On October 1 of each year, the Board shall send notice to all certified law enforcement officers of the upcoming deadline to submit the compliance verification form. 50 ILCS 705/8.4(b)
Under the SAFE-T Act, all active officers must complete a certification verification every three years. This requires each officer to attest that they have met all of the applicable training mandates, any reported prior terminations, and remain free from reportable misconduct within the verification period.
For officers whose last names begin with the letters A through G, this period started on January 30, 2023 and will conclude on January 29, 2026. Beginning on January 30, 2026, these officers must complete and deliver their verification forms to the Board before the close of March 31, 2026. The reporting periods of all officers is as follows:
Officers will be sent notices and must submit their documentation through the newly created “Officer Portal”. This requires the creation of an account and the use of a personal email address.
As of today, notices have been sent to officers and their respective agencies advising them of these requirements and the upcoming deadlines.
Should you have any questions on this, please contact: ptb.certification@illinois.gov