Illinois announces change in standards for military transitioning to police

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* I briefly embedded with the Illinois National Guard’s 233rd Military Police Company in Iraq back in 2003. Those soldiers were professional and highly trained. This is a good move… Today, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) announced the approval of military reciprocity for service members transitioning into [...]

Illinois announces change in standards for military transitioning to police

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) announced Wednesday a change in standards for military members transitioning into law enforcement roles. The ILETSB approved military reciprocity, joining 18 other states that have done so already. The new policy means military members are now eligible for certification reciprocity instead of having to complete the full 640-hour Basic Law Enforcemen…

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