Courses & Events

Train to manage life-threatening injuries in high-threat environments. This course prepares officers and responders to provide medical care after neutralizing a threat and transitioning from danger to patient care.

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October 21-23, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

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 our classes offered in Hutchinson at KLETC, please contact Jenny Caywood at 620.694.1449 or jcaywood@kletc.org for reservations.

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November 10-11, 2026, KLETC Integrity Auditorium
January 21-22, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
October 19-20, 2027, KLETC Integrity Auditorium

Below 100 challenges law enforcement professionals to take responsibility for the everyday decisions that impact officer safety. This course reinforces simple, proven practices that reduce preventable line of duty deaths and injuries.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
Thursday, November 19, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Thursday, November 19, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site

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.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Dodge City KLETC Regional Site

This three day instructor course provides practical offensive and defensive tactics that can be immediately applied in the field. Participants learn simplified, effective techniques and training methods that can be easily integrated into agency use of force programs.

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This course contains no sessions

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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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

This course prepares law enforcement instructors and supervisors to evaluate use-of-force incidents through the lens of objective reasonableness, Kansas law, and agency policy. Participants examine defensive tactics principles, human performance factors, and decision-making considerations that influence force encounters and post-incident review.

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Friday, November 20, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

Foundations of Crime Analysis introduces law enforcement professionals to the essential tools and techniques used to analyze crime data and support informed decision-making. Participants will gain hands-on experience with basic Excel functions, crime pattern identification, introductory mapping concepts, and crime bulletin development. This course highlights how crime analysis enhances investigations, patrol operations, and officer safety through clear, actionable analytical products.

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Friday, November 6, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This Gold Shield event examines the evolution of the active shooter threat and equips law enforcement leaders with critical lessons learned to improve preparedness, response, and victim outcomes. The morning session explores the broader threat landscape, while the afternoon session focuses specifically on law enforcement strategy, planning, and tactical readiness.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2026, KLETC Integrity Auditorium
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, BEST Conference Center

The Grappler Police Bumper Train the Trainer course prepares designated law enforcement instructors to deliver safe, consistent, and legally defensible training on the operation and deployment of the Grappler Police Bumper system. Participants gain hands on experience, instructional resources, and teach back practice to support effective agency level implementation and ongoing operator training.

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October 26-27, 2026, Kansas Speedway

This course examines how bias can influence decision-making, officer safety, and professional conduct. This course provides law enforcement and corrections personnel with a practical understanding of bias-based policing requirements under Kansas law, along with tools and scenarios to recognize and manage bias in the field. Participants will gain strategies to support fair, impartial policing, reduce liability, and strengthen public trust through informed and transparent practices.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026, City Hall - Sterling
Thursday, November 12, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Thursday, November 12, 2026, Hays KLETC Regional Site
Friday, December 4, 2026, Leawood Justice Center
Friday, December 4, 2026, Leawood Justice Center
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Leawood Justice Center
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Leawood Justice Center

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.

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October 5-8, 2026, KLETC Integrity Auditorium
December 7-10, 2026, Maintenance and Operations Center for the Derby Public Schools
January 11-14, 2027, Olathe Health Education Center
March 1-4, 2027, KLETC Integrity Auditorium
May 24-27, 2027, KLETC Integrity Auditorium

This 40-hour course provides newly assigned detectives and investigators with a foundation in criminal investigations. Participants will explore investigative responsibilities, death investigations, crimes against persons and property, financial crimes, investigative interviewing, crime scene and forensic resources, crime analysis, search warrants, and case preparation. Instruction is delivered by experienced practitioners and subject matter experts who provide practical, real-world perspectives to support successful investigative outcomes.

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October 12-16, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This course provides law enforcement professionals with practical, hands on training to strengthen crime scene documentation and evidence collection skills. Led by experienced Crime Scene Investigators, the course emphasizes proper scene security, photography, fingerprint and DNA collection, and decision making related to escalating forensic resources. Participants gain foundational skills that support investigative integrity and successful case outcomes.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2027, Johnson County Crime Lab

Life Beyond the Badge helps law enforcement professionals thoughtfully prepare for career transitions through practical tools, private sector insight, and wellness focused guidance. Participants gain strategies to translate their experience, plan intentionally, and navigate the professional and personal realities of life beyond the badge.

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Thursday, January 21, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This refresher course reinforces post-blast scene processing and reconstruction skills through classroom review and practical exercises on a live training range. Participants will document, collect, and evaluate evidence to reconstruct simulated explosive devices.

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Thursday, March 25, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This hands-on course equips law enforcement professionals with practical tools to collect, analyze, and document open-source intelligence. Participants learn how to leverage publicly available information and social media to generate leads, identify suspects, and strengthen investigations.

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Friday, November 13, 2026, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site

This hands on course prepares law enforcement and corrections professionals to safely apply restraints, conduct searches, identify contraband, and maintain custody and facility security through practical, scenario based training.

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October 20-21, 2026, New Century Adult Detention Center