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About Code 3 Concepts LLC

Our Mission

At Code 3 Concepts LLC we understand the changing law enforcement environment in Illinois. The SAFE-T Act represented a monumental shift in the way law enforcement operates in Illinois.  We want police officers to feel confident that they are doing their jobs legally to protect themselves and the public.

Our Training

Code 3 Concepts LLC offers use of force training for police officers. Our signature course, "Use of Force Under the SAFE-T Act"  is certified by ILETSB as of June 2025. The course was born after it was presented to a regional crowd control team and revealed a desire for more training of this type. If your department would like to develop a custom training course, please contact us and we can work with you to develop the course.

Our Approach

At Code 3 Concepts LLC we want police officers to truly understand the law and the limits, responsibilities, and protections afforded to them. We have found that many officers misunderstand the concept of liability and we can help avoid tactical errors by first understanding what a police officer's responsibility is in any given situation., and then deciding on a course of action.

Code 3 Concepts LLC was founded by Alexander Dunn. Mr. Dunn started his law enforcement career in the west suburbs with the Berkeley Police Department, before joining the Des Plaines Police Department. During his law enforcement career, he served as a Firearms Instructor, Assistant Defensive Tactics Instructor, Immediate Trauma Care Instructor, and Evidence Technician.


While working full-time as a police officer, he attended the DePaul University College of Law and earned his Juris Doctor. He also holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Elmhurst University. He trained as an EMT-B at Triton Community College.


As an attorney, he has represented police officers involved in both on and off duty shootings, federal use of force investigations, and use of force incidents investigated by state and local agencies. He brings those practical experiences to his teaching. He currently serves as the President of the Illinois Council of Police union, representing police officers throughout Illinois. He is also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, serving on their Legislative and PAC Committee. 


Mr. Dunn combines his experiences to bring complex legal principles to his students in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. As a career patrol officer, Mr. Dunn provides training that officers can put to work immediately in their duties, from  "mundane" calls to critical incidents. He is certified by ILETSB to instruct in the areas of; Use of Force, Firearms, and Immediate Trauma Care.

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Education

Juris Doctor

DePaul University College of Law

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Elmhurst University

EMT - Basic

Triton Community College


Training & Certifications

Cook County Sheriff's Police Training Academy

400 hours

ILETSB Firearms Instructor

40 hours

NEMRT

Certified Force Science Analyst

40 hours

Force Science Institute

Basic Evidence Technician

40 hours

NEMRT

Immediate Trauma Care Instructor

24 hours

Illinois Tactical Officers Association

Police Urban Rifle

32 hours

NEMRT

Vehicle Operations and Rescue Tactics Level 1

16 hours

Final Defense Institute

Vehicle Operations and Rescue Tactics Level 2

16 hours

Final Defense Institute

ILETSB Juvenile Specialist

40 hours

NEMRT

Response to the Non-Criminal Barricade

8 hours

Savage Training Group

Stop the Bleed Instructor

American College of Surgeons

Close Quarter Handgun Level 1

16 hours

NEMRT

Close Quarter Handgun Level 2

8 hours

NEMRT

Ground Fighting and Control Tactics

16 hours

NEMRT

Growing Adaptive Thinking

24 hours

NEMRT

Verbal Judo

16 hours

NEMRT

Defensive Pistol 1

8 hours

Front Sight Solutions Training

Concealed Carry Instructor

Illinois State Police

Illinois Search Warrant Updates

2024

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

2024

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education


Professional Associations

Illinois Council of Police

President

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police

Lodge #312 Second Vice President

Legislative and PAC Committee Member

Illinois Tactical Officers Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member


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