(July 2020)- We are excited to announce we have partnered with the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to bring their Corrections Academy to our campus. Lieutenant William Strayer will continue to serve as the Basic Corrections Academy Class Coordinator. Our staff and instructors will proudly assist Sangamon County in our team approach to state of the art training. Thank you Sheriff Campbell!
(November 25, 2020)- Congratulations to Corrections Class CC-20-08! 30 newly graduated Correctional Officers will be rejoining their respective departments today. Due to COVID-19, we will be holding a virtual graduation for them at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, 11/25/20. If you are a Facebook user you can access the ceremony shortly before 7pm at The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcletc. For YouTube users the video will be accessible shortly before 7pm via this link, https://www.youtube.com/user/RCCDecaturIL.
(November 26, 2020)- Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!
(December 10, 2020)- The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center has not suspended CY2021 BLE and BCO Academies. We will begin all classes on time. The decision was made this morning after receiving the new ILETSB guidelines on Wednesday evening, 12/09/20. Please checkout our Upcoming Training tab for dates and details.
(December 11, 2020)- Congratulations to BLEA Recruit Class RC-20-10! 43 newly graduated Deputies and Police Officers will be rejoining their respective departments today. Due to COVID-19, we will be holding a virtual graduation for them at 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning, 12/12/20. If you are a Facebook user you can access the ceremony shortly before 10am at The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcletc. For YouTube users the video will be accessible shortly before 10am via this link, https://www.youtube.com/user/RCCDecaturIL.
(January 10, 2021)- The Macon County Law enforcement Training Center would like to welcome BLEA Recruit Class 21-11. All new Recruits checked in at 3:00 p.m. today and are currently taking their P.O.W.E.R. test.
(February 5, 2021)- BCA Corrections Class 21-09 will start their Academy Sunday, February 7, 2021. All Cadets will check in between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please do not forget your COVID-19 tests!
(February 17, 2021)- Unfortunately the RC21-12 early P.O.W.E.R. test for 02/24/21 and 02/26/21 has been CANCELLED due to recent weather and the pandemic. The P.O.W.E.R. test will be administered on check in day, 03/22/21. PLEASE make sure you can PASS; you can find additional information about the test under our PUBLIC RESOURCES tab.
(March 22, 2021)- The Macon County Law enforcement Training Center would like to welcome BLEA Recruit Class 21-12. All new Recruits checked in at 3:00 p.m. today and are currently taking their P.O.W.E.R. test.
(April 2021)- BLEA Recruit Class 21-11 will graduate on Friday, April 16, 2021. Unfortunately their graduation ceremony will once again have to be virtual, but we will do our best to make it special for them. We will hold their virtual graduation on-line at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, 04/17/21. If you are a Facebook user you can access the ceremony shortly before 10am on Saturday at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcletc. For YouTube users the video will be accessible shortly before 10am on Saturday via this link, https://www.youtube.com/user/RCCDecaturIL.
(April 4, 2021)- We hope you and your families have a safe, blessed and happy EASTER!
(April 16, 2021) We would like to congratulate Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Class 21-11 for successfully completing the Basic Law Enforcement 560 hour, 14 week, Academy. We are pleased to announce all Recruits passed the state certification exam!
(April 2021) We would like to welcome Corrections Class 21-10 to the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. They will check-in with us on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Good luck with your 200 hour, 5 week Academy Training!
(May 2021) Diamondback Specialized CMV Training is coming! Check out our UPCOMING TRAINING tab.
(May 29, 2021) BCA Corrections Class 21-10 will graduate on Friday, May 28, 2021. Unfortunately their graduation ceremony will once again have to be virtual, but we will do our best to make it special for them. We will hold their virtual graduation on-line at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, 05/29/21. If you are a Facebook user you can access the ceremony shortly before 10am on Saturday at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcletc. For YouTube users the video will be accessible shortly before 10am on Saturday via this link, https://www.youtube.com/user/RCCDecaturIL.
(May 2021) Please check out our CY 2022 Academy dates! They are posted under our "Upcoming Training" tab. Call or email us asap, these classes will fill quickly. Exclusive Partner reservations have already been added to each Academy, but we will still need confirmation within 45 days of each class, if possible. Thank you
(May 21, 2021) Our Early P.O.W.E.R. test dates for RC21-13 and RC21-14 are now posted under our "Upcoming Training" tab. Please remember these are mandatory unless other arrangments have been made with Commander Williams.
(June 2021) RC21-12 graduated on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Congratulations to all 47 Officers and Deputies!
(July 2021) RC21-13 checked in on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 for their 14 week Academy! We currently have 50 Recruits in this class.
(August 2021) RC21-14 checked in on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 for their 14 week Academy! We currently have 55 Recruits in this class.
(October 2021) RC21-13’s graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/13/21, at 2:00 p.m. It will be held at Maranatha Church (1/2 mile from our campus), 555 W. Imboden Drive, Decatur, IL 62521. Yes, we are having an in person graduation! The Church has not limited the number of attendees, but masks are mandated.
