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Revealing the ILEETA Logo at the 2026 Conference & Expo At the 2026 ILEETA Conference & Expo in St. Louis, we had the opportunity to introduce something new during Opening Ceremonies, a logo that reflects not only who we are today, but who we have always been. A fresh new look grounded in tradition For many in the room, the ILEETA name and symbol are instantly recognizable. For years, the legacy logo has represented a global community of trainers committed to improving law enforcement training. That identity remains unchanged. The new logo was never intended to replace that legacy, but to build upon it. At the top or along side the new design, you will still see the familiar elements that have defined ILEETA for decades. The star remains. The structure of the lettering remains. Even with a modern update, including the A crossing over the T, the logo intentionally carries forward the visual identity that so many of our members recognize and respect. It is a bridge between past and present, honoring the work that built this organization while positioning it for continued growth. Surrounding the logo is a circle, representing something that has become increasingly clear over the years, ILEETA is a global community. What started as a conference has evolved into a worldwide network of trainers connected by a shared mission. That circle reflects the reach of our members across countries, disciplines, and agencies, and reinforces a simple truth, no trainer stands alone. At the center of the design is a platform supported by three pillars. The platform symbolizes the mission of of ILEETA: Inspire Excellence in Law Enforcement Training. These pillars represent the core values that guide ILEETA in everything we do, Connection, Evolution, and Legacy. Connection is the foundation of this organization. It is the relationships built in classrooms, hallways, and conversations between sessions. It is the network of trainers who support one another, challenge one another, and grow together. ILEETA has often been described as a community that just happens to host a conference, and that idea is captured clearly in this pillar. Evolution reflects our commitment to progress. Law enforcement training does not stand still, and neither can we. At ILEETA, evolution is not about chasing trends, it is about intentional, thoughtful improvement. It is about integrating research, experience, and innovation in a way that strengthens the profession without losing sight of what matters most. Legacy is what ties it all together. The work of a trainer is rarely measured in immediate outcomes. It is seen over time, in the decisions officers make, in the lives they protect, and in the standards they carry forward. The legacy of ILEETA lives in the people it develops and the impact those individuals have long after the training ends. The new logo represents all of this. It is a symbol of continuity, growth, and purpose. It reflects a global community grounded in shared values and committed to inspiring excellence in law enforcement training. As we move […]

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Executive Summary Law enforcement training has long focused on external skills, marksmanship, tactics, and decision-making under pressure. What often gets overlooked is the officer’s internal operating system: the nervous system itself. Under stress, physiological responses like elevated heart rate, shallow breathing, and tunnel vision can scramble perception and impair judgment. Misreading those internal cues can be just as dangerous as misreading the scene in front of us. In Tactical Nervous System Training: Biofeedback for the Badge, Patrick Scott Welsh and Melis Yilmaz Balban make a compelling case for integrating biofeedback into police training. Their research highlights how stress physiology impacts decision-making and shows that biofeedback offers officers a way to recognize, regulate, and recalibrate their internal state. In practice, biofeedback helps officers build awareness of their unique “stress fingerprint,” improve self-regulation, and enhance performance in critical moments. The implications are clear: this is more than a wellness tool. It is a readiness tool. Agencies that adopt nervous system training can improve decision-making, reduce use-of-force errors, and foster a healthier culture that prioritizes officer resilience. Just as we normalize firearms qualification, we should normalize nervous system training. Our most important piece of tactical gear isn’t on our duty belt—it’s inside us. Read the full article on the ILEETA website (Membership Required) to explore how biofeedback can sharpen decision-making and reshape the future of law enforcement training. Patrick Scott Welsh Bio Melis Yilmaz Balban Bio      

