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Instructor Recertification Schools


  •  July 1, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day course will update and renew instructors currently holding Iowa Law Enforcement Academy endorsement as defensive tactics instructors in new techniques and equipment. Practical and written examinations will be required. Required clothing and equipment will consist of ILEA Defensive Tactics Instructor Shirt or department polo/ training shirt, BDU style training pants, ballistic vest, athletic (more…)


  •  July 10, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day course will recertify individuals currently holding ILEA certification as a firearms instructor; upon successful course completion, certified firearms instructor status will be renewed until 12/31/2027. Items on the course agenda include: Handgun requalification Shotgun requalification Written exam Use of force law update, if applicable Introduction to new training material and resources Coaching practice (more…)


  •  July 11, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day course will recertify individuals currently holding ILEA certification as a patrol rifle instructor; upon successful course completion, patrol rifle instructor status will be renewed until 12/31/2027. Items on the course agenda include: Rifle qualification courses Written exam Introduction to new training material and resources Shooter/coach exercises Note that this is a full day (more…)


  • Expandable Baton Renewal
     August 1, 2024
     9:00 am - 1:00 pm

ABOUT THE TRAINING: This four-hour course will provide instructor recertification for the expandable baton and ASP baton. Officers will be instructed in force management and straight baton curriculum, and will be tested by a written and practical examination. Required clothing and equipment will consist of a Department Training Polo or T-Shirt, BDU style training pants, (more…)


  • Chemical Spray Renewal
     August 8, 2024
     1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The instructor will receive updates in skill techniques and principles necessary to understand how and when to use OC in a safe and tactical manner. Equipment: a department polo/ training shirt, BDU style training pants, ballistic vest, boots or athletic shoes, duty belt, training weapon if available, current department issue O.C., handcuffs, groin and mouth (more…)


  •  August 13, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This eight-hour school is designed to go through and discuss the current Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Additionally, instruction includes review of the OWI and Implied Consent Law. This is a very in-depth and worthwhile class that deals with issues related to OWI Enforcement, along with reviewing the SFST test themselves. This is a must for (more…)


  •  August 14, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Instructors currently holding Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification as Bicycle Patrol Officer Instructors can get recertified.  Practical testing of all handling skills will be done, as well as a long ride. Please note that meals are not provided at the Academy. Cost:  $150 Agency will be billed after course. ILEA does not accept pre-payment at this (more…)


  •  August 29, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day event will recertify instructors currently holding Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification as precision driving instructors in addition to introducing new training techniques reducing liability expo-sure for agencies. A practical examination will be given to satisfy academy requirements. Class enrollment is limited to twenty Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certified Precision Driving Instructors. This will (more…)


  •  August 29, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day course will recertify individuals currently holding ILEA certification as a firearms instructor; upon successful course completion, certified firearms instructor status will be renewed until 12/31/2027. Items on the course agenda include: Handgun requalification Shotgun requalification Written exam Use of force law update, if applicable Introduction to new training material and resources Coaching practice (more…)


  •  August 30, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one-day course will recertify individuals currently holding ILEA certification as a patrol rifle instructor; upon successful course completion, patrol rifle instructor status will be renewed until 12/31/2027. Items on the course agenda include: Rifle qualification courses Written exam Introduction to new training material and resources Shooter/coach exercises Note that this is a full day (more…)