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Featured Courses

Alternative Lethal Force for Officers: Knife Defense

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This course will familiarize the officer with selection, carry and use of a knife when a firearm cannot be worn or is positioned in such a way it cannot be quickly deployed. The legal, policy and use of force considerations of knife use by law enforcement will be examined to provide a framework for officers to decide the relevance of this ancient tool to the unique needs of the modern law enforcement officer.

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

04/06/21 - 04/07/21

07/20/21 - 07/21/21

10/12/21 - 10/13/21

This is an advanced training for officers who have completed Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training to give them additional skills to recognize signs and symptoms of impairment from drugs other than alcohol.

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

07/12/21 - 07/13/21

10/05/21 - 10/06/21

This course covers all M16/AR15 type carbine weapons systems made and their variants. Armorers will be certified in the proper maintenance, care, and repair of these weapons systems, including semi-auto and select-fire trigger systems. This program follows the Manufacturer's guidelines and is taught by FBI and NRA Certified Instructors. Please register at: AR15/M4/M16 Rifle Armorer Course
For Meals and Lodging at KLETC contact Jenny Caywood at 620-694-1449 or by email at jcaywood@kletc.org. Meals and Lodging are not available at the Dodge City site.

Advanced School Resource Training

06/21/21 - 06/23/21

Creating and maintaining a safer school environment is the primary goal of every SRO. This is a Kansas-developed advanced class for School Resource Officers who have previously participated in a basic School Resource Officer training. This three-day training assists SRO's in equipping themselves with additional information and skills they may need to build their school's program for continued positive growth. The training will also help SRO's learn to recognize, address and prevent crime commonly found within schools. The topics covered in this 24-hour training include building relationships, CPTED/Crisis Drills/Practicals, Kansas School Law, Responding to At-Risk students, Human Trafficking, Interdiction exercises, and networking opportunities.

Upcoming Courses

Law Enforcement Leadership Academy - Foundation/Intro to Supervision March 2-3, 2021

Cop Stress Thursday, March 4, 2021

Street to Street: The Criminal Justice Progression of a Gang Member Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Firearms Instructor School March 15-19, 2021

Interdiction for the Protection of Children Training March 16-17, 2021

Featured Courses

Alternative Lethal Force for Officers: Knife Defense

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

04/06/21 - 04/07/21

07/20/21 - 07/21/21

10/12/21 - 10/13/21

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

07/12/21 - 07/13/21

10/05/21 - 10/06/21

Advanced School Resource Training

06/21/21 - 06/23/21

Courses & Events

Autism Spectrum Disorder De-escalation Strategies in the School Setting

Join fellow school resource officers for an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders, information about the de-escalation cycle and the most effective strategies for intervention.This virtual 90-minute session will include opportunities for interaction and discussion.
Use the following link to register with TASN.

Please register at: Autism Spectrum Disorder De-escalation

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Bolt Action Sniper Rifle Armorer Course

Law Enforcement Snipers & Marksman need to be able to maintain and inspect their rifles to keep them in working order. The course covers the Bolt Action Sniper Rifle systems of the Remington 700 series, Savage 10/110 series, and Winchester/FN 70 series type rifles.
Please register at:Bolt Action Sniper Rifle Armorer Course
For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.

Monday, October 4, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Case Management and Affidavit Preparation

This course will cover the various aspects of case management including case prioritization, follow up investigations, documentation, time management, developing contacts and working with prosecutors.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Pittsburg Fire Dept (Pittsburg, KS)

Confidential Source Management

The use of confidential sources and informants is a necessary evil in law enforcement. A good informant managed properly can be the difference in solving a variety of crimes, up to and including homicides. But a poorly managed informant can create a disaster for the officer and the department. Far too often officers are using informants without the proper knowledge on how and when they should be used.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)

Contemporary Issues with LEO Suicide

On every shift, police officers experience boundless stressors that can range from the merest encounter to outright chaos. This cumulative exposure can affect officers' mental and physical health, contributing to problems such as post-traumatic stress injuries, substance misuse, depression, and suicidal ideation. We will discuss practices that will promote mental health and wellness awareness. We will also introduce a paradigm shift in addressing factors inherent with the law enforcement organizational and cultural norms that provides a new innovating way to implement suicide prevention within an agency.

