The 10-1 Officer Toolbox

300+ lessons with audio. Built on Illinois law, by retired CPD Command Staff and detectives.

From patrol to the witness stand, real-world answers explained the way a trusted partner would. Study at your own pace, for your whole career.
Written for Illinois officers. Officers from any department are welcome.

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Built by Experience. Grounded in Integrity.
Developed by Chicago Police officers, for Chicago Police officers.

10-1 Academy was created to bring clarity, discipline, and integrity to promotion preparation. Hear from Anthony Riccio, Retired First Deputy Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, on why this approach matters.
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Your Partner on the Job. There When You Need It.
40 sections. 300+ lessons with audio. Look it up any time, for your whole career.

#1 On the Street

Traffic stops, searches and seizures, use of force, domestic calls, narcotics, gangs, juveniles, and crisis incidents.

#2 On Paper and in Court

Report writing, evidence handling, criminal law and procedure, and courtroom testimony that holds up.

#3 Protecting Your Career

Officer safety and wellness, complaints and discipline, civil lawsuits, benefits, and the decisions that protect your star.

Why Officers Trust 10-1 Academy

10-1 Academy was built by retired Chicago police officers, detectives, and Command Staff who did the job, and did it right. Every lesson gives you clear, practical answers you can use on the street, in your reports, and in court. Our goal is simple: be the trusted partner you can turn to at every stage of your career.

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Real-world, scenario-based lessons

Built by retired CPD officers and Command Staff

Study on any device, at your own pace

Updated when major laws change

Listen on the go: audio on 300+ lessons

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