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Featured Courses

Active Listening: A Critical Communication Technique

07/23/21 - 07/23/21

This course will focus on providing law enforcement officers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of active listening. Participants will receive multiple opportunities to practice active listening through a variety of practical activities.

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

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.

Advanced School Resource Officer 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.

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.

Upcoming Courses

2021 KBI Laboratory Information - including Firearms, Seized Drugs, Trace and more Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Cop Stress Thursday, May 13, 2021

Investigating Financial Abuse of Elder and Dependent Adults Friday, May 14, 2021

Pipeline Emergency Response Training Friday, May 14, 2021

Field Training Officer Program May 17-19, 2021

Featured Courses

Active Listening: A Critical Communication Technique

07/23/21 - 07/23/21

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

07/20/21 - 07/21/21

10/12/21 - 10/13/21

Advanced School Resource Officer Training

06/21/21 - 06/23/21

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

07/12/21 - 07/13/21

10/05/21 - 10/06/21

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

Thursday, August 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Basic Internet Investigations

Basic Internet Investigations is designed to give investigators, analysts, and individuals serving as direct law enforcement support a basic understanding of terminology and skills needed to conduct Internet-based investigations.Investigating Internet crimes can be one of the most complex tasks facing the law enforcement professional today. It requires a multidisciplinary approach, supported by technical expertise to a degree not commonly seen with traditional crime.

Friday, August 20, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, October 28, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)
Friday, January 14, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)
Thursday, March 31, 2022, Butler County Sub-Station/Western Tag Office (Augusta, KS)

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)

Child Sexual Abuse Investigations: Practical Guidance for Investigators

This course will teach participants how to investigate a child sexual abuse case from start to finish. Case studies will be utilized to enhance learning. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to assist them in working these cases in the future and keeping children safe from abusers.

Thursday, September 16, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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, 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, May 13, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

Crime Scene Photography

This is a one day course designed to provide an introduction to digital photography, camera operations and basic scene photography. This course will help students understand camera functions in order to create crisp, clear digital images. For crime scene photography we will focus on depth of field, overall, mid-range and close-up photography. We will also look at techniques for low-light and laser photography.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center (Topeka, KS)
Thursday, February 17, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)

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.

June 14-18, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

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)

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)

DARE Officer Training

The D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT) is an intensive two week course. It is designed using current educational philosophies and principles that enhance the transfer of decision-making and critical thinking skills. The DOT attendee will receive a working knowledge of the elementary, middle school and high school D.A.R.E. curricula.

October 18-29, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Domestic Violence, Protection Orders and Risk of Lethality

A class designed to define domestic violence, protection order, tools and strategies for assessing danger or risk of lethality. Responding to and investigating domestic violence, stalking orders, and lethality will be discussed along with the limitations of protection orders.

Monday, September 20, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)

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, 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.

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 Legal Updates

This six-hour block of instruction will provide Kansas Law Enforcement an opportunity to obtain legal and legislative updates that affect police operations and investigations.

Friday, July 16, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, July 22, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, August 2, 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.

May 24-26, 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.

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.

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.

June 14-18, 2021, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
December 13-17, 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)

Forensic Statement Analysis

This course will teach the student how to break down a statement (verbal or written) and reveal the chameleon within. It will teach the student an amazingly accurate interviewing technique that will allow the interviewer to extract the maximum amount of information from the interviewee as possible. The student will learn the most effective means to collect an uninfluenced and non-coerced written statement from a suspect, witness and a victim. This class will improve the officers listening skills and when utilized properly will improve their solve rate.

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

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)

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.

Monday, December 13, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

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)
June 1-4, 2021, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center (Wichita, KS)
August 3-6, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
November 2-5, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (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.

August 17-18, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)

Internet Crimes Against Children

The State of Kansas created criminal statutes 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)

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, 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)

KACP Leadership Conference

This year's conference will focus on Mental Health and Law Enforcement, Legal Up dates for ContemporaryIssues Facing Law Enforcement, Drug Tax Stamps Program Benefits, The Importance of Mindset in Police Leadership, National Security, Faith and Law Enforcement, and Leading an Agency Through a Line of Duty Death.

May 24-27, 2021, Hyatt Regency Wichita (Wichita, KS)
Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Hyatt Regency Wichita (Wichita, KS)

Kansas Police Administrators' Seminar

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.

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

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, 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

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

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

Law Enforcement Leadership Development

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.

Monday, July 12, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, January 10, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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.

Monday, September 13, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Opioid Overdose Recognition, Prevention and Response Strategies

This course is designed to equip first responders with the knowledge and resources to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose while saving lives. Further, this course will assist the first responder in acting as a resource for other first responders in their departments while fostering trust and collaboration between public safety officials and the public at large. Lastly, participants will learn to administer Naloxone to someone undergoing a drug overdose based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Thursday, May 20, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, July 23, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, August 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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)

Physical Child Abuse, Accidental Death and Homicide (Pediatric)

Injuries to babies and children are often missed as abuse, due to the lack of awareness and knowledge on the part of law enforcement and medical personnel. This course will cover various types of physical child abuse, including abuse that resulted in homicide.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)

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)

Practical Report Writing for the Line Officer

This course prepares participants through instruction and practice to properly prepare written reports common to the criminal justice/LE community. This course will focus on the structure of reports to include the reason reports are important. Attendees will be able to take good field notes, build a report that best represent what happened on scene, keep the report organized and build a report that will assist in the court hearing process.

September 23-24, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

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, May 17, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, June 23, 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, 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)

Science Based Interview and Interrogation

This course will focus on providing law enforcement officers with the training needed to conduct evidence-based interviewing and interrogation techniques that are shown to produce more information. Participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of rapport, formulating effective questions, disclosure of evidence, and how to obtain more information.

August 24-25, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
October 6-7, 2021, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, 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.

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

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, June 17, 2021, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)

Strangulation and Advanced Domestic Violence Investigations

Domestic violence crimes remain a frequent call that officers and detectives across the country must respond to and investigate. This course provides investigators with information on how to thoroughly investigate these crimes, to include strangulation, with practical tips that can be implemented and used immediately.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Training Site (Hays, KS)

Stress Management for Law Enforcement

Nearly 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, 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 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, September 8, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, December 7, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Undercover and Off-Duty Concealed Carry

This course will train officers in critical issues surrounding concealed carry and deployment of their firearms. Limitations in capabilities, gear selection, legal and policy issues will be discussed. Officers will train in methods to safely draw and re-holster with a concealment garment, as well as, how to minimize danger when uniformed personnel arrive.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Training Site (Dodge City, KS)

Property Crimes Investigation

Property Crimes Investigations is an 8-hour training designed to promote the development of participants in investigative techniques, problem-solving skills and case management skills that will promote thoroughness and professionalism leading to an arrest and aiding in a successful prosecution. This training toward new detectives or those aspiring to become detectives.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, KLETC Campus Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Learning Center Classroom B & C (Hutchinson, 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.