Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission

What Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission does

Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC), operating as Mobile Team Unit #14 (MTU #14), is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization that is also designated as a unit of local government. SILEC's core function is to deliver state-mandated and continuing education training to sworn law enforcement officers across seven counties in Southwestern Illinois (Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington). It operates under authority delegated by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and serves a network of 100+ member agencies, including sheriff's departments, municipal police departments, and university police departments.

SILEC's product portfolio is anchored on MTU #14 Mobile Team Unit Training Services and a catalog of 1-hour to 80-hour Law Enforcement Training Courses covering crisis intervention, defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, investigations, wellness, and leadership. The training is delivered through three channels: classroom instruction at partner police departments and public facilities, an Online Case Studies E-Learning platform accessible via member portal, and instructor development programs. The organization also operates ancillary offerings including the annual SILEC/SIPCA Awards Banquet, special speaking events, and a K9 Drug Detection Canine Compliance Program. Technology consists of a web-based registration system requiring departmental approval and a basic e-learning module for online case studies; no proprietary AI or advanced technology platform is described.

SILEC's revenue model is a hybrid of government appropriations, federal grants, member agency assessments, and limited course registration fees. Pricing is heavily subsidized for member agencies (e.g., SILEC pays the $395 supervisory role fee for MTU 14 members), with non-member or individual course fees ranging from $329 to $359. The go-to-market is sales-led and partner-driven, relying on direct agency relationships, chief/sheriff approval workflows, and integration with professional law enforcement associations including SIPCA and ILETSB. SILEC is governed by a Board of Directors representing the seven participating counties and led by President Richard Watson (St. Clair County Sheriff) and Director Scott Williams.

Name

Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission

Legal name

Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission

Website

https://silec.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and designated Mobile Training Unit #14 that delivers state-mandated and continuing education training to 100+ law enforcement agencies across seven counties in Southwestern Illinois, funded by government grants, member assessments, and course fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Training Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAMAE

Corrections, Detention & Probation Officer Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

SECONDARYBPAKAOAG

Security Supervisor/Management & Operations Training

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Training & Certification for Security Personnel

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Mobile team unit
• Public safety training
• Officer certification programs
• Criminal justice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Services Revenue: Provides law enforcement training programs to member agencies and partner departments. Funded through government sources and membership fees. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that is also a unit of local government, revenue comes from state funding, federal grants, and member agency assessments.
2. Course Certification Services: Facilitates course certifications with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB). Handles vendor procurement, facility scheduling, registration, and ILETSB certification processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SILEC operates as Mobile Team Unit #14 (MTU #14), delivering ILETSB-certified law enforcement training programs and criminal-justice related information services to 100+ member departments across seven counties in Southern Illinois. Its offerings span classroom-based in-service courses (1-hour to 80-hour formats) covering crisis intervention, defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, investigations, wellness, and leadership, supplemented by an online case-studies e-learning platform, ILETSB certification processing, vendor-vetted course administration, and member-agency support.

