By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

1. Apply the Critical Decision-Making Model (CDM) to assess and respond to dynamic incidents. 

2. Recognize indicators of mental health crises and other behavioral emergencies. 

3. Use tactical communication strategies to defuse tense encounters and build rapport. 

4. Identify and employ appropriate tactical options that prioritize safety and preservation of life.5. Demonstrate teamwork and coordination to manage critical incidents effectively. 

6. Integrate all learned concepts in scenario-based exercises that simulate real-world situations. 

Who should attend: Law enforcement officers (local, state, & federal) 

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary 

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 to 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.