KLETC Campus

Center for Public Safety Leadership

Courses & Events

The ability to resolve conflict is often at the heart of a law enforcement officer's day. Through trial and error, we find techniques that work for us, at least most of the time. But by understanding the science behind conflict and the different ways that it can be resolved, we can better adapt and work our way through different types of conflict to a successful conclusion.


Thursday, June 6, 2024, The Venue
Monday, December 9, 2024, Gardner Justice Center
Evidence-Based Insight and Solutions for Recruiting, Retaining and Developing Women Leaders


Friday, September 27, 2024, Olathe Health Education Building
By developing an early intervention system (EIS), we create a healthier and happier environment, maintain and grow trust with those we serve, and continuously develop our employees. Because EIS systems are designed to identify employees with patterns of problematic conduct early, we can catch concerning trends and work with the employee to avoid a stalled career, discipline, or termination.


Friday, October 4, 2024, Gardner Justice Center
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make a real difference in your community through our universal, high-quality leadership training program for frontline supervisors and aspiring leaders in law enforcement. Let us help you become the best leader you can be.


July 1, 2024 to December 16, 2024
Gen Zers are starting their careers and Millennials are taking on leadership positions within our organizations. In a refreshing way, we will explore the numerous positive characteristics they bring to our organizations and how to utilize their unique skillsets. We will study how different generations were raised and how it has molded them into the employees they are today. Building on that information, we will examine researched based studies to explore how to recruit, retain, motivate, and grow them into the leaders that we need right now and in the future.


Friday, July 19, 2024, Derby Police Department Courthouse
Paul Butler will share some of the most important leadership traits, as well as how everyone can use the lessons of yesterday to overcome the challenges of today and capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow.


Thursday, July 25, 2024, Integrity Auditorium
Friday, July 26, 2024, Olathe Health Education Building
The Kansas Police Administrators' Seminar (KPAS) is designed for new chiefs and department administrators and senior officers and supervisors who are preparing themselves for chief or other upper level police administrative positions.


June 24-28, 2024, Integrity Auditorium
The LELA Command School is a 300-hour, competency-based professional development program which blends classroom instruction with additional online coursework to deliver the concepts, tools, and practical resources needed for effective management.


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Leadership Development is an introduction to five of the most crucial leadership pillars needed for current and future leaders. Officers will explore the components of Leadership Styles, including Servant Leadership, Generational Differences, Mentoring & Reverse Mentoring, Communication, and Conflict Resolution. Each topic presents the traditional aspect of each section combined with current events/best practices and is supported with small group assignments and discussion.


Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Zoom Meeting
Effective leadership is a key element in police matters and can be seen as a root problem in a majority of police controversies. People with strong leadership skills have greater mental health and exemplary job performance. This course is designed for and has been delivered to every level of law enforcement officer from patrol to command staff.


Monday, May 20, 2024, Lansing Community Center
We will study how different generations were raised and how it has molded them into the employees they are today. Building on that information, we take a closer look at researched based studies and innovative ideas on how to recruit, retain, motivate, and grow our future leaders.


Friday, October 25, 2024, Zoom Meeting