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Abstract Global transfer of knowledge in the law enforcement profession is greater today than ever before. Police instructors are at the forefront of this transfer. Opportunities for police instructors to train foreign police students offer both rewards and challenges. The ILEETA article, Expanding Police Instructor’s Horizons through International Police Training provides a wealth of information for  those considering or engaged in foreign police training. This article helps you gain insights into cultural awareness; it’s not just about the country. The value of learning-centered teaching to actively engage the student greatly enhances instructional quality and retention. Adapting classroom management to international police students requires clarity and creativity. Teaching through  interpreters requires a team approach that improves with experience. This article gives several tips for the instructor to experience the tremendous rewards of sharing law enforcement subjects  with the world. Putting foreign police students first in their learning experience enriches the instructor’s own experience with every class. International police instructor presents different challenges and enormous rewards that last a lifetime.   Click here to access the full paper. ILEETA Membership is required.  Joseph Trindal With a passion to continue making a difference, Mr. Joseph Trindal is a senior law enforcement development coordinator supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP).  He also serves on the executive committee of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Training and Standards (IADLEST).  His distinguished law enforcement career includes two decades with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) achieving the position of Chief Deputy before accepting an invitation to become a founding leader in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the Director for the Federal Protective Service (FPS), National Capital Region (NCR).  His career progression included the USMS Training Academy where he served as the senior firearms instructor.  He remained an Academy adjunct instructor for several years.  At FPS, Mr. Trindal managed and expanded the only Regional Training Academy as well as serving as a senior advisor to the FPS National Academy.  In over 30 years of law enforcement service, he received two DOJ special achievement awards, one for saving an FPS officer’s life, 18 DOJ superior and sustained performance awards, a District of the Year Award, and several DHS team awards and interagency commendations.  He also served as president of the Protective Services Training Academy and as a director at the Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy.  Mr. Trindal served on the instructor faculty at George Washington University, guest lecturer at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia as well as president emeritus at the FBI InfraGard NCR Members Alliance.  He holds several instructor certifications including as an IADLEST nationally and internationally certified instructor.  He has published over 30 articles in professional publications, most prominently in the Domestic Preparedness Journal.  He is a founding member of the Preparedness Leadership Council.  A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Trindal holds degrees, with academic honors, in police science and criminal justice and was a founding executive member of the North Carolina […]

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The Science of Feedback By Staci Yutzie Feedback is an essential component in police training. It is one of the most powerful tools a trainer can use to increase learning and improve performance in a trainee. However, feedback does not always lead to a positive outcome, and when misused, it can degrade the performance of the trainee. Unfortunately, giving good feedback is a skill that is often overlooked when training our trainers. Research tells us that only one-third of feedback is helpful, one-third has no effect, and one-third results in adverse effects. This might seem shocking, considering the amount of feedback trainers provide daily. The question is: how can trainers ensure that their feedback is part of the one-third that is helpful? Improving trainees’ performance through practice requires feedback. The type of feedback and how it is delivered matters. The purpose of feedback is to guide the trainee’s future behavior, but often, feedback falls into one of the following ineffective traps. The first is that the feedback is too vague, “You did that wrong,” “That was good,” or worse, “Did you even learn anything?” Effective feedback is specific. It focuses on the particular aspects of the performance that need improvement rather than a generic evaluation of the performance. Effective feedback avoids abstract praise or discouragement. Additionally, feedback focused on the task contributes to improved performance, but feedback directed at the person contributes to adverse effects. The second is that the feedback is too much, i.e., “Ten things you did wrong” rather than prioritized. Too much feedback is not helpful; it overwhelms the trainee. It fails to communicate which aspects of their performance deviate most from the goal and where they should focus their future efforts. Effective feedback requires thinking carefully about what information will be most helpful to trainees at a particular time and limiting areas of focus to three to five items. A quick distinction: feedback and instruction are not the same thing. Effective trainers need to be able to diagnose what individual trainees need in a particular setting and direct their feedback at appropriate levels for individual trainees. Trainees who do not know enough about a topic need instruction, not feedback. A third trap is that trainers jump too soon to intervene or correct trainee behaviors. This could be the stereotypical yelling “Wrong!” as a trainee reaches for the door handle. While this restraint may feel counterintuitive, intervening too soon takes away the opportunity for trainees to learn to recognize and repair their own errors, a critical skill in the field. This also requires a diagnosis from trainers regarding the best time to intervene. Immediate error correction during the learning stage can be helpful, but immediate error correction during the fluency-building stage can prevent the learner from developing automaticity (the ability to complete the task without having to think through each component). Effective timing of feedback delivery should allow the trainee the opportunity to recognize and correct their own mistakes, allowing them to become independent and self-regulated learners. […]