Thursday, April 15, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, May 27, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Cop Stress

Police officers experience frequent and ongoing stressors in their work. These stressors range from their constant risk of staying safe on the job, restricting and conflicting policies, public opinion, public perceptions, and even civil unrest. And, simultaneously be prepared and decisive in responding to and investigating critical incidents, intentional human acts that shock the conscious, preserve life and respond to mass disasters. While these stressors are duly accepted the very day they pinned on the badge, there are healthy alternatives to mitigate burnout, substance abuse, marital problems, anxiety, depression or even post-traumatic stress injuries.

Thursday, March 4, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, May 13, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Crisis Response: De-escalation Techniques

De-escalation skills and techniques are the cornerstone to crisis resolution and typically begin long before they are ever needed. Attendees in this course will be able to explain social, behavioral, legal, ethical and tactical considerations that are intended to de-escalate a situation or prevent escalation into an undesirable confrontation. Additionally, they will be able to describe methods to solicit and obtain cooperation from a potentially uncooperative but non-threatening subject.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, November 18, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Crisis Intervention Training

The training is designed for law enforcement officers and dispatchers who, in their duties, are frequently called upon to deal with individuals who are suffering from brain disorders and mental health issues.

April 19-23, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Cyber Threat Landscape for Law Enforcement

Technological advancements over the last 25 years have dramatically altered the traditional crime landscape and have forced law enforcement agencies to adapt to the change. Law enforcement officers are now expected to protect their communities from local offenders committing "traditional" crimes, in addition to computer hackers 10,000 miles away. This new cyber threat is forcing law enforcement to identify its role in preventing cybercrime and how to investigate crimes that are committed using technology. Attendees in this course will identify and discuss digital evidence awareness, emerging cybercrime trends and digital forensics.

Monday, August 16, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, October 18, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Drug Conspiracy Investigations

This class will provide drug investigators with critical tools to utilize existing law to disrupt, dismantle and eliminate these organizations. Conspiracy investigations require investigators to utilize intelligence resources, collaborate with other agencies and partner with prosecutors to be successful. This training will lay out in detail all of these aspects and teach students how to develop, build and complete a drug conspiracy investigation.

Friday, May 7, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
Friday, August 27, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, October 15, 2021, Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium (Pittsburg, KS)

Early Intervention Program

An early intervention system or employee development program is designed to identify and correct these behavioral issues prior to the issue occurring. The systems or program should have effective methods for providing supervisory assistance and guidance to the officer The program should seek to identify stress-related symptoms and techniques to reduce the stressors.

Friday, May 7, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, November 8, 2021, Leavenworth Co Sheriffs Office - Justice Center Training Room (Leavenworth, KS)

Emotional Intelligence and Mindset for Law Enforcement

Emotional intelligence and mindset training can help law enforcement mitigate the impact of stress and improve interpersonal communication within their personal and professional networks. It can strengthen your willpower, allow you to focus on your task at hand, and make better decisions under pressure. This course is designed for and been delivered to every level of law enforcement officer from patrol to command staff.

Monday, August 23, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Essential Spanish for Law Enforcement and Corrections

Essential Spanish for Law Enforcement and Corrections is a 2 1/2 day class designed to assist the officer who has little to no knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will learn the basics of the Spanish language and will be required to learn phrases and words that are helpful when dealing with Spanish speakers.

April 27-29, 2021, William L. White Auditorium, upstairs (Little Theater) (Emporia, KS)

Field Training Officer Program

This seminar will train officers who conduct training for law enforcement officers, as well as supervisors who oversee the officers and the recruits they are training.

April 26-28, 2021, The Brief Space (Hays, KS)
May 17-19, 2021, Marysville City Hall (Marysville, KS)
August 16-18, 2021, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, KS)

Field Training Officer Management Course

This course is designed to properly lead and manage an FTO unit. Each Field Training Manager will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills.

