This course provides law enforcement and government officials with a practical understanding of the First Amendment and its impact on daily operations. Participants learn how to protect constitutional rights while maintaining public order and reducing organizational liability.

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Monday, May 18, 2026, Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Monday, May 18, 2026, Johnson County Sheriff's Office

This Kansas Bureau of Investigation laboratory training provides law enforcement and court services personnel with an overview of chemical analysis services, including seized drugs, toxicology, and trace evidence. Participants will learn best practices for evidence submission and packaging, understand laboratory capabilities, and gain insight into interpreting forensic reports that support impaired driving cases, drug investigations, and other criminal inquiries.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026, Zoom Facilitated Sessions
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

Any adult or juvenile arrested or charged with a felony violation in the state of Kansas are required by law to submit a DNA sample to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (K.S.A. 21-2511). The law also includes 7 misdemeanor offenses and all persons registering as an offender in Kansas. At the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the submitted offender DNA is processed and imported into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) to search for investigative leads to unsolved cases. This training will cover the offender DNA collection steps including the use of the STACS DNA remote collection module for data entry at the collection agencies. The remote collection module has several benefits such as checking if a violation qualifies for submission and determining if an offender has previously submitted DNA.

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Monday, April 6, 2026, Zoom Facilitated Sessions

This advanced training builds on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and equips officers with additional skills to recognize impairment caused by drugs other than alcohol. Participants learn to identify signs and symptoms of drug impairment, articulate reasonable suspicion, and support probable cause for DUI Drug arrests and toxicology testing. The course is designed for currently credentialed SFST officers who demonstrate proficiency in the SFST test battery.

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April 22-23, 2026, Riley County Public Works Training Room
May 19-20, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

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, Crisis Drills/Practicals, Kansas School Law, Responding to At-Risk students, Human Trafficking, Interdiction exercises, and networking opportunities.

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June 9-11, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This 2 1/2 day training is designed to expose law enforcement, crime scene, and forensic practitioners to the applications, methods, and skillsets utilized to conduct a scene investigation. Scene investigations can be simple or overly complex and may require a significant level of skill and/or specialized equipment. This course will prepare the student to recognize and interpret when and how to employ best practices to ensure accurate documentation, collection, and preservation of crime scene evidence and analytical data.

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April 8-10, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

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, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.

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November 10-11, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This course provides law enforcement professionals with a practical overview of asset seizure and forfeiture under state and federal law. Participants will learn how forfeiture is applied in criminal investigations, how it differs from the Kansas Drug Tax Act, and how seized assets and funds must be lawfully managed. The training supports effective investigations while promoting transparency, accountability, and public trust.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

This 10-day course utilizes National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, and NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator and other professional documents to address the technical and scientific knowledge and skills needed to conduct successful fire/arson investigations.

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October 12-23, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This 10-day course is designed for fire department personnel who are tasked with investigation of fires and explosions for their agencies. Applicants will be provided an overview of law enforcement related topics to allow them to successfully complete investigations in accordance with the rules and guidelines established by the Constitution.

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July 27, 2026 to August 7, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

When responding to crime scenes, it is important to recognize probative evidence conducive for latent print examination. Learning to apply the proper development and collection techniques will assist in the recovery of comparable latent prints. In this course, students will get hands-on experience with applying various powders on basic and complex surfaces. In addition, they will test and experiment with a number of lifting techniques to include tape, gel, hinge, and casting material. Students will also learn and perform a method for taking known prints which does not utilize ink, yet still provides a full and clear recording of the friction ridge skin. In addition, this course will explain proper packaging and submission techniques for latent print evidence and photographs of latent prints.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center

Beyond Words strengthens communication, behavioral awareness, and de-escalation skills essential for effective public interactions. Participants learn to read verbal and nonverbal cues, practice active listening, and adapt their communication across cultures to reduce conflict, build trust, and improve safety during law enforcement encounters.

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Monday, April 27, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

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.

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Monday, November 9, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

The majority of car seats are installed incorrectly. To help parents and caregivers ensure children are as safe as possible in vehicles, KTSRO hosts Child Passenger Safety Technician Training courses around Kansas throughout the year.

Please register at: National Child Passenger Safety Certification

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May 5-7, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This practical course strengthens the skills officers need to build solid cases and testify with confidence. Participants learn to write clear reports, develop legally sound search warrants, and present credible courtroom testimony that withstands cross examination.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

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.

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April 6-10, 2026, Salina Regional Training Center
August 17-21, 2026, Salina Regional Training Center

This course will strengthen officers' ability to transition safely from physical control techniques to secure handcuffing in dynamic situations. Participants gain practical, hands-on experience applying defensive tactics and effective cuffing procedures under realistic conditions.

