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Alternative Lethal Force for Undercover Officers

This course will familiarize the undercover officer with selection, carry and use of a knife when, due to the covert nature of the mission, 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 undercover law enforcement officer.

Monday, March 9, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

AR15 / M4 / M16 Rifle Armorer Course

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.


May 19-20, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Below 100

The mission of Below 100 is to reduce the line-of-duty deaths below 100 per year. This program aims to eliminate preventable line-of-duty police deaths and serious injuries through compelling common-sense training designed to focus on areas under the officer's control.

This course contains no sessions
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Blue Courage

Blue Courage is a transformational two-day leadership development workshop designed for all levels of a law enforcement organization. If your interest is self-improvement, increased engagement, stress-management, developing resilience, igniting culture change, combating cynicism, and improving overall health and well-being, then Blue Courage is waiting for you to answer the call!

March 25-26, 2020, Galena High School (Galena, 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, May 18, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

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, March 10, 2020, Seward County Activity Center (Liberal, KS)
Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, 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.

February 24-28, 2020, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts - Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)
April 20-24, 2020, Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters (Manhattan, KS)

DEA/KBI Basic Narcotics Investigators Course

The DEA/KBI Basic Drug Investigators Course is designed for officers and detectives recently assigned to a drug unit, who have little or no experience in narcotics enforcement; or those who aspire to conduct more effective and comprehensive drug investigations. 

This course contains no sessions
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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.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, McPherson Community Building (McPherson, KS)

Domestic Violence, Protection Orders and Risk of Lethality

An eight-hour, one-day 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.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Riley County Police Department (Manhattan, KS)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Finney County Law Enforcement Center (Garden City, KS)

Detecting Deception for Certified Fire Investigators

This course is designed to enhance your interview skills along with learning how to recognize truthful and deceptive behaviors. This training class will cover communication skills, developing rapport, theme development, as well as verbal and non-verbal signs to improve students ability to recognize truthful and deceptive behaviors. Law enforcement professionals and Fire Department investigators will benefit from this unique and interactive training.

May 18-20, 2020, Ford County Expo Center (Dodge City, KS)

Drug Identification and Field Testing Certification

This course prepares participants through instruction and practice to identify illegal substances during the course of their duties, use the correct field testing kits demonstrated by taking a final exam, and properly package and submit these substances to the KBI lab.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Ford County Sheriff's Office (Dodge City, KS)
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Saline County Sheriff's Office (Salina, KS)
Thursday, January 23, 2020, Derby Public Library (Derby, KS)

Essential Spanish for Law Enforcement

Essential Spanish for Law Enforcement 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.

February 4-6, 2020, Saline County Sheriff's Office (Salina, 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.

January 28-30, 2020, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)
April 14-16, 2020, Goodland Police Department (Goodland , KS)
September 22-24, 2020, Finney County Law Enforcement Center (Garden City, KS)
November 17-19, 2020, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, KS)

FTO 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.

July 28-29, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
December 1-2, 2020, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts - Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)

Field Training Officer Refresher

This class offers discussions about new officers entering the field training program and the challenges they bring with them. This course is recommended for Field Training Officers that have experience training and evaluating trainees in Patrol, Officers that are being tasked to be an FTO Manager needing an overview of what an FTO program is or officers with previous FTO experience looking to re-enter the field.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Barta Training Complex (Berryton, KS)
Friday, September 25, 2020, Ford County Sheriff's Office (Dodge City, KS)

Firearms Instructor School

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

March 30, 2020 to April 3, 2020, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
August 31, 2020 to September 4, 2020, KLETC Campus Firearms Range and Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

GLOCK Advanced Armorer's Course

This is a two-day (16 hour) class that goes beyond the basic armorer's course and discusses advanced maintenance and service issues for the GLOCK pistol.(Current armorers with at least two years' experience are eligible for the Advanced Armorer's Course (AA).

Please register at: AAC-Advanced Armorer's Course

For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.


February 19-20, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center 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.


Tuesday, February 18, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Gold Shield: Mass Shootings - Case Studies & Lessons Learned

The Parkland, Florida School shooting and the Century 16 mass murders will be examined in an effort to successfully address future mass shooting incidents.

This course contains no sessions

Helicopter Landing Zone Training

Public safety personnel interact with rotary winged aircraft for a number of different agencies and organizations, including law enforcement, firefighting, VIP transport and news media helicopters. This class will inform participants on several EMS landing zone procedures.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, April 28, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 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.

January 23-24, 2020, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center (Topeka, 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.

March 3-6, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
August 4-7, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, 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
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Kansas School Resource Officer Basic Training

This course is the first Kansas-developed basic School Resource Officer training.

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General will reimburse each participants' agency the $300 registration fee, upon successful completion of the course.


This course contains no sessions
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KGIA Annual Conference

The 14th Annual Conference will provide participants with various gang topics including Gangs 101, Mass Street Triple Homicide Case, CI/Interviews, Regional Updates, Officer Survival, and methods to assist with identification, investigations, as well as new trends and networking across Kansas and the United States.

