Instructor: Kevin Hardy

No image available Biography: Chaplain Kevin Hardy has been serving as a Police & Fire Chaplain for over a decade and prefers interacting with First Responders and the community on a regular basis. He wants to be a bridge between First Response agencies and the community and to bring hope and peace to someone on the worst possible day of their life. Chaplain Hardy retired from the United States Air Force in 2000 after serving twenty years as a Paramedic. He finished out his career serving alongside Law Enforcement and Security Forces as a Tactical Medic. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary and Bible College shortly after retiring from military service. Chaplain Hardy is one of the Pastoral Staff members at Bridgeport Community Church located in Midtown Kansas City. He is currently serving as the Head Chaplain of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. Chaplain Hardy is married to Lynelle and they are the proud parents of Alicia, Alaina, Alizabeth, and Aaron and grandparents of William and Jonathan.

Classes by this instructor


Mindfulness Techniques in Public Safety
This course will introduce officers to methods which allow the officer to consistently monitor their state of mind, interpret their emotions and control their responses to the effects of stress and conflict. Through lecture, demonstration and hands on exercises the students will explore practices that have positive benefits in terms of resilience and overall wellness to both their on-duty performance and personal lives.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center