Fidelity Investigative Training Academy
Training Schedule for 2006
Academy
Statement of Purpose
To provide
professional, sound investigative training to individuals at all levels of
their investigative careers. To sponsor and host both private and public sector
investigative and protective trainings, seminars, and instructional programs,
in order to produce professional, ethical and detailed investigators and
officers for the sectors requiring their services. Many individuals wish to get
a sound start in an investigative or protective career, but don't know where to
go to get sound knowledge. Many "security academies" teach
handcuffing, how to wear the uniform, or basic physical techniques to use to
physically disarm an offender. Many graduates of these programs lack the
sufficient amount of time needed to train themselves to make such training
smooth and automatic. Although we do provide some basic instruction on
restraining techniques, we focus on providing the student with the proper
knowledge to make the right decisions, which often result in that
investigator or officer avoiding the need to restrain someone. A thinking
investigator or officer evaluates the circumstances in order to make the right
decision before leaping into action.
Courses Offered
Standard courses
offered by the academy include the state-mandated Twenty-hour Basic Security
Officer Course, the state-mandated Twenty-hour Private Detective Employee
Course, and the Twenty-hour Firearms Course. Other courses and programs
periodically offered are: Firearms Requalification,
ASP Telescopic Baton Course, OC Pepperspray Course,
Tactical Firearms, and Specialized Investigative Courses in Retail Loss
Prevention, Personal Protection, Service of Process and Bail Enforcement. Not
content to stop there, the Academy also hosts seminars for individuals
interested in becoming Private Detectives, and in owning their own
Investigative Business.
Dates & Registration For Courses
Dates for upcoming
courses can be viewed below, on this page. Registration can be made Online by
emailing us regarding the course you want, or via
2006
Course Offerings
Course listings
are updated throughout the academic year. Course location provided to
registered attendees only upon complete fee payment. Walk ins are not allowed
as class size is limited and course materials are produced based upon
registered attendees. Seats will not be held until payment is complete.
Please
note the “Times To Be Offered This Year” tab, which indicate the
total number of times each class is scheduled to be held. Take the first
available class session you can attend – do not wait, and register early
as seats fill up quickly.
State of Illinois
These course are
required by the State of Illinois for individuals working as Security Officers
or Private Detective Employees, as determined by the Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). These courses provide the
certified training needed to work in both unarmed and armed capacities, as well
as certification to maintain that certification.
Twenty-Hour Basic Security Officer Course
This course is
designed to provide the basic training for unarmed security officers require by
Course Offered: 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/19 Times To Be Offered This
Year: 24
Twenty-Hour Private Detective Employee Course
This course is
specifically designed to provide basic orientation and training for new private
detective employees. This course is specifically designed to provide
basic training for individuals beginning a career as private detective
employees, working for a private detective agency of the State of
Course Offered: June 12 - 14, August 7 - 9 Times To Be Offered This
Year: 2
Twenty-Hour Firearms Course
This course is
required for all contract Security Officers, Private Detective Employees, and
contract Alarm Runners who wish to be qualified in the State of
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 10
Firearms Requalification Program
This program is
specifically for security officers, alarm runners and private detective
employees who are authorized by their employers to work in an armed capacity,
and require requalification by "live-fire"
examination at the range. 1/2 Day. Requalification: $
50.00 (Does not include Range Fees, Ammo or Firearms Rental)
Course Offered: As Requested By Appointment
Law Enforcement
Specialized Equipment Courses
These courses are
designed to provided certified training in the equipment carried by most Security
Officers. The instructors in these courses are certified, and have met the
standards set by the certifying bodies. The instructors also are certified
through various organizations which certify police instructors, so the training
provided meets that offered to many police agencies throughout the state.
ASP Telescopic Baton Training Course
This course is
specifically designed to provide instruction in the proper, legal use of the
ASP Baton. This course is taught by certified ASP Instructors, and successful
completion of this course will result in the conferring of a "Certificate
of Course Completion". 1 Day. Course Tuition: $ 100.00 (Includes Course
Materials, Does Not Include Student's ASP Baton)
Course Offered: 4/18, 5/17, 6/27, 8/15, 9/5, 10/3 Times To Be Offered This
Year: 6
OC Pepperspray Course
This course is
designed to provide the individual with basic instruction in the proper use and
legal parameters of OC Pepperspray. Instructors will
provide the foundational knowledge of the principal of non-lethal tools, the
use of OC Pepperspray, tactical considerations, and
when not to use OC Spray. Improper discharge of OC Peppersray
can be dangerous and also a criminal offense in certain situations. 2 Days.