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Friday, May 15, 2026, Johnson County Regional Police Academy

This course provides practical defensive tactics training focused on creating time and distance during close quarter encounters. Participants learn distraction techniques, fundamental strikes, and movement strategies that enhance officer safety and improve decision making under stress.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, Johnson County Regional Police Academy

This course prepares law enforcement officers to safely respond to disturbances and active threat situations on public transportation. Participants gain practical, patrol level training in de-escalation, subject removal, bus disabling procedures, and coordinated response techniques designed for confined and mobile transit environments.

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This course contains no sessions

Leading a successful drug enforcement unit requires more than just operational knowledge-it demands strategic leadership, sound decision-making, and a firm grasp of legal and ethical responsibilities.

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May 6-7, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

Essential Spanish for Law Enforcement and Corrections is a 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.

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April 28-29, 2026, Leoti Fire House
September 2-4, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

The Driver Instructor Training Program equips the student with the skills, techniques, operational principles, legal considerations and instructional methodologies to teach a comprehensive driver training program to law enforcement officers. The student will be exposed to a variety of courses designed specifically for the law enforcement driver. These courses will provide fundamental and advanced skills which will enhance the instructor's teaching proficiency. Classroom instruction and practical exercises are used during the training. At the completion of the program, students will have achieved levels of competency that will enable them to successfully design, coordinate, evaluate and facilitate a law enforcement driver training program.

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May 4-8, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This training is a foundational training course designed to get agencies on the same page with their tactical considerations in dealing with these situations. The course develops a teamwork approach to dealing with any high risk type stops including felony stops, car chase conclusions, and suicidal subjects.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

Over the past several years, law enforcement and first responders across the United States have seen an alarming increase in the availability of dangerous synthetic opioids in the communities we serve. A large percentage of these synthetic opioids are derivatives of the synthetic drug "fentanyl." Fentanyl is listed as a Schedule II prescription drug that mimics the effects of morphine in the human body, but at a much higher potency. In addition to its high potency, fentanyl is readily available and is often used as an "additive" to other controlled substances, leading to an alarming increase of overdose deaths and accidental exposures.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Zoom Facilitated Sessions

This course is designed to prepare you 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.

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June 9-10, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

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.

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March 23-25, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
May 11-13, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

Financial Wellness provides practical tools to help public sector professionals manage credit, build savings, and plan for a secure financial future. Participants gain clear, actionable strategies to improve financial stability, protect long term wellbeing, and reduce financial stress throughout their careers.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

The Firearms Instructor School - Handgun 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.

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April 20-24, 2026, Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg
September 21-25, 2026, Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg

The Firearms Instructor School - Long Gun 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.

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July 20-24, 2026, Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg

This annual day-and-a-half event provides allied professionals directly involved with responding and delivering crisis services an opportunity to share knowledge, ideas, and support. Participants will hear about the statewide tools and resources essential to responding, connecting, and caring for community members in crisis.

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April 23-24, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

Fundamental Cell Entry and Extraction provides deputies with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to plan, execute, and document safe and lawful cell entries. This training emphasizes teamwork, communication, and control tactics for both compliant and aggressive detainees.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Parsons KLETC Regional Site

Recruiting the Next Generation challenges law enforcement leaders to rethink recruitment and retention as strategic leadership functions. This session explores how agencies can apply private sector principles to build strong cultures, attract top talent, and sustain performance in a competitive workforce environment.

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Monday, May 18, 2026, Integrity Auditorium
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, BEST Conference Center

Asymmetrical Leadership empowers professionals at every level to lead beyond rank. Grounded in proven leadership principles, this session explores how mindset, character, and intentional action can elevate influence, strengthen teams, and inspire excellence across organizations.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Integrity Auditorium
Thursday, October 1, 2026, BEST Conference Center

This Gold Shield event examines the evolution of the active shooter threat and equips law enforcement leaders with critical lessons learned to improve preparedness, response, and victim outcomes. The morning session explores the broader threat landscape, while the afternoon session focuses specifically on law enforcement strategy, planning, and tactical readiness.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2026, Integrity Auditorium
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, BEST Conference Center

The Grappler Police Bumper Train the Trainer course prepares designated law enforcement instructors to deliver safe, consistent, and legally defensible training on the operation and deployment of the Grappler Police Bumper system. Participants gain hands on experience, instructional resources, and teach back practice to support effective agency level implementation and ongoing operator training.

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March 23-24, 2026, Kansas Speedway

This interactive, practitioner-led course is designed to strengthen recognition and investigative skills related to human sex trafficking. Participants learn to identify indicators of trafficking, understand trafficker methods, conduct effective victim-centered interviews, and build cases that support successful prosecution. The course equips law enforcement officers and analysts with practical tools to respond effectively to trafficking cases while supporting victims and promoting justice.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026, Zoom Facilitated Sessions

This course examines how bias can influence decision-making, officer safety, and professional conduct. This course provides law enforcement and corrections personnel with a practical understanding of bias-based policing requirements under Kansas law, along with tools and scenarios to recognize and manage bias in the field. Participants will gain strategies to support fair, impartial policing, reduce liability, and strengthen public trust through informed and transparent practices.

