Training

Week 1 of Corrections Academy Class 73

The class of 73 consist of 10 officers from six different counties.  Those counties include Jackson, Lawrence, Saline, Tri County Detention Center, Adams, and St. Clair. 

The officers elected Joshua Sayer, of Jackson County Sheriff's Department, to be their class president.

The subjects covered during the first week of the academy included the following:  Illinois County Jail Standards, Detainee Classification and Disciplinaries, Autism, Mental Health, Hidden Weapons, HIV Awareness, Report Writing, Taser Certification, Detention Area Safety & Security, Crime Scenes, and Court Room Testimony.

Correctional Academy Session 73

The 73rd session of the St. Clair County Correctional Academy is set to begin on Monday, July 13th.  I'd like to welcome all of the officers and wish them well in their studies.

Sgt. Ken Herbert                                                                                                                   Academy Director

Congratulations to the Officers of Class 72

Everyone who took the state certification exam this past Friday, May 15th, successfully passed the exam. 

Sgt. Ken Herbert

Academy Director

Class 72 Graduates

Class 72 has completed the 200 hour Correctional Offices academy. After taking the state Certification Test they attended the graduation ceremony at Bel Air Bowl in Belleville.

Week 4 of Correctional Academy Class 72

The officers completed their fourth week of their academy session.  The subjects covered during their fourth week included:  Defensive Tactics, Detention Area Safety & Security, Medical Services, Gangs, Report Writing, Legal Liabilities, Court Room Testimony, and Law for Corrections.

Week 3 for Correctional Academy Session 72

The officers completed their third week of training.  During their third week, the officers successfully participated and passed their mandatory firearms training.  This consisted of firing 800 bullets through their pistols along with getting fimiliar and firing the shotgun and rifle.  Each evening the officers had to disassemble their handguns and give them a thorough cleaning.

Week 2 of Correctional Academy Class 72

The subject areas covered during the 2nd week of the academy included the following:  Defensive Tactics, Autism Awareness, Use of Force, First Aid/CPR Certification, Fire Training, O.C. Spray Certification, Taser Certification, Detainee/Cell Searches, and Cultural Awareness.

Correctional Academy Class #72

The above class began their academy session on Monday, April 13th.  The officers elected Patrick Easterday, of Coles County Sheriff's Department, as their class president.  Subject areas covered during the first week included:  Illinois County Jail Standards, Drug Identification, Headcounts, Hidden Weapons, Mental Health, Juveniles, Booking, Visiting, Programs & Services, Food Service,and Classification & Disciplinaries.

Ground fighting class hosted by the Sheriff's Department

Please register for the upcoming Law Enforcement Ground Fighting Course at the St. Clair County Sheriff Department in Belleville, Illinois scheduled May 21~22, 2009 . The St. Clair County Sheriff Department is Approximately 30 minutes from Lambert St. Louis International Airport. One Day Basic Ground Fighting Course (8 hours) seminars = $ 150.00 per person. Two Day Advanced Ground Fighting Course (16 hours) seminars = $ 250.00 per person. If you Register by April 24, 2009, The 2 day course will be $200.00 RSVP Now at this reduced rate.

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Class 71 graduates

The 71st Correctional Officers Academy graduated today. Just a few hours after taking the Correctional Officers Certification Exam.