your recruit! 618-222-5396
04/29/2026

Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies- call to reserve a seat for your recruit! 618-222-5396

Congratulations Session 158 Full Time Police Academy! Graduated on April 24, 2026
04/27/2026

Congratulations Session 158 Full Time Police Academy!
Graduated on April 24, 2026

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03/25/2026

Illinois civilians interested in a career in Law Enforcement - check us out! www.swicpa.com

02/23/2026

Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies looking for academy seats for hired officers - give us a call!

Address

2300 West Main Street
Belleville, IL
62226

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16182225396

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