May 3-4, 2021, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts - Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)
September 28-29, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Financial Investigations

This course will introduce law enforcement officers to methods of following a money trail from the proceeds of crime. The officers will learn how to expand an existing investigation to include financial crimes, and ultimately following a money trail to the disposition of those funds. Once the disposition is known, the officer will learn considerations for asset forfeiture based upon proceeds of crime versus facilitation.

Thursday, June 3, 2021, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg (Hays, KS)
Thursday, August 26, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Firearms Instructor School

The Firearms Instructor School is intended to increase the teaching skills of the firearms instructor. All course material will be presented at the instructor level. Only officers who are full-time certified officers and who are or will be assigned firearms training duties should attend.

March 15-19, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
June 14-18, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Foundations in Resiliency for First Responders

This course will give first responders the information and tools to develop the capacity to recover from difficulties associated with responding to both common and extreme situations in their public service.

Thursday, August 12, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, October 22, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)

GLOCK Armorer's Course

Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one-day (eight-hour) class.
Please register at: AC-Armorer's Course
For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Gold Shield: Identifying and Leading At Risk Employees

This exploratory, interactive course will educate current upcoming law enforcement executives on the latest information regarding alcohol/drug abuse, post-traumatic stress, stress/anxiety, depression, and suicide within the law enforcement community. With increased knowledge, police organizations will be able to create and improve current policies and programs that encourage officers in crisis to seek help so that they may remain productive and contributing members of their law enforcement organization.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Health and Fitness Plans for Public Safety

This course will help First Responders develop good nutrition, physical health and general wellness through their development of their own fitness plan.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Monday, May 3, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, December 13, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Instructor Development School

This Instructor Development course is designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of course design, lesson plans, facilitation skills and techniques to effectively promote student engagement while managing the classroom.

May 18-21, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
August 3-6, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Interdiction for the Protection of Children Training

Interdiction for the Protection of Children is designed to make patrol officers aware of the variety of resources available to assist them in establishing the status of a child who may be missing, exploited, or at risk of exploitation and what courses of action are immediately available.

March 16-17, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Investigating Physical and Sexual Abuse of Elder and Dependent Adults

As first responders, police officers often have access to the most isolated individuals, including those who are older persons. Police officers are often an important gateway for older citizens to the community health and social services network. They are called upon to respond to various elder abuse situations, both at home and in senior living centers. First responders play a key role in investigating or preventing crimes against older citizens and dependent adults. However, the detection and assessment of this population is not systematic.

Friday, March 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, August 20, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Investigating Financial Abuse of Elder and Dependent Adults

As first responders, police officers often have access to the most isolated individuals, including those who are older persons. Police officers are often an important gateway for older citizens to the community health and social services network. They are called upon to respond to various elder abuse situations, both at home and in senior living centers. First responders play a key role in investigating or preventing crimes against older citizens and dependent adults. However, the detection and assessment of this population is not systematic.

Friday, May 14, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, November 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Investigations Unit Leadership Development

One of the most important positions in any law enforcement organization is the front-line supervisor. While there are commonalities between managing patrol units and detective units, there are also many differences, from the way we dress to the types of decisions we are forced to make. These differences are not always readily identifiable to the newly transferred supervisor. This class is for those already in supervisory roles as well as those aspiring to be in a supervisory role to identify and develop strategies for dealing with these unique issues head on.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Kansas Juvenile Officers Association Annual Conference

The Kansas Juvenile Officers Association will be hosting their annual conference July 25-30, 2021 at the Oread Hotel in Lawrence, KS

July 25-30, 2021, The Oread (Lawrence, KS)

Kansas School Resource Officer Basic Training

Creating and maintaining a safer school environment is the primary goal of every SRO. This five-day training assists SROs in equipping themselves with the information and skills needed to identify, address and prevent crime and violence in Kansas schools. The 40-hour curriculum will cover SROs major responsibilities as well as Kansas School Laws, Student Development and the Brain, De-escalation Techniques for Youth, Interviewing Youth, Drug Trends, and Single Officer Response.

