Title
Tri-River Training Membership Dues - For In-Service Training (ASSIST) For Continuous In-service Training for Current Law Enforcement Officers
History
The Tri-River Police Training Region also referred to as Mobile Team Unit 16 (MTU16), is a member of the Illinois Statewide System for In-Service Training (ASSIST) for continuous in-service training for current law enforcement officers.
The Police Department currently uses the Tri-River Police Training Unit to provide on-going in-service training for its full-time police officers. The police department recognizes the importance of having officers trained and updated on the latest techniques and strategies in law enforcement in order to provide safe and effective police service to the community.
Tri-River training is one training avenue used to accomplish this goal for 101 Full-time Police Officers and 8 Part-time Police Officers.
On May 5, 2017, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Safety Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The police department will expend $3,655.00 from the FY 2017 and an additional $3,655.00 from the FY 2018 Police Training and Education Budget, Account #010-7002-429100, for the purchase of one hundred and nine (109) memberships in the Tri-River Police Training Unit.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of one hundred and nine (109) Memberships in the Tri-River Police Training Unit of Plainfield, IL at a cost not to exceed $7,310.00.