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Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

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The Call for Proposals for #ILEETA2025 is open! Click here when you are ready to submit your proposal Are you considering submitting a course proposal for the 2025 ILEETA Conference? Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you craft a compelling and successful proposal based on a class developed by Harvey Hedden. ILEETA encourages everyone to submit course proposals, focusing on what you do particularly well and exploring innovative subject areas. The ILEETA Conference and Expo is the largest gathering of international law enforcement trainers in the world and draws hundreds of law enforcement training stakeholders from numerous countries each year. To present at the ILEETA Conference is an opportunity to offer the profession your perspective in your area of expertise.  About 120 courses are offered during the week-long conference in 11 subject areas. This is the perfect opportunity to share some insight and gather feedback from some of the world’s top trainers. Key Points to Consider: If you are going to submit a proposal, consider these key points. Only Instructor-Oriented Proposals Will Be Selected:  Ensure the subject is instructor-oriented. The ILEETA Conference & Expo is an instructors’ conference, so your proposal should clearly articulate how instructors will benefit from attending your course. Think about what attendees will take back to their agencies; the best courses provide participants with actionable information or tools they can implement at their agency. No infomercials; presenting at the ILEETA Conference is not an opportunity to sell a product or promote a specific course. Instructors affiliated with private sector training companies are still encouraged to submit proposals. To make your ILEETA course more beneficial, highlight one or two key outcomes from your best-selling course or share valuable information typically reserved for paid attendees. Offering genuine value will quickly enhance your reputation and fill your second class, while promoting products or services will likely deter participants and leave your second session empty. Subject Areas / Tracks: To keep things organized we currently have 11 topic areas you will be asked to align your proposal with. This helps attendees select courses and helps organizers deconflict schedules and ensure classes do not interfere with each other. Active Shooter – The Active Shooter Subject area at the ILEETA Conference focuses on equipping law enforcement officers with the latest knowledge and skills to effectively respond to active shooter and hostile events. This subject area includes courses that cover a range of essential topics, such as identifying lessons learned from past incidents, understanding current best practices in Active Threat Response. Additionally, courses taught in this subject area offer insights into prioritizing and assessing critical shooting skills, implementing cost-effective live-fire scenario training, and enhancing officer wellness and community partnerships. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, this subject area aims to improve the preparedness and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in handling active threat situations. Armorer – The Armorer subject area at the ILEETA Conference provides comprehensive training for law enforcement and military personnel on the maintenance, repair, and operational procedures […]

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Scenario Based Insights from Duane Wolfe This insight from ILEETA Member, Duane Wolfe delves into the essence of reality-based training (RBT) for law enforcement, highlighting the critical need for instructors to adapt their methods to the dynamic nature of real-world scenarios. Emphasizing the diversity in officer responses and the pitfalls of rigid training approaches, Wolfe advocates for a shift towards fostering sound judgment and tactical flexibility. He draws on his personal experiences, industry from other members, and comments of social media users to underscore the importance of continuous learning and humility in refining how we conduct scenario based training. This is a poignant reminder for trainers to prioritize realism, adaptability, and ongoing self-improvement in preparing officers for the challenges they may encounter. Click here to download:  Scenario Based Insights – Duane Wolfe      

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In this episode of #ILEETALive, Brian Hill, Joe Willis, and Alexandra Nelson interviewed ILEETA Member, Jim Glennon.

Join Duane Wolfe, Jason Der and Brian Hill for our first #ILEETALive of 2024. Von Kliem will be our special guest.

Join Todd Fletcher, Joe Willis and Brian Hill for our last #ILEETALive of 2024.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

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MILO Range Training Systems will sponsor the 2023 ILEETA Cup. The event is open to ILEETA members ONLY and will take place on Tuesday, March 21st in the Expo Hall.

MILO Range has set the international standard for interactive use of force, tactical judgment training, and firearms training systems. MILO Range is the world leading simulation provider for government, military, law enforcement, and police agencies worldwide. Our customizable simulations deliver safe and realistic training options that allow you to effectively train your team. We are continuously working to improve the capabilities of our systems, so you can be sure you are investing in a state-of-the-art solution that will perfectly fit your needs for years to come.

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