The FBI will provide a federal overview of criminal civil rights statutes related to Color of Law, Hate Crimes - Bias & Uniform Crime Reporting, and FACE Act violations. Video examples of the use of force and color of law incidents will demonstrate state and/or federal criminal and department violations.Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
This class discusses livestock theft from beginning to end. Included topics: how livestock theft tips are received, gathering of physical evidence, how to conduct follow-up after a theft has occurred, and using DNA as a prosecution tool.Animal mutilation is also presented. Photographs from mutilation cases are shown and crime scenes are explained. Importance is also placed upon knowing your local livestock auction barn managers and building rapport with farmers and ranchers. Fence line disputes between owners will also be discussed. Stray cattle and found cattle, and how Sheriffs can bring these types of calls to a successful resolution will be presented. Liability issues if livestock are allowed to remain at large will also be covered. Also included in this discussion is why Kansas is not a brand state.Other topics discussed: the Screwworm epidemic in Mexico that may enter the United States. Avian Influenza (known as bird flu), which is hitting many producers in Kansas. Chronic Wasting Disease is also covered, which has become a problem in Kansas deer herds.Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Over the past several years, active community violence situations have brought attention to how first responders respond. One particular concern is how medical care is provided to victims during the early stages of the response. Usually, law enforcement is the first on the scene, and depending on scene safety considerations, they may be the only responders to provide initial aid to themselves, their partners, other first responders, and civilians. As violence against law enforcement and other first responders continues to increase, research shows that having medical providers near downed officers within seconds of being injured increases the chance of the injured officer surviving the incident.January 28-29, 2026, Integrity Auditorium May 27-28, 2026, Integrity Auditorium