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Monday, May 18, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

In this course, students will learn about the comprehensive case analysis of a fire scene, from the investigative beginnings, through the laboratory analysis of samples, to the potential courtroom. The class will be jointly instructed by members of both the State Fire Marshal's office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation laboratory.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center

This course provides law enforcement professionals with practical, hands on training to strengthen crime scene documentation and evidence collection skills. Led by experienced Crime Scene Investigators, the course emphasizes proper scene security, photography, fingerprint and DNA collection, and decision making related to escalating forensic resources. Participants gain foundational skills that support investigative integrity and successful case outcomes.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026, Johnson County Crime Lab

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.

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June 1-5, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This hands-on course will teach Armorers to maintain, diagnose problems, inspect for wear, and repair their agency's shotguns. This program follows the Manufacturer's guidelines and is taught by FBI and NRA Certified Instructors.

Please register at: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.

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November 12-13, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This class examines the many legal issues involved in car stops. Topics include temporary detentions, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, consent, safety stops, tipsters, use of K-9s, interdiction techniques, searches and interviews.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

Life Beyond the Badge helps law enforcement professionals thoughtfully prepare for career transitions through practical tools, private sector insight, and wellness focused guidance. Participants gain strategies to translate their experience, plan intentionally, and navigate the professional and personal realities of life beyond the badge.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This three-day course is for law enforcement and prosecutors who want to improve and increase their expertise and knowledge in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases. The interactive, scenario-based class will focus on trauma-informed responses, barriers for prosecution and law enforcement, report writing and search warrants, charging cases, trial strategies, utilizing expert witnesses, forensic nursing and advocacy; attendee self-care, and many other topics. Attendees will work "real" cases from the initial 911 call through the prosecution phase. We strongly encourage law enforcement and prosecutors from the same jurisdiction to attend this class together. At the end of the course, attendees will have a greater understanding of the elements needed for a prosecutable and winnable case.

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March 30, 2026 to April 1, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Corrections Professionals equips correctional staff with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among their peers. This training focuses on the practical application of the MHFA Action Plan to support colleagues, reduce burnout, and promote overall well-being within correctional environments. By strengthening awareness, encouraging early intervention, and reinforcing self-care and support strategies, the course helps foster a healthier, more resilient workforce and a positive correctional workplace culture.

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

This hands-on course equips law enforcement professionals with practical tools to collect, analyze, and document open-source intelligence. Participants learn how to leverage publicly available information and social media to generate leads, identify suspects, and strengthen investigations.

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Friday, November 13, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This refresher course strengthens public order response skills through review of case law, commands, formations, and coordinated movements. Participants receive practical training to support lawful and effective crowd management during public disorder and large scale events.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026, Lenexa National Guard Armory
Friday, April 17, 2026, Lenexa National Guard Armory
Friday, May 15, 2026, Lenexa National Guard Armory

This refresher course reinforces essential post blast reconstruction skills through classroom review and live scene processing exercises. Participants apply investigative techniques to document, analyze, and reconstruct explosive devices based on evidence collected from simulated blast scenes.

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Thursday, August 20, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

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

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Monday, April 27, 2026, Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg
Monday, October 5, 2026, Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg

This workshop brings together education and public safety partners to strengthen threat preparedness, coordination, and response planning in Kansas schools. Participants gain practical tools, shared procedures, and access to statewide resources that enhance collaboration and school safety.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Integrity Auditorium
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This course prepares law enforcement and first responders to provide immediate, life-saving medical care during active and high-risk incidents. Participants review essential tactical medical skills, use-of-force considerations, and officer liability, then apply those concepts through hands-on drills and realistic scenarios. The training emphasizes sound judgment, situational awareness, and effective documentation to improve survival outcomes and enhance safety for officers, responders, and civilians during critical incidents.

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April 28-29, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
May 27-28, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

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.

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

This ccourse will equip officers with practical, team based tactics for safely managing and restraining resistive or aggressive subjects. The course emphasizes communication, positioning, and coordinated movement to enhance officer and subject safety. Through hands on training and realistic scenarios, participants learn effective control techniques that can be applied in the field and adapted for agency level training.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Parsons KLETC Regional Site

This two-day course will provide hands on instruction deploying technology to include robotics, throw phones, listening devices, MESH networks, camera systems and computer applications in hostile environments. Students will learn how to deploy and work behind technology in a safe manner. Students will also learn how technology can improve tempo and situational awareness, and the importance of selecting the proper equipment.

