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Course detail: Gold Shield Signature Lecture Series 2026: Confronting the Active Shooter Threat - Understanding the Problem and Strengthening Law Enforcement Response

Gold Shield: Signature Lecture Series is a high-impact leadership and wellness seminar designed to bring nationally recognized thought leaders to Kansas to share their expertise on contemporary issues in law enforcement leadership. This series delivers actionable insights on leadership, resilience, and organizational excellence.

Law Enforcement Keynote Speaker,

Firearms Trainer, and Author

Ed Monk - First 30 Seconds

Morning Session: 0900-1200

A General Study of the Active Shooter Problem and How to Minimize Victims

This fast paced and research driven presentation examines the evolution of the active shooter threat and the recurring challenges that contribute to high victim counts. Drawing on lessons learned from attacks at schools, churches, businesses, and government facilities, the session provides a structured analysis of attacker behavior, weapon selection, target environments, and common attack dynamics.

Participants will explore critical planning concepts, including the importance of time and response math in shaping outcomes. The presentation offers practical recommendations for individuals and organizations aimed at reducing victimization through preparation, awareness, and informed response planning.

This session establishes a foundational understanding of the threat environment that informs more advanced law enforcement specific strategies discussed in the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session: 1300-1500

Critical Law Enforcement Lessons Learned from Active Shooter Attacks

Building on the morning's threat analysis, this session focuses specifically on law enforcement response to active shooter incidents. Participants will examine operational realities, environmental challenges, and the most likely engagement dynamics officers will face during these events.

Through analysis of both successful and failed interdiction efforts, the presentation highlights more than twenty critical lessons learned from prior incidents. Topics include tactical preparation, mental readiness, environmental considerations, and differences in response across various attack locations.

This session is designed to assist law enforcement leaders in strengthening agency training, skill development, and operational preparation to improve response effectiveness and minimize casualties.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Analyze patterns and characteristics common to active shooter incidents across multiple environments.
Explain how time factors and response dynamics influence casualty outcomes.
Identify operational lessons learned from prior interdiction efforts.
Apply evidence based insights to improve agency level training, planning, and tactical preparedness.

Who Should Attend

Chiefs and Sheriffs
Command staff
Tactical team leaders
Patrol supervisors
SRO's
Law enforcement trainers
Emergency management professionals

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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.

Session Information: LE27035F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 12/08/26 and ending on 12/08/26

Times:

09:00am-03:00pm CST

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Lunch will be provided. Please dress in layers as room temperature may be difficult to adjust.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Ed Monk

Biography: Ed Monk is a police officer, firearms trainer, author, former schoolteacher, and retired U.S. Army officer. He has researched and delivered training on the active shooter threat since 2007, providing instruction to law enforcement agencies, schools, churches, and businesses nationwide.

Ed has been an invited speaker at numerous international, national, and state conferences, including IACP, ILEETA, IALEFI, NASRO, and NAFTO. In 2007, he retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander after 24 years of active duty service in the United States, Europe, and Iraq.

Following his military retirement, Ed taught high school and served as a deputy sheriff in Kentucky. He currently serves as a part-time police officer in Arkansas. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science in U.S. History from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a Master of Science in Adult Education from Kansas State University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He is the author of First 30 Seconds.

Facility Detail

KLETC Campus

Integrity Auditorium

11009 S. Hornet Road

Hutchinson, KS 67501

Facility Resources
KLETC Building Directory (PDF Document)
Driving Directions - KLETC (PDF Document)
CE Rules and Regulations (PDF Document)

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 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.