Budgeting is more than balancing numbers-it is a leadership responsibility. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will step into a fictional community and work through an entire law enforcement budget cycle. Through a progressive simulation, they will set priorities, build and defend a budget, respond to unexpected costs and reductions, make strategic tradeoffs, and adjust when circumstances change. Participants leave with practical experience and tools they can apply to budget decisions in their own agencies.Thursday, January 21, 2027, KLEAC - KLETC Administrative Classrooms
Expand your leadership toolkit by learning when to coach rather than direct, advise, or solve problems for others. This interactive, two-day workshop equips leaders with practical coaching skills to strengthen others' critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.February 2-3, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
MISSOURI POST APPROVED...This course invites both men and women to engage in a thought-provoking exploration of the unconscious actions and beliefs that can shape workplace dynamics. By examining research studies and personal experiences, participants will uncover how these factors influence career growth and professional opportunities.January 12-13, 2027, Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
This intensive 8-hour course bridges the gap between basic academy training and true street leadership. Students will master the mental shift from reactive "responders" to proactive "scene leaders," learn to navigate small-town political and relational pressures, exercise peer influence without positional authority, and build practical strategies for long-term career survival in isolated environments.Thursday, February 11, 2027, Hays Police Department Training Room
As agencies face shorter timelines to leadership and promote officers earlier in their careers, developing the next generation of supervisors can no longer wait until after promotion. This interactive workshop helps participants evaluate their leadership pipeline, identify gaps, and explore practical ways to build judgment, confidence, and leadership capacity before the stripes go on.Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Hays 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.Tuesday, December 8, 2026, KLETC Integrity Auditorium Wednesday, December 9, 2026, BEST Conference Center