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August 31, 2026 to September 1, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This course helps law enforcement professionals strengthen investigations through effective collaboration with forensic nurses and the use of trauma-informed practices. Participants will learn how trauma affects victim behavior and communication, recognize critical medical and forensic indicators such as strangulation, and improve evidence documentation and victim trust. The training equips officers with practical tools to support investigative integrity, enhance courtroom outcomes, and promote community safety and justice.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

Attention Kansas law enforcement executives, command and supervisory personnel, and field training officers!

Are you seeking an innovative and specialized professional development plan for your recent basic training graduates?

KLETC has developed a new Post Academy Training School (P.A.T.) to turn your new officer into a master practitioner. We have created a program to enhance and reinforce the core policing principles through competency-based training. This course will consist of five required (GOLD) classes and a minimum of three elective classes that will average nearly 120 training hours over three years, satisfying the 40-hour continuing education statutory mandate, K.S.A 74-5607a(b).The P.A.T. School will provide a simulated environment for the officer to work through standard police calls reflective of those Kansas law enforcement officers encounter daily.

Each GOLD class will be progressive, allowing additional time and attention to emphasize fundamental skills while holding officers accountable for their knowledge, behavior, and attitude. Creating real-world experiences that provide limited information and deliver stress will engage PAT School participants to scaffold their experiences and strengthen their critical thinking and decision-making skills. These clinical experiences will involve supervised assessments, reasoning, and responses that elevate emotional intensity, confusion, and disorganized thinking that are present during real police calls. Lastly, a three-day, cumulative "Q" (Qualification) School will provide a final opportunity to substantiate officers' competency by demonstrating their fluency in policing practice and set them on a path to accelerate professional growth.

GOLD Class #1: Maintaining the Profession

This class is based on instilling the qualities of professionalism as both a student and a law enforcement officer. Such items as maintaining professional licensure, avoiding professional sanctions, and achieving career satisfaction will be explored. Topics discussed include established codes of conduct, professional ethics, and societal expectations. The student will examine their attitudes toward public service, their duty to act, and the role of law enforcement within their community.

• KS-CPOST Investigations
• Training Requirements
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Personal Ethics
• Departmental Expectations
• Personal Motivations
• Officer Wellness and Fit for Duty
• Mental and Physical Injuries
• Career Satisfaction and Legacy

Gold Class #2: Patrol Responder

This class focuses on when the officer notices criminal activity, receives a call, or becomes aware of a need for a law enforcement response when transitioning to an investigator's role. They will develop good decision-making skills regarding tactics, scene management, and resource allocation. Issues surrounding the intervention of criminal acts, controlling scenes for safety and security, and transitioning from scene management to investigation will be discussed.

• Patrol Observation Skills
• Equipment Selection and Maintenance
• Tactical Skill Development and Maintenance
• Stress Decision Making and Performance
• Response Tactics and Route Selection
• Contain, Control, and Communicate (locking down the scene)
• Decisive Intervention (Tactical, Medical)
• Lawful Contacts, Detainments, and Arrests
• Communication Skills (Personal, Team, Department)
• Chain of Command Notification and Responsibilities
• The transition from Tactical to Investigation

Gold Class #3: Patrol Investigation

This class will examine the role of patrol in conducting criminal investigations. The student will develop skills in observing and identifying criminal behavior and determining how to initiate an investigation. Issues involving suspect and investigator interactions and documentation of evidence will be explored. Suspect and victim interviews will be vital in building the patrol investigator's skills. Students will examine when to transition an investigation to specialty-trained investigators or call on additional resources.

• Identification of Criminal Activity
• Street Interviews
• Developing Intelligence
• Patrol Surveillance
• Scene and Interview Documentation
• Protecting and Gathering Evidence
• Legal Questioning

Gold Class #4: Roadside Investigation

These circumstances may include traffic stops or day-to-day interactions with the community on our roadways and parking lots. Increased knowledge of vehicle laws, drug activity signs, or other criminal activity indications will be stressed. The student will examine safety issues related to the "roadside" environment and how best to utilize safety tactics and equipment.

• Lawful Contact and Detainments
• Recognition of Criminal Activity
• Safe Roadside Tactics
• Use of Safety Equipment
• Drug Interdiction/Impaired Driver
• Traffic Law and Enforcement
• Proactive Policing

Gold Class #5: Community Service

This class examines the role of the law enforcement department and officers in the community. Students will discuss how their culture and that of the community interact and set foundations for expectations. Issues surrounding trust and transparency will be explored, as well as how individual officers' actions can affect attitudes on all sides. Students will be encouraged to reflect on personal and professional ethics to promote community and career satisfaction.

• Department Culture
• Community Culture (sub-cultures)
• To Serve and Protect (professional and personal ethics)
• Resilience (Burnout)
• Community Outreach
• Community Problem Solving (beyond crime fighting)
• Nontraditional Police Services
• Community Resources

GOLD classes will be added to the list as they are developed.