July 12-16, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

2021 KBI Laboratory Information - including Firearms, Seized Drugs, Trace and more

While many agencies have programs in crime scene processing, the level of training and resources available varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as does the opportunity to work with evidence. To help these agencies, Kansas Bureau of Investigation has developed a comprehensive Lab Services Training and Outreach Program.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Law Enforcement Leadership Academy - Foundation/Intro to Supervision

This two-day offering is suggested for law enforcement professionals who are considering a promotional opportunity, have been recently promoted, or are new to the Public Management Center's Law Enforcement Leadership Academy.
Please register at: Intro to LELA

March 2-3, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
July 13-14, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Law Enforcement Leadership Academy - Supervisor School

This 40-hour program is geared toward frontline and newly promoted supervisors.
Please register at: LELA-Supervisor

April 12-16, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
October 11-15, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Law Enforcement Shotgun Armorer Course

This is a hands-on course that will teach Armorers to maintain, diagnose problems, inspect for wear, and repair their agencies shotguns. This program follows the Manufacturer's guidelines and is taught by FBI and NRA Certified Instructors. Please register at: 2 Day Law Enforcement Shotgun Armorer Course
For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.

October 7-8, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Mindfulness Techniques in Public Safety

This course will introduce officers to methods which allow the officer to consistently monitor their state of mind, interpret their emotions and control their responses to the effects of stress and conflict. Through lecture, demonstration and hands on exercises the students will explore practices that have positive benefits in terms of resilience and overall wellness to both their on-duty performance and personal lives.

Thursday, May 20, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, September 2, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, William L. White Auditorium, upstairs (Little Theater) (Emporia, KS)

Officer De-Escalation Techniques

In today's world, Law Enforcement Officers must be efficient physically, mentally and verbally. This class is designed to give today's Police Officers the tools needed to effectively communicate with citizens in a way that everyone is safe, and situations are handled with the highest amount of respect and professionalism.

Thursday, April 15, 2021, Lawrence Police Department Training Room (Lawrence, KS)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Personal Financial Fitness for Public Safety PART 1

This course will help public safety personnel examine their personal financial situation, explore practices that allow them to reach their goals and create a solid foundation for resilience during economic hardship. Establishing healthy financial habits can help reduce stress, shield from ethical problems and reserve security clearances. Through lecture, hands-on exercises and self-assessment, participants will develop their awareness and knowledge in this critical aspect of personal and family wellness. This course spans two afternoon sessions. Both sessions are required to fulfill Fitness for Duty/Resilience certification.

Friday, June 4, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Personal Financial Fitness for Public Safety PART 2

This course will help public safety personnel examine their personal financial situation, explore practices that allow them to reach their goals and create a solid foundation for resilience during economic hardship. Establishing healthy financial habits can help reduce stress, shield from ethical problems and reserve security clearances. Through lecture, hands-on exercises and self-assessment, participants will develop their awareness and knowledge in this critical aspect of personal and family wellness.

Friday, June 11, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Importance of Physical-Functional Fitness and Police Performance

This class will give a basic introduction to functional fitness movements and the role physical fitness plays into police job performance. This course will also examine the public's perception of police and how physical fitness can benefit public interactions, possibly deter negative situations, and improve the overall health of the officer. The course will examine different fitness standards for different agencies nationally, to also include State Police and Military standards.

Monday, April 26, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Pipeline Emergency Response Training

This course will provide all law enforcement officers in the State of Kansas the knowledge needed to effectively respond to a pipeline emergency by providing resources to identify what pipelines and products exist in each county/jurisdiction, to identify the local operator representing these pipelines, and how to work a coordinated effort in response to a pipeline incident.

Friday, May 14, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, July 30, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, October 29, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Policing in Black & White: Implicit Bias and Racial Profiling

Bias-based policing occurs when an officer makes decisions or takes action based upon his or her own personal or societal biases or stereotypes, rather than relying on facts and observed behaviors. This program discusses in-depth understanding of bias and how to combat it and racial profiling.

Thursday, September 9, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Prescription Drug Investigations

The criminal diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals can be a complex and confusing issue for law enforcement. These otherwise legally prescribed controlled substances can become illegal when diverted from the standard practice of medicine. The diversion of controlled pharmaceutical opioids has directly led to the current opioid crisis we are experiencing in the United States. This class will help to guide law enforcement investigators as they address these complex cases.

