Law enforcement professionals play an essential role in fostering safety, trust, and partnership within their communities. This course explores the integral relationship between officers, their departments, and the diverse communities they serve. Students will examine how departmental and community cultures influence one another and establish foundations for mutual expectations. Through guided discussion, reflection, and scenario-based learning, participants will analyze issues of trust, transparency, and ethics, and identify the impact of individual officer behavior on public perception.

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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

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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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 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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Thursday, June 4, 2026, Butler County Sub-Station/Western Tag Office
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

This course provides law enforcement personnel with foundational knowledge to recognize improvised explosive devices, identify explosive materials, and respond safely. Participants gain practical insight to support patrol, investigative, and tactical operations.

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Thursday, September 3, 2026, Edwards Campus 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

Below 100 challenges law enforcement professionals to take responsibility for the everyday decisions that impact officer safety. This course reinforces simple, proven practices that reduce preventable line of duty deaths and injuries.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Parsons KLETC Regional Site
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Parsons 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 three day instructor course provides practical offensive and defensive tactics that can be immediately applied in the field. Participants learn simplified, effective techniques and training methods that can be easily integrated into agency use of force programs.

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September 30, 2026 to October 2, 2026, Johnson County Community College

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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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

Non-fatal strangulation is an indicator of lethality in domestic and sexual violence cases that can at times be overlooked. In this interactive class, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of strangulation as well as how to ask "the right questions" that will take into consideration how trauma may affect the victim's response.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Kingman Armory

This course enhances law enforcement response to overdose death investigations with a focus on cases that may rise to federal prosecution. Participants gain insight from federal partners, forensic experts, and real world perspectives to strengthen investigative outcomes.

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Thursday, August 13, 2026, Dodge City Municipal Services Building

This course provides practical, hands-on training for law enforcement professionals on developing, managing, and controlling confidential informants. Participants learn best practices, legal considerations, and operational strategies to safely and effectively utilize informants in criminal investigations.

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May 27-29, 2026, Garden City Police Training Center

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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Monday, May 11, 2026, Sanders Station, Overland Park Police Department
Monday, May 11, 2026, Sanders Station, Overland Park Police Department
Monday, May 11, 2026, Sanders Station, Overland Park Police Department

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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September 2-4, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

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
June 2-3, 2027, 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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May 11-13, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg
August 12-14, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
September 30, 2026 to October 2, 2026, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site
December 9-11, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg
March 15-17, 2027, Hays KLETC Regional Site
March 29-31, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
May 10-12, 2027, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

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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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

Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one-day (eight-hour) class.

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Thursday, December 3, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

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

When combined with the techniques taught in the Level 1 course, GST Level 2 provides any law enforcement agency with a complete defensive tactics solution. With 17 additional techniques, GST Level 2 covers everything from multiple officer arrest procedures and dynamic weapon retention to vehicle extractions and compliant handcuffing techniques (low risk and high risk).

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November 2-6, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

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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October 26-27, 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
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Parsons KLETC Regional Site
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Parsons KLETC Regional Site

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.

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July 13-16, 2026, Garden City Police Training Center
August 24-27, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
October 5-8, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

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

Retirement is a major life transition that extends beyond leaving the profession. This evidence-based course helps participants prepare for a fulfilling and purposeful retirement by exploring goal setting, financial readiness, relationships, and overall wellness. Through guided discussion and practical exercises, participants will create a personalized plan to support a smooth, rewarding transition into the next chapter of their lives.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Seward Co Event Center

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety equips law enforcement and other first responders with practical skills to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. This training teaches participants how to provide initial support, reduce stigma, and connect individuals to appropriate professional care using the MHFA Action Plan. The course strengthens confidence, promotes open dialogue, and supports healthier, more resilient public safety professionals and agencies.

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Monday, May 11, 2026, Overbrook Public Library

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

Peer Support is a means for a department to show support to their employees, offering them opportunities to care for themselves and their families. Peer Support helps those, who without it, might turn to substances, illegal activity, poor performance, seeking a different career, mental health issues and even suicide.

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January 25-29, 2027, Integrity Auditorium

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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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, 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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May 27-28, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

This course is a 4-hour SFST re-certification class. This course is for any certified law enforcement officer who is in need of SFST re-certification. Any full-time, part-time, or reserve officer is welcome to attend. There is no cost for this training. This course will provide you training with new tools to detect impaired drivers and to combat the growing drunk driving problem in every community.

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Thursday, June 25, 2026, Goodland Police Department
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Goodland Police Department

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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Monday, October 26, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg

The UOFITP is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully design, develop and implement Use of Force training using static, dynamic, and interactive training principles. The UOFITP is for law enforcement professionals who train officers or agents in the principles of Use of Force, develop or revise Use of Force policy, and are responsible for review and evaluation of agency Use of Force incidents. It is not designed as an end user course which teaches an individual how to use force correctly. The UOFITP utilizes adult learning principles as well as problem based training, role-play, lecture and demonstrations to give the student the skills they need to be successful developing and teaching their own training programs related to Use of Force.

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September 14-24, 2026, Integrity Auditorium

This course prepares law enforcement instructors and supervisors to evaluate use-of-force incidents through the lens of objective reasonableness, Kansas law, and agency policy. Participants examine defensive tactics principles, human performance factors, and decision-making considerations that influence force encounters and post-incident review.

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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.