Training Mission

To support cross-disciplinary homeland security training with an emphasis on law enforcement and public safety at the local, state, and federal level.  This will be accomplished by providing a versatile facility which can be used to conduct a variety of training programs:

• Realistic tactical training in residential, mobile home, office, and institutional settings, as well as formal classroom instruction.
• State of Illinois approved and sponsored tactical and other training such as, but not limited to:  Basic SWAT, Active Shooter, and UI Police Training Institute Basic Law Enforcement courses.
• Computer training for State intelligence and data dissemination systems.
• Incident command integrated with field operations training and exercises for entire communities in conjunction with the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

Research Mission

To work with industry and government in testing new products, procedures, and processes with an emphasis on public safety and law enforcement.  ILEAS is dedicated to developing and maintaining realistic testing environments, utilizing working law enforcement officers in this process.

Operational Mission

To provide operational support to public safety, homeland security, and public health agencies in Illinois and throughout the Midwest.