Course detail: Courtroom Survival Skills: Mastering Report Writing, Search Warrant Development, and Courtroom Testimony

Participants will develop essential skills to succeed both in the field and in the courtroom. This course provides practical, hands-on training for law enforcement officers to enhance their report writing, craft legally sound search warrants, and confidently deliver courtroom testimony. Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises, officers will learn how to write clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports, ensure their warrants withstand legal scrutiny, and effectively present evidence under cross-examination. These skills are vital for building strong cases and maintaining credibility in court. 

 Learning Objectives: 

  • Participants will apply information learned to write clear, concise, and thorough reports accurately documenting an incident and supporting a successful prosecution. 
  • Participants will analyze critical information obtained from reports to construct a legally sound search warrant ensuring compliance with constitutional standards and judicial requirements. 
  • Participants will practice delivering confident and credible testimony while learning how to respond effectively under cross-examination and present evidence.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC or call 620.694.1400 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

 

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online at: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

 

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.

 Session Information: LE25167F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 01/29/25 and ending on 01/29/25
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CST
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Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Rob Reinhold

Facility Detail

Shawnee Police Department
5850 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
Shawnee Police Department

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $10.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.