This course provides foundational knowledge of explosives to assist law enforcement personnel in identifying improvised explosive devices, recognizing materials used in their construction, and understanding injuries associated with explosive incidents. The training is designed to support patrol, investigative, and tactical operations by increasing awareness of evolving threats.

Participants will examine trends in criminal activity, including the use of rudimentary explosive devices by narcotics traffickers, sovereign citizen groups, and other criminal enterprises. Instruction focuses on recognizing indicators of explosive devices, understanding methods of detonation, and applying this knowledge to develop probable cause in criminal investigations.

The course also introduces available bomb squad resources at the local, regional, and federal levels to support law enforcement response and investigation.

Core Competency

Participants will apply foundational explosive awareness knowledge to identify potential explosive threats, recognize related materials, and articulate probable cause in support of safe and effective law enforcement operations.

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.