John Bennett is a retired 28-year veteran police officer, retiring as a patrol lieutenant with the Charleston Police Department in 2018. John has been a law enforcement trainer for more than 30 years and has delivered training courses across Illinois and throughout the United States. He currently works as a trainer with the National Center for Bio-medical Training and Research/ Academy of Counter-terrorist Education (NCBRT/ACE), a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training located at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
September 18, 2026:
0830-1630
Today, more than ever, responders must recognize the link between professionalism and personal and public safety. Effective de-escalation is a critical skill required of every responding officer that allows them…
Mandates: Cultural Competency, De-escalation Techniques
November 16, 2026 - November 20, 2026:
0830-1630
This instructor development course is designed to assist in the development of law enforcement officers who can return to their organizations as instructors and subject-matter experts. Attendees will increase their…
Mandates: Procedural Justice
September 17, 2026:
0830-1630
Report writing is often considered an afterthought or a necessary evil of the job that many find mundane and unimportant. Still others, while recognizing the need for written reports, fail…
Mandates: Lead Homicide Investigator, Procedural Justice
