Section 1770.211  Special Part-Time Practical Waiver

a)         In accordance with Section 8.2(b) of the Illinois Police Training Act, agencies employing part-time officers appointed after July 1, 2022 may seek a special certification and training waiver to allow these officers to begin gaining practical experience and participating in on the job trainings.

b)         To be eligible for this waiver, the officer must:

1)         Complete 6 months of basic academy training;

2)         Complete the Mandatory Firearm Training Course; and

3)         Complete and pass Unit 7 of the part-time academy.

c)         Any agency may request this special waiver, in writing, to the attention of the Director, explaining the nature of the request, the need for such accommodation to be granted, and any safeguards in place to ensure that authorities are not extended or abused prior to certification.

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 9410, effective June 23, 2023)