Product overview

Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC), operating as Mobile Team Unit #14, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization that serves as a unit of local government providing law enforcement training services. The organization offers a unified portfolio of training products centered on the MTU #14 Mobile Team Unit Training Services as the core offering, supplemented by Law Enforcement Training Courses covering diverse topics from crisis intervention to firearms instruction. Additional services include Online Case Studies (E-Learning) for self-paced learning, SILEC/SIPCA Awards Banquets for recognition, Special Speaking Events featuring expert presenters, and the K9 Drug Detection Canine Compliance Program. All training is coordinated through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) for certification and compliance with state mandates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides training to member departments across 7 counties with priority registration for member agencies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILETSB is the state agency that certifies law enforcement training in Illinois. SILEC operates as MTU #14, a designated Mobile Training Unit that delivers ILETSB-certified training programs and processes course certifications for the region.
• Illinois Police Training BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated state board that establishes training standards and requirements for Illinois law enforcement officers. SILEC provides mandated training that meets board requirements.
• IROCC (Illinois Rifle and Pistol Certified Club)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent organization that conducts rifle and pistol qualification courses. SILEC offers IROCC qualification courses and provides registration through IROCC for certain courses.
• Southern Illinois Police Chiefs Association (SIPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of police chiefs in Southern Illinois. SIPCA works with SILEC to appoint chiefs to the board, supports annual awards banquets, and coordinates regional law enforcement initiatives.
• Illinois State Police - District #11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState police district serving Southern Illinois. The District #11 Commander serves as an at-large member of the SILEC Board of Directors, providing representation from state law enforcement.
• Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college providing facilities and academic partnerships. SILEC maintains offices at SWIC and coordinates training programs at SWIC Public Safety facilities in both Belleville and Granite City locations.
• Illinois PTB Drug Detection Canine Compliance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-certified K9 training and certification program. SILEC provides information and access to canine compliance training through this state program.
• Illinois Holocaust MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides specialized personnel for the Brill Law Enforcement Action in Democracy (LEAD) course on civic engagement and democracy training for law enforcement.
• Bond County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Bond County Sheriff's Department, Greenville PD, and Pocahontas PD receiving training services and priority registration.
• Clinton County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Centralia PD, and multiple municipal police departments.
• Madison County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Madison County Sheriff's Department, Collinsville PD, Glen Carbon PD, Alton PD, Edwardsville PD, Highland PD, and many more municipal agencies.
• Monroe County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Waterloo PD, Columbia PD, and Valmeyer PD.
• Randolph County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Randolph County Sheriff's Department, Chester PD, Sparta PD, Red Bud PD, and other municipal agencies.
• St. Clair County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, Belleville PD, Cahokia Heights PD, East St. Louis PD, O'Fallon PD, Fairview Heights PD, and many more.
• Washington County AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFY'25 partnership agencies including Washington County Sheriff's Department, Nashville PD, Okawville PD, and Irvington PD.
• Paul Butler (Motivational Speaker)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternationally renowned speaker on motivational leadership, customer service, and attitude empowerment engaged for special speaking events targeting law enforcement leaders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC): FLETC delivers federal law enforcement training across multiple disciplines and serves officers from various agencies. It is comparable in offering standardized law enforcement training but operates at the federal level and does not directly compete in Illinois state/local mandated training.

Others

• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): PERF is a national research and training organization providing executive-level training, surveys, and policy guidance for police leaders. It overlaps with SILEC's supervisory and leadership development programs but is not a direct training delivery competitor.
• National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA): NTOA provides tactical training, instructor certification, and standards for law enforcement tactical operations. It is comparable to SILEC's tactical and firearms training offerings (Gracie Survival Tactics, IROCC) but operates as a national association rather than a regional training provider.
• International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST): IADLEST is a national association of state POST agencies and training directors that sets standards and accredits training programs. It is comparable to SILEC's parent ILETSB and the broader MTU ecosystem, but as an enabling/standards body rather than a training delivery competitor.
• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB): ILETSB is the Illinois state agency that certifies law enforcement training and oversees the MTU system including MTU #14. It is comparable as the regulator and standards-setter for the same training ecosystem SILEC operates in, but does not itself deliver training.

Direct peers

• PowerDMS: PowerDMS offers policy management and training software for police, sheriff, and other public safety agencies. It is comparable to SILEC in serving law enforcement training and accreditation needs, but as a commercial SaaS vendor rather than a state-designated MTU.
• Lexipol (PoliceOne Academy): Lexipol's PoliceOne Academy delivers online law enforcement training, including mandated in-service courses, to police agencies nationwide. It is a direct peer to SILEC in law enforcement training content and delivery, but operates as a scaled commercial SaaS platform rather than a regional nonprofit MTU.
• Vector Solutions (TargetSolutions): Vector Solutions provides online training and compliance management for public safety agencies including law enforcement, fire, and EMS. It competes with SILEC's e-learning platform in the same mandated-training category but serves a national customer base.
• Northwestern University Center for Public Safety: NU Center for Public Safety provides advanced law enforcement training and leadership programs. It competes with SILEC's supervisory and leadership course offerings (e.g., Police Supervisory Role), but as a private university-based program rather than a regional state-designated MTU.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois State Police: Illinois State Police operates its own training programs and academy for state troopers and supports regional training efforts. As the state's primary law enforcement agency with in-house training capability, it is a broader incumbent that overlaps SILEC's content area but does not specialize in regional MTU delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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