ILETSB Executive Institute

08/31/2026

The Illinois Executive Institute is excited to once again welcome Dr. Pallas to Illinois for his highly acclaimed Leader Armor course. Dr. Pallas has helped law enforcement leaders strengthen their supervisory skills, enhance decision-making, and build the mindset needed to lead effectively in today's challenging environment.

📅 September 10, 2026

🕗 8:00 AM

📍 Hotel Royer | Urbana, Illinois
Whether you're a new supervisor or a seasoned leader looking to sharpen your skills, Leader Armor provides practical strategies and leadership insights you can put to work immediately.

Registration closes soon, so don't wait! Secure your spot today and invest in your leadership journey.

🔗 Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9ytq8zg

Come elevate your supervisory skills with Leader Armor and take your leadership to the next level.

Congratulations to Commander Ed Pallas on teaching his 100th class with FBI-LEEDA! 🎉

For over 30 years, Ed Pallas has served the Montgomery County Department of Police in Maryland, currently serving as Commander of the MCP 5th District and a Conflict/Hostage Negotiator for the past 24 years. His depth of real-world command experience shows up in every session he teaches, whether it's the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, Executive Leadership Institute, or Leadership Integrity course.

100 classes taught. Countless leaders shaped. Thank you, Commander Pallas, for your dedication to advancing law enforcement leadership one class at a time!

08/26/2026

Our thoughts are with the Belleville Police Department, the Eiskant family, the Belleville community, and all those whose lives were touched by Chief Matthew S. Eiskant. His legacy of leadership and service will not be forgotten.

08/17/2026

𝐸𝓍𝑒𝒸𝓊𝓉𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝐼𝓃𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓉𝓊𝓉𝑒 𝒰𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒
Be sure to check your Executive Institute ALERT email this week! We've released six new training opportunities in the past ten days, and classes are already filling quickly.
This week's ALERT also features:
• A training opportunity with a partner agency
• A curriculum update on the Autism Informed Response course
• A Call for Presentations from the Cook County Sheriff's Office Staff Wellness and Peer Support Unit
It's a busy time at the Executive Institute, so don't wait to register for upcoming courses.
Not receiving the ALERT? If you're an active law enforcement professional in Illinois, you're missing out on the latest training opportunities, curriculum updates, and law enforcement resources.
Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7bdV613/alert?fbclid=IwY2xjawTsG0pwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU1iaVZWZzU3MUp1b3h0dDZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEequlohRled_l4MRiltauww5uZcrBSC8aBqpe4T0cWMhS0x42Mdy7qVL7tZZc_aem_whUTChQMLjq4UZ_7ZtUH7A

08/12/2026

Fantastic! What a great event put on by the CCSO!

08/12/2026

Executive Institute staff are onsite in Burr Ridge facilitating the workshop “Creating a Culture of Accountability Through Team Alignment”with Tess Fyalka.

08/05/2026

🍂 FALL INTO LEADERSHIP THIS SEASON!

Looking to level up your leadership skills or refresh your approach? The Executive Institute has an outstanding lineup of leadership opportunities coming your way this fall!

September 10, 2026
Leader Armor with Dr. Edward Pallas
Build the mindset, communication skills, and decision-making strategies needed to lead effectively under pressure.

September 22, 2026
Empowering Leaders: Motivating and Growing Your Team with Brenda Dietzman
Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for leading and motivating today's multigenerational workforce.

September 30 - October 2, 2026
Intentional Leadership with Dean Crisp
A dynamic 3-day workshop focused on developing modern leadership skills, creating positive organizational impact, and growing yourself and those you lead.

And that's just a taste of what's brewing this fall!

Be on the lookout for our "Learned Excellence" training announcement coming SOON.

These tuition-free leadership opportunities are designed to help current and aspiring Illinois law enforcement leaders grow, connect, and excel.

Want to stay ahead of the crowd and register before classes fill up?

Subscribe to our ALERT Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7bdV613/alert

Visit our website: www.iletsbei.org

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08/03/2026

Kicking off PSR21C in Belleville today in partnership with SILEC! Looking forward to a great two weeks of learning and professional development.

08/03/2026

Call for Presentations Open - CCSO Responder Reset Symposium

The Cook County Sheriff's Office Staff Wellness & Peer Support Unit is seeking presenters for the 2026 Responder Reset Symposium on October 5-6, 2026. Share your expertise on wellness, resilience, leadership, peer support, mental health, and more.

📅 Proposal Deadline: August 28, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

07/29/2026

For 16 years, PSR has been shaping the next generation of law enforcement supervisors.

The Police Supervisory Role in the 21st Century (PSR21C) program continues its tradition of excellence by preparing new and emerging first-line supervisors with practical leadership skills, modern supervisory strategies, and management-level decision-making tools.

*80 Hours of Leadership Training
*Interactive Learning Environment
*Real-World Supervisory Skills
*Professional Growth Opportunities

Be part of a program that has been investing in leadership excellence for over a decade and a half. Register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x8r4k3q

07/23/2026

The Executive Institute was proud to sponsor the Closing Awards Brunch for the Illinois Law Enforcement Youth Association (ILEYA) State Competition, held on the campus of Western Illinois University over the past several days. It was inspiring to witness the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork displayed by the Illinois Police Explorers throughout the competition. Congratulations to all participants on their accomplishments and hard work. We are honored to support the next generation of law enforcement leaders and wish each of you continued success in your future endeavors.