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.


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 provides the most recent state and federal case law directly affecting Kansas street officers. During the class, there will also be deeper discussions about current hot topics in constitutional law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures.


Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site
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.


Monday, March 15, 2027, Haysville Community 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.


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 Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) and the Dodge City Police Department (DCPD) are proud to present a 2-day, specialized training designed to enhance your knowledge and investigative approach to criminal street gangs and criminal enterprises.


November 18-19, 2026, Dodge City Municipal Services Building
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.


November 19-20, 2026, Learning Center Classroom Bldg
February 9-10, 2027, Learning Center Classroom Bldg