ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Rather than placing civilian public safety professionals into training designed primarily for sworn personnel or supervisors, the Illinois Public Safety Leadership Institute – Civilian Team Development was intentionally built around a different principle:
Civilian team members are not a secondary audience...
They are essential contributors to the success of every public safety organization.
CIVILIAN TEAM DEVELOPMENT SERIES
April 5th - 6th, 2027
Coming Soon
911 Communications
Courts & Probation
Community Service
Information Technology
Records Management
Social Services
Whether you work as a team member in one of the disciplines above or serve in another essential public safety function, IPSLI is designed for civilian public safety professionals like you.
Built for Civilian Public Safety Team Members
About the Civilian Team Development Series
The Illinois Public Safety Leadership Institute - Civilian Team Development Series is a premier, two-day development program dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of civilian professionals across the public safety sector. Designed specifically for non-sworn public safety teams including communications, community service, court services, IT, records, and other civilian employees, IPSLI is supported by a growing network of respected statewide organizations and delivers immersive, real-world training designed to elevate interpersonal effectiveness, enhance service delivery, and build resilient, high-performing teams.
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Unlike traditional training seminars, the Illinois Public Safety Leadership Institute – Civilian Team Development is intentionally structured as an immersive two-day learning experience focused on strengthening self-awareness, communication, and team effectiveness.
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The program is built around two core areas: understanding your personal style and the impact you have on others, using Everything DiSC® as a foundation for greater self-awareness, and understanding your communication style and how to work more effectively with others. Together, these sessions help participants better understand themselves, recognize the needs and styles of their coworkers, communicate more intentionally, and contribute to stronger, more collaborative teams.
This immersive approach gives line-level civilian professionals practical tools they can immediately apply within their agencies to strengthen relationships, improve communication, navigate differences, and positively influence the teams and organizations they serve.
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What further sets IPSLI apart is access to a statewide network of peers facing many of the same operational realities, challenges, and opportunities. Through this approach, IPSLI develops confident, capable team members equipped to drive meaningful impact within their agencies and the communities they serve. The program is built specifically for civilian professionals who work in critical public safety functions.
Two-Day Immersive Training SessionÂ
Unlike other public safety training, IPSLI Civilian Teams is specifically focused on non-sworn professionals serving in public safety.
Early tuition received before deadline - $395 per two day session; To pay by credit card there is a $15 processing fee for each registration
Institute registration includes classes, materials, breakfast, lunch and parking.
What You Need to Know about
IPSLI Civilian Team Development
The IPSLIÂ Civilian Teams course includes two one-day sessions, focusing on Discovering Your Style and Communicating Across Styles
*$445 Late Registration for payment received after deadline.Â
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   (21 business days prior to the start of IPSLI)
Special room block pricing available for participants requiring lodging using link above.
Early tuition received before deadline - $995 per session ; To pay by credit card there is a $40 processing fee for each registration
Stronger People. Stronger Teams. Stronger Service.
Advancing Team Development for Civilian Public Safety Professionals
