ILETSB Executive Institute

06/17/2026

Excited to bring the 4th rendition of our two-day *Lady Justice Rising* workshop — in partnership with Blue Line Training & Development — to Mount Vernon!

Looking forward to continuing the momentum and seeing how this group carries these conversations forward in their agencies and communities! Look for more offerings this fall!

06/12/2026

📢 Notice: Scheduled Power Outage – Monday, June 15

On Monday, June 15, our building will experience an electrical outage beginning at our normal opening time of 8:00 a.m. This is necessary to allow work to be completed on the electrical panel, during which time power will be unavailable.
We anticipate that power will be restored and operations will resume later in the morning. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

06/10/2026

🚨 Training in Action! 🚨
The ILETSB Executive Institute is in Malta at Kishwaukee College, facilitating another impactful session of Campus Threat Assessment and Management with Dr. Gene Deisinger!

This two-day training equips participants with a deeper understanding of the dynamics of targeted violence, while strengthening strategies for early identification, assessment, and intervention in concerning situations.

We’re proud to bring together dedicated professionals committed to safer campuses and communities. Learn more about upcoming Illinois School and Campus Safety training opportunities:
https://ilschoolsafety.org/upcoming-events/

06/05/2026

Since its inception in 2010, the Police Supervisory Role in the 21st Century (PSR21C) program has served as a cornerstone leadership development course for Illinois law enforcement professionals.
The next session is scheduled to take place in Belleville beginning in early August: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3hah7kj

06/05/2026

A little late in posting, but a few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to recognize Brice Shake, Art Director at CAIT, for his outstanding contributions to our organization.
Brice has elevated everything from our logos and conference graphics to the powerful video content that sets the tone for our larger events. His work has impressed speakers, drawn attention from organizations across the country and beyond, and raised our standard in a big way.
What truly sets him apart is his dedication—constantly refining and pushing every project to the next level.
Simply put, we are better because of Brice.
Thank you for your creativity, commitment, and excellence—your impact does not go unnoticed.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

We at the Executive Institute are excited to share that Katharine Manning, President of Blackbird and author of The Empathetic Workplace, will be a featured speaker at Together We Rise: A CIT Resilience Event on June 24!
Her session, “Together We Rise: Sustaining Humanity on the Front Lines,” promises to be both powerful and inspiring. Katharine is a respected and experienced leader in empathy practices, and her passion truly resonates with anyone who has the opportunity to hear her speak.

This is a session you won’t want to miss!

We are honored to announce that Katharine Manning, President of Blackbird and author of The Empathetic Workplace, will be a featured speaker at Together We Rise: A CIT Resilience Event on June 24th!

For over 25 years, Katharine has been at the forefront of trauma and crisis response. She spent 15 years as a Senior Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she guided the DOJ’s response to victims in some of the nation's most complex and challenging cases—from terrorism and mass casualty events to large-scale financial fraud and child exploitation.

At our June 24th event, Katharine will bring this unparalleled expertise to the audience. Attendees will learn actionable, field-tested strategies to support victims and communities in crisis, while also learning crucial techniques to safeguard their own mental and emotional resilience.

This is a must-attend session for anyone in crisis intervention.

📅 Date: June 24
📍 Secure your spot here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vmk6uac

05/20/2026

Thank you Captain Bilbrey for your years of service, friendship, and dedication to WIU…your impact will be felt for years to come.

Wishing Captain Bilbrey a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!

We have announced our promoted Captain, but we haven’t yet announced the Retirement of Curtis Bilbrey.
Curtis Bilbrey is a WIU Alum and lifelong Macomb resident who cares deeply for WIU and its surrounding community.
Captain Bilbrey served our campus from 2005 to this year. With distinction, Curt rose from patrol to corporal, then to sergeant and finally to Captain. He earned each rank with hard work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to this department.
He protected the students, staff, alumni, and all those connected to WIU for nearly 21 years.
His dedication, sacrifice and leadership will leave a lasting legacy on this department and the community we serve.
We truly wish Captain Bilbrey the very best retirement!

05/07/2026

Earlier this week, Executive Institute staff conducted the inaugural offering and beta test of Strategic Command—a new executive-level training designed to elevate leadership effectiveness and reinforce professionalism within senior-level law enforcement roles.

This program focuses on the strategic, ethical, and organizational responsibilities essential to leading agencies at the highest level in today’s complex policing environment. The initial session provided a valuable opportunity to assess content, delivery, and overall impact.

We sincerely appreciate the participation and thoughtful feedback from everyone involved. Your insights are instrumental as we refine and strengthen this important new initiative.

We look forward to continuing development of the Strategic Command series and to better supporting law enforcement executives at the highest level across the great state of Illinois with high-quality, relevant leadership training. Please be on the lookout for more information about this new programming, including details on the next offering, coming soon.