Northwest Police Academy
Training Today’s Public Safety Leaders
Seminars
Welcome to the Northwest Police Academy
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas focused on law enforcement executives in Northern Illinois.
The Northwest Police Academy (NWPA) was founded in the 1960’s to provide basic training for law enforcement officers in the Northwest suburbs. However today, the NWPA provides monthly training seminars to police executives from more than 75 law enforcement agencies in the area. These seminars are focused on contemporary issues in policing and also count towards the mandated training hours required by ILETSB for police chiefs and deputy chiefs. Some topics include; critical incident, use of force, employee discipline, and labor relations. The NWPA is dedicated to providing the best training and education possible for its members.
2025 Seminars Starting August 6
Our 2025 seminars dates have been set and content is being developed.
Our venue has changed to:
Concorde Banquets
20922 N Rand Rd
Kildeer, 60047
Is your agency an active NWPA member, check out our membership list here: Membership
NWPA 2025 W9
Click the image below to download the 2025 W9 with our new address
Seminar Handouts: Jim McNamee & Dan Ryan
Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA)
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Illinois Police and Fire Pensions
Social Security and Illinois Police Pensions
Job Transfers and Pension Benefits
Our Mission
The Northwest Police Academy (NWPA) was founded in the 1960’s to provide basic training for law enforcement officers in the Northwest suburbs.
The NWPA is dedicated to providing the best training and education possible for its members.
Our membership consists of police executives from across northern Illinois.
World Class Facilities
The Northwest Police Academy is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally.
- Current focus – our seminars cover current topics
- ILETSB Accredited – towards your 20 hour mandate
- Network – with other law enforcement professionals
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After submission, you will receive an email to confirm you wish to subscribe to the NWPA Mail List.