Thursday, October 14, 2021, Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium (Pittsburg, KS)

Response to Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement

The Response to Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement class is a practitioner-led interactive training for all Kansas certified law enforcement officers and non-commissioned analysts and is designed to increase recognition and investigative skills in combatting human sex trafficking.

Monday, April 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, May 17, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, June 7, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, July 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Retiree Firearms Qualification - HR218

KLETC procedure for providing retired or separated law enforcement officers the opportunity for annual firearms qualification.

Friday, April 30, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, June 11, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, July 30, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, September 10, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Sex Offenders: Understanding and Responding to Sexual Crimes

This presentation examines the relationship between confession rates and sex offender characteristics (ie., offender age, relationship to victim, personality type, offense history and prior experience with the criminal justice system). In addition, several studies that investigated the effectiveness of various interviewer styles (investigator demeanor and approach) will be reviewed. Lastly, the presenter will provide anecdotal comments (from 121 admitting adult male sex offenders) related to the thoughts and concerns they had while they were initially being interviewed by detectives. Comments focus on the reason they declined to be interviewed, lied about their sexual crimes, or confessed.

Thursday, May 6, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Spiritual Fitness and Family Support in Public Safety

This course will allow the attendees to explore their spiritual wellness and how spiritual practices can serve as a framework for strong relationships within the home drawing from multiple faiths with a primary draw from Christianity. As first responders draw their inspiration and motivation for selfless acts at work, so to, can these spiritual outlooks transfer to quality of life at home.

Thursday, March 18, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
Thursday, April 22, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, June 17, 2021, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg (Hays, KS)

Street to Street: The Criminal Justice Progression of a Gang Member

The Kansas Gang Investigators Association is pleased to presents Street to Street: The Criminal Justice Progression of a Gang Member guides participants through the path a gang member takes from first encounter within the community, through arrest and jail placement, to incarceration and eventually supervised release within the community once more.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Stress Management for Law Enforcement

early twice the number of officers take their own life than those killed in the line of duty. Stress Management continues to remain an important and under-appreciated aspect of law enforcement. Even after decades of research and training, law enforcement practitioners continue to assume that some things are just "part of the job".

Friday, May 21, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, January 14, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Tactical Medical for First Responders

The Tactical Medical for First Responders program is designed to define a Medical Threat Assessment, to include a medical plan for a tactical operation.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Trauma Informed Interviews - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims

This 4 hour course focuses on Trauma-Informed Interviews of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims. Domestic violence and sexual assault are two of the most complex crimes we are called upon to respond to and investigate. The complexities of these crimes and the impacts of trauma on a victim require us to be better informed and to think broadly and comprehensively during our response and/or investigation.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Trial Preparation, Testimony, and Prosecution Strategy

This course is intended to introduce public safety officers and other agency personnel to the information and skills necessary to testify effectively at depositions, court hearings, and trials. Testifying successfully as a witness requires that personnel know how to communicate information to the court and to juries in response to open-ended and closed-ended questions in a way that is precise, objective, and credible.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Understanding & Intervention - Older Adults & Dementia

Understanding & Intervention - Older Adults & Dementia is a four-hour class designed to assist participants in recognizing consumers presenting with Dementia and/or age related issues in an attempt to better serve those individual's needs during stressful encounters through better communication.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Civil Process

This class will give an overview of civil process in the State of Kansas, which will include basic civil versus criminal law; types of court orders and documents served, with specifics on Protection Orders, Writs of Execution, Evictions, Probate Orders and Tax Warrants and the service of process. Handouts will be provided with time allowed for questions on any of the material covered.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, KS)

Confronting the Toxic Officer

Public safety professionals are recognizing a common problem in agencies throughout the country: a small but distinct element in the workforce that generates the overwhelming majority of stress for fellow officers and supervisors.

