Courses & Events

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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November 17-18, 2026, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site
March 2-3, 2027, Learning Center Classroom Bldg
April 20-21, 2027, Riley County Public Works Training Room
May 13-14, 2027, Hays KLETC Regional Site

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 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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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

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

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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September 23-24, 2026, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site
November 19-20, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg
February 9-10, 2027, Learning Center Classroom Bldg