Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Officer Preparedness

Courses & Events

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


March 7-8, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)
March 9-10, 2022, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, KS)
October 18-19, 2022, 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.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

Monday, January 10, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Saline County Sheriff's Office (Salina, KS)
Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center (Topeka, KS)
Monday, February 7, 2022, The Venue (Derby, KS)
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Parsons (Parsons, KS)
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, 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.

This course contains no sessions
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Effective Police Writing

This three hour class is designed to enhance the skills of the law enforcement officer in writing accurate and complete police reports. Emphasis is placed on the proper techniques for writing effective police reports and avoiding common pitfalls that can undermine the officer's ability to refer to the report during courttestimony.

Monday, April 4, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 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.

January 19-21, 2022, The Venue (Derby, KS)
March 7-9, 2022, Gardner Justice Center (Gardner, KS)
September 27-29, 2022, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
December 5-7, 2022, Parsons (Parsons, 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, February 17, 2022, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site (Dodge City, 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.

February 28, 2022 to March 3, 2022, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)
May 2-5, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)
June 27-30, 2022, Parsons (Parsons, 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.

February 15-16, 2022, Washburn University KBI Forensic Science Center (Topeka, KS)
June 21-22, 2022, Hays KLETC Regional Site (Hays, KS)

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.

Monday, February 14, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)

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.

June 20-24, 2022, KLETC Campus Integrity Auditorium (Hutchinson, KS)

Officer De-Escalation Techniques

In today's world, Law Enforcement Officers must be efficient physically, mentally and verbally. This class is designed to give today's Police Officers the tools needed to effectively communicate with citizens in a way that everyone is safe, and situations are handled with the highest amount of respect and professionalism.

March 8-9, 2022, Lawrence Police Department Training Room (Lawrence, KS)

Pipeline Emergency Response Training

This course will provide all law enforcement officers in the State of Kansas the knowledge needed to effectively respond to a pipeline emergency by providing resources to identify what pipelines and products exist in each county/jurisdiction, to identify the local operator representing these pipelines, and how to work a coordinated effort in response to a pipeline incident.

Friday, March 25, 2022, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)
Friday, May 27, 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.

Monday, February 28, 2022, KLETC Campus Learning Center Classroom Bldg (Hutchinson, KS)
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 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.

Friday, December 10, 2021, Zoom Facilitated Sessions (Online, WEB)