February 11-14, 2020, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence (Lawrence, KS)

KS Association of Hostage Negotiators (KAHN) Simulation

This training is a field exercise for the Kansas Association of Hostage Negotiators (KAHN) which will consist of a group presentation and simulation break out session.

This course contains no sessions
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Law Enforcement Leadership Academy - Command School

The LELA Command School is a 300-hour, competency-based professional development program which blends classroom instruction with additional online coursework to deliver the concepts, tools, and practical resources needed for effective management.

Please register at: LELA-Command


January 13, 2020 to November 20, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

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


February 25-26, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
April 21-22, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
July 14-15, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
September 22-23, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Law Enforcement Leadership Academy - Supervisor School

This 40-hour program is geared toward frontline and newly promoted supervisors.

Please register at: LELA-Supervisor


April 13-17, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
October 12-16, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Law Enforcement Shotgun Armorer Course

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

Please register at: 2 Day Law Enforcement Shotgun Armorer Course

For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.


May 21-22, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Leading Change: Developing Women Leaders

This leadership development training program is geared toward women serving in public safety positions and those responsible for managing and training them. The program is open to women and men serving in both sworn and non-sworn positions.

April 20-24, 2020, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center (Wichita, KS)

Legal and Legislative 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. 

Thursday, July 16, 2020, The Venue (Derby, KS)
Friday, July 17, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, July 23, 2020, Topeka Police Department Training Facility (Topeka, KS)
Friday, July 24, 2020, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts - Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS)
Thursday, July 30, 2020, Ag Building (Liberal, KS)
Friday, July 31, 2020, Finney County Law Enforcement Center (Garden City, KS)
Thursday, August 6, 2020, Goodland Police Department (Goodland , KS)
Friday, August 7, 2020, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg (Hays, 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.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)
Wednesday, April 29, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, June 11, 2020, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg (Hays, KS)
Monday, August 24, 2020, Seward County Activity Center (Liberal, KS)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Pittsburg Fire Dept (Pittsburg, KS)
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Concordia City Hall (Concordia, KS)

Personal Financial Fitness for Public Safety

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, March 27, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Friday, May 22, 2020, Lyon County Sheriff's Office (Emporia, KS)
Friday, July 10, 2020, Ford County Sheriff's Office (Dodge City, KS)

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.

This course contains no sessions
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Resiliency in Public Safety

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, March 12, 2020, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center (Wichita, KS)
Thursday, May 28, 2020, Topeka Police Department Training Facility (Topeka, KS)

Responding to People with Dementia, Alzheimer's and Autism

Responding to People with Dementia, Alzheimer's and Autism is a six-hour, one day class (9 a.m.-4 p.m,) designed to assist participants in recognizing consumers presenting with Dementia or Autism in an attempt to better serve those individual's needs during stressful encounters through better communication.

Thursday, April 2, 2020, Lyon County Sheriff's Office (Emporia, KS)

SIG SAUER: P320 Armorer

Program content focuses on the mechanical functioning, disassembly/reassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field repair of the SIG SAUER P320 pistol.

Please register at: SIG SAUER ACADEMY

For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.


Wednesday, February 12, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Sig Sauer: MPX

Program content focuses on the mechanical functioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field repair of the SIG SAUER MPX platform.

Please register at: SIG SAUER ACADEMY

For Meals and Lodging at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.


Tuesday, February 11, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)

Sovereign Citizens & Domestic Terrorism

This eight-hour class will help participants identify, prepare for and respond to the Sovereignty Movement and to protect themselves during encounters.

This course contains no sessions
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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. 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, March 3, 2020, Douglas County Fairgrounds (Lawrence, KS)
Wednesday, March 4, 2020, Salina Police Department Training Room (Salina, KS)
Thursday, March 5, 2020, Colby Fire Dept (Colby, KS)
Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Riverside Park Community Building (Iola, KS)
Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Southwestern College Room 108 (Winfield, KS)
Thursday, June 4, 2020, Finney County Law Enforcement Center (Garden City, KS)

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.

Thursday, January 23, 2020, Goodland Police Department (Goodland , KS)
Friday, February 21, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Matt Samuels Community Building (Eureka, KS)
Thursday, April 23, 2020, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Thursday, May 14, 2020, Seward County Activity Center (Liberal, KS)
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Helvering Center-Agency on Aging (Marysville, KS)

Tactical Narcotics Debriefing Course

The Tactical Narcotics Debriefing Course is a unique training program that teaches the art and science of Tactical Debriefings for narcotics related situations. A Tactical Debriefing is defined as an interview with someone for the purpose of acquiring intelligence information. Tactical Debriefing is a tactically designed and deployed strategic interview conducted by a law enforcement officer(s) with a new arrestee, prison (or jail) inmate, or an offender on probation or parole, for the purpose of obtaining actionable intelligence information and human sources of intelligence (HUMIT).


This course contains no sessions
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Traffic Enforcement Strategies

This two-hour block of instruction will focus on Occupant Protection and Impaired Driving.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Wednesday, September 9, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (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, April 28, 2020, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)