Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
ILETSB
Summary
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) is an 18-member body established under the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705). Six members serve ex officio (including the Attorney General, ISP Director, Director of Corrections, and Chicago Police Superintendent), and 12 members are appointed by the Governor for 3-year terms — all drawn from LE-affiliated roles (mayors, sheriffs, police chiefs, LE association members). The SAFE-T Act (P.A. 101-0652, effective 2022) granted ILETSB binding decertification authority over all Illinois-certified officers for automatic grounds (felony conviction) and discretionary grounds (excessive force, perjury, evidence tampering). The Board has statutory subpoena power and may compel production of employment records (§6.5). Annual reports on complaints, investigations, and decertifications are submitted to the Governor.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Illinois Police Training Act
- Citation
- 50 ILCS 705
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All full-time and part-time law enforcement officers and sheriffs certified in Illinois