Course detail: Navigating Public Records: Kansas Open Records and Open Meetings

This course provides Kansas public officials, law enforcement personnel, and government employees with a foundational understanding of the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) and the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA). Participants will learn how to handle requests for public records lawfully, recognize exemptions and enforcement risks, and navigate meeting obligations under KOMA, including executive sessions and First Amendment considerations. Through practical examples and legal guidance, this training aims to ensure compliance and transparency in public service. 

Learning Objectives: 
  • Identify the key provisions, exemptions, and responsibilities under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), including how to respond to records requests lawfully and effectively. 
  • Explain the requirements and limitations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), including appropriate notice, executive session procedures, and public access rights. 
  • Apply strategies for compliance and risk mitigation when handling KORA/KOMA-related issues in daily operations and interactions with the public. 

Fitness Requirements and Expectations: 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 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: LE26095F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 09/09/25 and ending on 09/09/25
Times: 08:00am-11:30am CDT
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Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Laura Oblinger

Facility Detail

Dodge City KLETC Regional Site
236 San Jose Dr.
Rm 17
Dodge City, KS 67801

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.