Course Tuition: $ 100.00 (Includes Course Materials & OC Pepperspray)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 6
Certified Handcuffing Course
This course is
designed to provide the individual with basic instruction in the proper use and
legal parameters of Handcuffing. Instructors will provide the practical understanding
of the laws and liability of handcuffs, the use of handcuffs, tactical
considerations, and policy considerations with public and private departments.
Everyone who uses handcuffs in any capacity should have taken a certified
handcuff course of instruction to prevent needless lawsuits arising from
improper use. 2 Days. Course Tuition: $ 100.00 (Includes Course Materials)
Course Offered: 4/19-20, 5/18-19, 6/28-29, 8/16-17, 9/5-6, 10/4-5 Times To Be Offered This
Year: 6
Advanced Tactical Firearms Course
This course of instruction
is specifically for police officers, as well as security officers, alarm
runners and private detective employees who deal with a higher-than-usual
threat level on a regular basis. Concepts dedicated to weapons retention, point
shooting, cover & concealment, and tactical improvisation will be covered.
3 Days. Course Tuition: $ 150.00 (Does Not Include Range Fees, Firearm Rental,
or Ammo.)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 2
Advanced Security
& Investigative Courses
These courses are
designed to enhance skills. Individuals who are working in the field of Private
Security, who are looking to engage in more challenging work, perhaps move into
conducting investigative work in a licensed Detective agency, can find solid instruction
in these courses, designed to prepare them as entry-level specialists in these
respective fields. Instructors in theses courses have real-life experience and
teach from knowledge. In addition, the instructors also provide information
about trade organizations that can enhance the student’s knowledge
further, once the course is completed. Many of these courses are not offered
anywhere else in the State of
The Basic Retail Loss Prevention Course
For individuals who
have the necessary skills, professional demeanor and the requisite patience,
the retail investigative community awaits! This course is designed to teach the
student basic fundamental knowledge of surveillance, apprehension, prosecution
and civil restitution. This program is taught by expert loss prevention
personnel, who have experienced years in retail loss prevention. 3 Days (24
hrs). Course Tuition: $ 200.00 (Includes Course Materials)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 2
Service of Process Course
This course is a
"Must Take" for anyone who plans to serve process. Successful
completion of this course requires passing a written examination. 2 Days.
Course Tuition: $ 175.00 (Includes Course Materials)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 2
Basic Bail Enforcement Course
The Basic Bail
Enforcement Course is designed to provide a sound foundation of knowledge in
the theory and practical considerations of the commercial bail industry.
Instructors will provide instruction on commercial bail process and surrender
as is commonly done in the states which currently have a commercial bail bond
system. Instructors are experienced in the area of surety bail investigations,
and provide real-life wisdom, coupled with the written applications of the law.
This is the only course of it's kind in the State of
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 1
Advanced Fugitive Investigations Course
This course of study
is the Advanced Course, geared towards Fugitive Investigations in exempt
non-commercial bail bond states. This course of study is paperwork intensive
and requires a solid knowledge of bail bond operations in commercial bail bond
states, in order to be successful. Successful completion of this course
requires the passing of a formal written examination. [Completion of the
Twenty-hour Private Detective Employee Course, the Twenty-hour Firearms Course,
the Basic Bail Enforcement Course, and the Advanced Fugitive Investigations
Course, will result in the conferring of the professional designation,
"Certified Recovery Agent".] 3 Days (24 hrs). (The Basic Bail
Enforcement Course as a prerequisite is strongly recommended.) Course Tuition:
$ 300.00 (Includes Course Materials)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 1
Introductory Courses
Not sure you want to
do it? Have doubts based on TV detectives? If you want to get a taste of what actual
Private Detectives actually do, then this is the course for you. Rather than
quit your current job, and jump in with both feet, find out what the work is
like and what is actually required, before you start sending out resumes to
detective agencies. Are the jobs out there? You bet! Are you the person to do
the job? Come and see!
"How To Become A Licensed Private Detective" Seminar
From Sam Spade, to
Magnum P.I., from Remington Steele to the present day, many people have
wondered what it would be like, and have taken the plunge. Wouldn't you like to
as well? Find out what it takes to become a private eye, what steps you must go
through, and how you can add some spice and excitement to your life. If you've
ever wanted to change your career path, and you like to face new challenges
every day, maybe being a P.I. is for you! Come and find out! 1 Day (8 hrs).
Seminar Cost: $ 125.00 (Includes Course Materials)
Course Offered: TBA Times To Be Offered This
Year: 3
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