Exciting news from the Institute for Law Enforcement Education (ILEE)! We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, recognizing the value of prior learning for law enforcement professionals. Individuals who have completed ILEE courses can now earn up to 16 credits towards their university degree.
The credit system is structured into five distinct course groupings, with each contributing to the total credit count. By successfully completing all five groups of ILEE courses, students can attain the full 16 college credits. This innovative approach simplifies the academic journey for officers, providing a cost-effective pathway to higher education. The credit table with course groupings can be found below.
ILEE's initiative enables officers to access our range of FREE classes while making significant progress towards a degree. This unique opportunity not only fosters professional development but also reduces the financial burden associated with tuition fees and textbooks, benefiting our dedicated law enforcement community.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania boasts three picturesque campuses in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield, with a total enrollment exceeding 11,000 students.
| CU Course Number | CU Course Title | ILEE Course Number | ILEE Course Name | Credits | Hours |
| CRJU430 | Collision Investigation 1 and 2 | CL-302, 303, & 305 | On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation | 6 | 240 |
| Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation | |||||
| Traffic Collision Reconstruction | |||||
| CRJU430 | Drug and Alcohol Enforcement and Interrogation | AL-202, 245, 251, 258, 211, 246, 252, 259, 238, 253, 254, 260, 230, 234, 263, CR-508, 509, 557, & PA-626 | Alcohol Breath Analysis Instrument Operator Certification | 3 | 130 |
| Alcohol Breath Analysis Instrument Operator Changeover | |||||
| Alcohol Breath Test Instrument Maintenance Course | |||||
| Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner | |||||
| Sobriety Checkpoints | |||||
| DUI Case Law | |||||
| Traffic Patrol/Drug Interdiction | |||||
| Drug Field Test Certification - NIK System | |||||
| Interview and Interrogation | |||||
| Distracted Driving Enforcement | |||||
| CRJU430 | Crash Investigations, Vehicle Inspection, and Vehicle Stops | CL-301, 307, 308, 309, 310, 318, PA-602, 605, 606 | Fundamentals of Traffic Collision Investigation | 3 | 120 |
| Motorcycle Collision Investigation | |||||
| Pedestrian Collision Investigation | |||||
| Lamp Examination Workshop | |||||
| Tire Forensics Workshop | |||||
| Nighttime Visibililty Issues | |||||
| Enforcement of PA Vehicle Inspection Regulations | |||||
| Search and Seizure | |||||
| High Risk Vehicle Stops | |||||
| CRJU430 | Crash Mapping, Technology and Commercial Vehicles | CL-311, 320, 321, CV-406 | Computer Aiding Diagramming - Crash Zone | 3 | 144 |
| Laser Measuring Device for Collision Scenes | |||||
| Total Station Measuring Device for Collision Scenes | |||||
| Investigation of Commercial Vehicle Crashes | |||||
| CRJU430 | Ethics, De-escalation, Communication, and Documentation | PA-624, 627, 625, 628, 629 | Report Writing and Case Preparation for the Law Enforcement Professional | 1 | 37.5 |
| Ethics and Integrity | |||||
| Tactical Communications: Realistice De-Escalation | |||||
| Traffic Stops: A Spectrum of Communication Barriers | |||||
| Scenario-Based Realistic De-Escalation | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
PA-628 Traffic Stops: A Spectrum of Commmunication Barriers
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges these individuals may face in high-stress encounters with law enforcement. Officers will learn effective communication strategies to promote safety, trust, and understanding for all parties involved.
Key topics covered:
- Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on communication
-Understanding the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in law enforcement encounters
-Recognizing and accommodating medical conditions that affect communication
-Strategies for engaging effectively with individuals experiencing PTSD and traumatic brain injuries
-Techniques to enhance empathy, active listening, and de-escalation skills
-Best practices for fostering trust and safety within diverse communities
This course is ideal for officers committed to improving their interaction skills with individuals facing communication barriers. By the end of this training, participants will gain practical tools and knowledge to handle these complex situations with greater sensitivity, inclusivity, and professionalism.
PA-626 Distracted Driving Enforcement
This four-hour course will cover how to recognize distracted drivers. Pennsylvania laws used to enforce these violations along with applicable case law will be covered during class. Methods to investigate distracted driving crashes will be presented.
PA-627 Ethics and Integrity
Police ethics encompass professional standards as well as moral values. We often hear about terms such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, and courage. When considering that the law enforcement code of ethics was written in the 1950s and requires adherence by those who uphold the law, we must realize that officers often face ethical and moral dilemmas that must be addressed via split-second decisions. In a controlled environment, these decisions may appear simple, yet in a high-stress, dynamic environment, the decisions that officers make can have far-reaching effects not only on their own careers, but on the health and safety of police and citizens alike.
This course will define ethics and integrity, address how to create a culture of these principles in police organizations, provide an understanding of officer discretion, examine how officers rationalize unethical behavior, and address pretextual traffic stops and how to perform them ethically.
This course is designed to cover each of the above topics while also providing several examples of how bad police / public interactions can lead to public mistrust. The goal of this course is to foster a positive attitude toward ethical behavior, as well as providing an understanding of how this mindset benefits both society and officers. Designed for both command staff to foster an internal assessment of organizational priorities as well as street officers who would benefit from a reminder of the reasons they sought this rewarding profession as a career, the course will enable officers to make sound, ethical decisions while enforcing the laws of their jurisdiction and the commonwealth.