August 4-5, 2021, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center (Wichita, KS)

Gold Shield: Law Enforcement Leadership in the 21st Century

Built for police leaders from agencies of all sizes, the 21st Century Police Leader delivers an advanced and rigorous course designed to foster, train and empower law enforcement leaders at all levels within their organization. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with other police leaders on several topics and best practices as well as address effective leadership strategies, the current state of policing and the discussion of police reform. Classroom dialogue will provide constructive responses to several present-day issues facing leaders.

Friday, December 3, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Internet Crimes Against Children

The State of Kansas created criminal statues in 2017 to combat the creation and dissemination of both self-produced and/or internet trading of both nude materials and sexually explicit materials of children with an emphasis regarding juveniles trading this type of material. Securing volatile digital evidence is key to successful investigations and prosecutions.

June 24-25, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Search Warrants Application and Affidavits

This course will teach participants the legal requirements that must be satisfied before a search warrant will be issued and how they can satisfy these requirements with their application and supporting affidavit. In addition to search warrants for homes, businesses, and multi-unit residences, attention will also be given to obtaining records from cellular service providers and social media companies.

Monday, March 22, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)

Certificate Programs

Health and Wellness for Public Safety

As dedicated public servants, first responders are often the last to ask for help for themselves. The KLETC Certificate in Health and Wellness for Public Safety has been developed to address and support several aspects of public safety behavioral health. Graduates will be able to immediately apply the skill sets they learn to their profession, providing them with the opportunity in recognizing and addressing their own needs in order to be better equipped in performing their job duties safely.

This certificate program has been organized into a series of educational pillars to include:
Building Personal Resilience
Family Empowerment Through Spiritual Guidance
Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
Personal Financial Fitness
Comprehensive Physical Fitness and Nutritional Education

Learning Competency:
Participants will support their wellness and resilience with skills learned in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas required of law enforcement officers.

What does a KLETC Certificate do for you?

Participating in KLETC Certificate Programs provide endless benefits for those individuals who desire to develop personal and professional growth in the area of public safety.
Gain a Competitive Advantage: Certifications can differentiate you from other professionals in your field, showing that you have a demonstrated commitment to understanding and excelling in the public safety profession.
Expand Knowledge and Skills: By acquiring new and updated industry information or techniques, you can hone current work habits that may be causing inefficiencies or quality issues with your output while increasing your competencies. This can help give you the skills and confidence to try something new such as establishing the groundwork to implement a more sophisticated working environment.
Refresh your Knowledge: Continuing education keeps you current. Even if you've got a lot of experience, certification training can raise your conceptual understanding to a higher level and reconfirm what you already practice. Certification, whether required or optional, will help you make sure you're at the top of traditional public safety standards. And the sooner you have that new knowledge, the faster you can apply it within your agency.
Build Connections: Not only are you improving your knowledge and your employment options by getting the certification itself, the connections where you train can be an ongoing source of networking, information, and career development.
Build Professional Credibility: Certification demonstrates your commitment to superior professionalism, upholding industry standards, and continued learning. These merits can help boost your professional credibility and prestige within your network, with your current organization, and when pursuing new opportunities in and outside of the public sector.

How do I obtain a KLETC Certificate?

Successful completion of this certificate program, requires participants to complete all required classes. To compliment and balance your educational experience, a final capstone project is also required. Choose one of the following:
Candidate will compose a research paper with a PowerPoint presentation over your choice of topic inspired by the training specific to this certificate. The paper should be no less than four pages and must include an additional page on which citations are included. The PowerPoint presentation is meant to highlight the core concepts of your research paper and will be presented to the KLETC Professional Development Committee either in person at KLETC or remotely using Zoom or Skype. The research paper will need to be submitted prior to the PowerPoint presentation or with the PowerPoint presentation if you choose to present in person.
Candidate to develop a training course that is at least four hours in length, but no more than eight hours, on a topic specific to Health and Wellness. Prior to delivery, a formal course outline to be submitted to the KLETC Professional Development Committee and is to include participant learning competencies, lesson plan and course objectives. The candidate may choose the location of where the course will be conducted and KLETC will assist with all other logistics. In addition, the candidate must have successfully completed the KLETC Instructor Development Program or equivalent prior to presenting their training course.

Please contact Mary Ellen Kirkbride or Jenny Caywood to request an application or answer any questions.