Course detail: Surviving an Active Killer Attack

Course Description
Surviving an Active Killer Attack is a 4-hour seminar presented my Michael Howell, a retired police commander who was personally involved with in a lethal force attack in 2017 with an active killer at a big box store in Lenexa, KS. 

The course provides an in-depth study of the active killer tragedies in society, both past and most recent. Through the course, participants will not only gain a stronger understanding of the threat, but more importantly, how to better understand how an individual can make the ultimate decision to commit such acts of violence. 

The latter half of the course will provide the participant a first-hand account of the actions of both the active killer, and the responses from Captain Howell and the responding on-duty officers. Video, 911 calls for police, and a discussion of lessons learned close out the seminar.

Participant Course Objectives
  • Gain a stronger understanding of the threat facing many aspects of society today concerning active killers.
  • Experience and gain a better understanding of the thought processes involved in responding to an active killer attack. 
  • Leave with new skills to better prepare both the officer and their agency. Or in the case of civilians, a better understanding of how to identify a developing active killer before the attack and how to best prepare themselves for such an encounter.

Open to:
  • Law Enforcement
  • Civilians

Course Requirements: 

  • 100% Attendance and participation

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion:





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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: LE25005F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 10/04/24 and ending on 10/04/24
Times: 08:00am-12:00pm CDT
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Participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging, and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 12:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30 AM.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Michael Howell

Facility Detail

Hays KLETC Regional Site
2101 E 13th Street
Hays, KS 67601

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.