The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has developed a comprehensive Lab Services Training and Outreach Program. This portion of the series focuses on the Laboratory section performing different types of chemical analysis: Seized Drugs, Toxicology, and Trace.  These forensic science disciplines can provide crucial analysis of evidence from confiscated drugs to DUI blood testing to primer gunshot residue identification.

Course Competency: Participants will employ best practices in evidence collection and packaging, as well as the interpretation of reports from chemical analysis-based sections of the KBI Laboratory.

Course Objectives:

Toxicology

• Understand submission requirements for impaired driving cases
• Learn pre-submission parameters affecting analysis
• Learn current trends in impaired driving cases
• Understand the KBI's post-mortem testing capabilities and collaboration with public health on drug overdose cases

 Chemistry

• Understand general submission and packaging requirements for seized drugs and clandestine laboratory cases 
• Learn emerging threats in drug chemistry
• Understand the basics of Delta-8 THC, hemp, and marijuana
• Learn about resources for the seized drugs field testing

 Trace

• Learn about current (and future) types of Trace examinations offered by the KBI
• Understand the types and significance of Trace exam conclusions
• Understand the misperceptions and limitations of Trace testing
• When can the KBI Trace Section help with your specific investigation
• Review actual case scenario examples
• Acquire familiarity with supplies and equipment utilized for the collection of trace evidence (PGSR, fire debris, etc.).

Who Should Attend:

• Law Enforcement Officers
• Court Services Personnel

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary

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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.