Course detail: "Look What You Made Me Do: Best Practices in the Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases"

This three-day course is for law enforcement and prosecutors who want to improve and increase their expertise and knowledge in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases. The interactive, scenario-based class will focus on trauma-informed responses, barriers for prosecution and law enforcement, report writing and search warrants, charging cases, trial strategies, utilizing expert witnesses, forensic nursing and advocacy; attendee self-care, and many other topics. Attendees will work "real" cases from the initial 911 call through the prosecution phase. We strongly encourage law enforcement and prosecutors from the same jurisdiction to attend this class together. At the end of the course, attendees will have a greater understanding of the elements needed for a prosecutable and winnable case. 

Course Objectives:

  • Participants will gain knowledge on effective approaches and interview skills to enhance response and prosecutions.
  • Participants will gain an understanding of the barriers to prosecution and law enforcement. 
  • Participants will examine proper report writing and search warrants.
  • Participants will learn trial strategies and how to utilize expert witnesses.
  • Participants will determine the benefits of proper self-care.
Who Should Attend:
  • Law Enforcement
  • Prosecutors
Instructional Methods:
  • Lecture
  • Scenarios
Course Requirements:
  • 100% Participation
Fitness Requirements and Expectations: Low Active


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Noticeof Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

 TheUniversity of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement TrainingCenter (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City,Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made inconsultation with the Department of Education. The report is available onlineat: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

 The report contains information regarding campus safety andsecurity including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crimereporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and EmergencyNotifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexualassault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures theinstitution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other mattersof importance related to security on campus. The report also containsinformation about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar yearsconcerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus StudentHousing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled bythe institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Propertywithin, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The reportalso contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus StudentHousing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 A paper copy of the reportwill be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, youcan request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-upat a KLETC location.


 Session Information: LE25081F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 03/10/25 and ending on 03/12/25
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
Registration Fee : $150.00

Add-ons

Every day, starting on 03/09/25 and ending on 03/11/25
08:00am-05:00pm CDT
 

Bulletin

Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00 AM each day and is estimated to end at 5:00 PM each day. Onsite registration will be available at 7:30 AM. Participants are responsible for their meals, lodging, and travel.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Dung Kimble
Paul Kimble

Facility Detail

KLETC Campus
Integrity Auditorium
11009 S. Hornet Road
Hutchinson, KS 67501
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Integrity Auditorium

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $50.00 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.