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Featured Courses

Active Listening: A Critical Communication Technique

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

10/12/21 - 10/13/21

04/12/22 - 04/13/22

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.

Alternative Lethal Force for Officers: Knife Defense

02/24/22 - 02/24/22

04/26/22 - 04/26/22

06/02/22 - 06/02/22

This course will familiarize the officer with selection, carry and use of a knife when a firearm cannot be worn or is positioned in such a way it cannot be quickly deployed. The legal, policy and use of force considerations of knife use by law enforcement will be examined to provide a framework for officers to decide the relevance of this ancient tool to the unique needs of the modern law enforcement officer.

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

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

Retiree Firearms Qualification - HR218 Friday, July 30, 2021

Essential Legal Updates Monday, August 2, 2021

Instructor Development School August 3-6, 2021

Property Crimes Investigation Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NEW Offender DNA Collection Data Entry Process (STACSDNA) - 2021 Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Featured Courses

Active Listening: A Critical Communication Technique

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

10/12/21 - 10/13/21

04/12/22 - 04/13/22

Alternative Lethal Force for Officers: Knife Defense

02/24/22 - 02/24/22

04/26/22 - 04/26/22

06/02/22 - 06/02/22

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

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 Site (Dodge City, KS)
Friday, January 14, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional 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, September 14, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional 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)

Civil Process

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

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Bourbon County Sheriff's Office (Fort Scott, KS)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, KS)

Confidential Source Management

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

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

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 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.

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

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, 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 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)
Friday, January 28, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, 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)
Friday, February 11, 2022, 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.

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.

March 15-17, 2022, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, 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.

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.

Tuesday, August 31, 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.

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

Firearms Instructor School - Hand Gun Proficiency

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

March 21-25, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
June 13-17, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
October 3-7, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Foundations in Resilience 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 Site (Hays, KS)
Thursday, February 3, 2022, Seward County Sheriff's Office (Liberal, KS)
Thursday, April 14, 2022, Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium (Pittsburg, KS)

GLOCK Armorer's Course

Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one-day (eight-hour) class.
Please register at: AC-Armorer's Course

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, November 15, 2021, Shawnee Police Department (Shawnee, KS)
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.

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 Site (Dodge City, 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, 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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Kansas Juvenile Officers Association Annual Conference

The Kansas Juvenile Officers Association will be hosting their annual conference July 26-30, 2021 at the Oread Hotel in Lawrence, KS

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

Kansas Lethal Weapon Course: Investigating and Prosecuting DUI Related Fatalities

This course is specifically designed for Kansas prosecutors who handle and charge vehicular fatal cases and officers that deal with fatal crashes.

October 4-6, 2021, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, 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.

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

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, August 11, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

2022 KBI Laboratory - Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology and Databank

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 course to assist in the understanding of requirements, services and reports.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 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

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

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.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, January 10, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, May 13, 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, September 2, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, William L. White Auditorium, upstairs (Little Theater) (Emporia, KS)
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium (Pittsburg, KS)
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Seward County Sheriff's Office (Liberal, KS)

NEW Offender DNA Collection Data Entry Process (STACSDNA) - 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will be replacing the current offender DNA collection web-based system, or Prelog, with a new system called STACSDNA. This system will allow you to complete the DNA collection form electronically instead of manually.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, August 9, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Monday, August 23, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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, 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, August 6, 2021, Zoom Meeting (Virtual, KS)
Friday, November 5, 2021, Zoom Meeting (Virtual, KS)
Thursday, January 6, 2022, 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, August 13, 2021, Zoom Meeting (Virtual, KS)
Friday, November 12, 2021, Zoom Meeting (Virtual, KS)
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 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.

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

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, October 29, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, March 25, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, May 27, 2022, 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)

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 is geared toward new detectives or those aspiring to become detectives.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, 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.

This course contains no sessions

Retiree Firearms Qualification - HR218

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

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)
Tuesday, February 22, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 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.

September 27-28, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
October 6-7, 2021, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, KS)

Search and Seizure in the 21st Century

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.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, KS)
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Solo Officer Response

The RAIDER Training program exposes first-on-scene responders to the tactical skills necessary to operate successfully in the unique tensions of an active shooter setting - a hostile environment, populated by large numbers of civilians, with an Active Killer attempting to achieve the highest body count possible in the shortest amount of time. This is not a normal event, nor is the response.

October 12-13, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, KS)

Spiritual Fitness and Family Support in Public Safety

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

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Manhattan Fire Dept (Manhattan, KS)
Thursday, December 16, 2021, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, 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 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, 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.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Hays KLETC Regional 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.

Monday, April 4, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Monday, August 15, 2022, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

GLOCK Armorer's Course

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

Thursday, August 12, 2021, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, KS)

Trial Preparation, Testimony, and Prosecution Strategy

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

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)
Wednesday, April 6, 2022, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)