May
6
to May 10

Public Safety Bicycle Instructor Training Course

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Public Safety Bicycle Instructor Training Course May 6-10. The training will be held at the Madisonville Police Department Training Center, located at 755 Industrial Drive.

The fee is $995 and includes all materials, including a memory stick with all instructor presentations, forms and other materials. Also included are a LouKa Tactical water bottle, a LouKa shirt and tire patch kits.

Deadline to register for the course is April 8, 2024. CLICK HERE to register. For more information, contact Kathy Vonk at kathyvonk@aol.com or call 794-260-2981.

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May
21
to May 22

Crisis Leadership for Law Enforcement

The Elizabethtown Police Department will host the Crisis Leadership for Law Enforcement course May 21-22 at its department located at 300 Mulberry Street. The two-day course focuses on preventing, mitigating and navigating the challenges that arise for law enforcement leaders. Topics include:

  • Critical Incident Leadership

  • Avoiding Reputational Crises Through Policy, Training and Values

  • Reputational Crisis Response Plan

  • Internal Communication: A Critical Audience

  • Change Leadership: Leading Through Shifts in Police Culture

The cost is $595 per student with a group rate discount of 10% for two or more from the same organization. CLICK HERE to register.

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May
22
to May 23

SAFE Training

A SAFE (Safe and Accessible Forensic Interviewing with Elders) Training will be held May 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), located at 400 Englewood Drive, Lower Level, in Frankfort.

The course is designed for elder justice professionals seeking to gain additional information on communicating with older adults who are alleged victims of crimes. CLICK HERE to register.

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Jun
17
to Jun 20

Public Information Officer Course

The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will offer a Public Information Officer Course: Managing the Media in Law Enforcement on June 17-20, 2024.

Tuition is $675, which includes parking at the University of Louisville. Course topics and areas of study include:

  • Understanding the media

  • Building critical relationships with the media

  • How to develop a proactive marketing strategy for your organization

  • Managing media interviews, press conferences and public speaking events

  • Managing the media during significant events

  • Preparation and strategies for effective communication

  • Identifying individual communication styles

  • Developing messaging strategies

  • Keeping your media message on track

  • Practical exercises involving on-camera coaching and assessment

  • Discussion of participant issues or local challenges with the press

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, call 502-852-6561.

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Jun
19
to Jun 21

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Instructor Certification Course

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Department will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) basic physical defense instructor certification course June 19-21. Upon successful completion, participants will be certified to reach the R.A.D. system of basic physical defense. The program includes physical defense workouts for technique development and an evening exercise that is designed to simulate confrontational circumstances.

The tuition is $550 and registration includes a 200-plus page instructor curriculum with a participant manual to copy.

CLICK HERE to download a registration form (PDF). For more information, call 225-791-4430 or email radsystems@RAD-Systems.com.

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Mar
19
to Mar 22

Less Lethal Instructor Program

The Elizabethtown Police Department will host a Less Lethal Instructor Program March 19-22. The class will be held in the Chief Tracy Schiller Community Room, located at 300 South Mulberry Street.

This 8-hour instructor-level course will cover OC Aerosols, impact munitions, chemical munitions, and distraction device munitions. Required equipment includes eye and ear protection, body armor required for LLIM, CHEM, and DD programs, duty gear normally utilized when deploying less lethal products, flame-resistant gloves, gas mask, and 37mm and 40mm gas launcher.

The host hotel is the Holiday Inn. Call 270-982-9466 to make reservations.

Tuition is $995. CLICK HERE for more information.

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Feb
16
8:30 AM08:30

Breaking the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence

The Office of the Kentucky Attorney General will host the virtual training Breaking the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence – Tools for Evidence-Based Prosecutions that are Victim-Centered, not Victim-Dependent, Feb. 16, from 1-3 p.m.

The course will be taught by Patti Powers, senior attorney advisor with AEQUITAS. This free training will increase knowledge and confidence in pursuing evidence-based prosecution for domestic violence cases. The training is intended for prosecutors, law enforcement and other allied professionals. CLICK HERE to register.

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Jan
16
to Jan 19

Public Information Officer Course

The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will offer a Public Information Officer Course: Managing the Media in Law Enforcement on January 16-19, 2024.

Tuition is $675, which includes parking at the University of Louisville. Course topics and areas of study include:

  • Understanding the media

  • Building critical relationships with the media

  • How to develop a proactive marketing strategy for your organization

  • Managing media interviews, press conferences and public speaking events

  • Managing the media during significant events

  • Preparation and strategies for effective communication

  • Identifying individual communication styles

  • Developing messaging strategies

  • Keeping your media message on track

  • Practical exercises involving on-camera coaching and assessment

  • Discussion of participant issues or local challenges with the press

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, call 502-852-6561.

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Dec
4
to Dec 8

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on Dec. 4-8 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Nov
6
to Nov 7

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Nov. 6-7, at the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort. Space is limited. Only 10 slots for outside agencies.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Nov
1
to Nov 2

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Nov. 1-2, at the Elizabethtown Police Department Training Room.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Oct
30
to Nov 3

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on Oct. 30-Nov. 3 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Oct
19
3:30 PM15:30

Continued Presence Webinar for Law Enforcement

The Center for Countering Human Trafficking will present its Continued Presence Webinar for Law Enforcement on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The webinar will focus on:

  • Why and how requesting Continued Presence strengthens a human trafficking investigation.

  • How to prepare and submit a Continued Presence request.

  • Recent improvements to the Continued Presence program.

CLICK HERE to register. Questions can be directed to continuedpresence@ccht.dhs.gov.

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Oct
18
to Oct 19

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Oct. 18-19, at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Training Room.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Oct
12
2:00 PM14:00

Community Crisis Co-Response Informational Webinar

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) re-issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the implementation of a Community Crisis Co-Response (CCCR) Program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is available under the "Department for Medicaid Services (DMS)." All applications are due by Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. ET. Each grantee may receive up to $775,000 through the grant period, with a 10% match for Years 1 through 3, up to 50% of which may be in-kind contributions. Funding is intended to support awardees in the planning, development, and creation of new co-response programs across the Commonwealth. Awardees will develop and implement infrastructure to support Co-Response Units (CRUs) that partner law enforcement or other first responders with embedded behavioral health resources. The CCCR is intended to lower the distress of individuals in crisis and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations. Eligible applicants are encouraged to attend the upcoming CCCR Informational Webinar: on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 2-3 p.m. ET. For more information, email kymobilecrisis@ky.gov.

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Oct
11
to Oct 12

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Oct. 11-12, at the Overlook Events Center in Pikeville.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Oct
9
to Oct 13

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on Oct. 9-13 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Sep
26
to Sep 27

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Sept. 26-27, at the Murray Police Department Training Room.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Sep
25
to Sep 28

Cold-Case Sexual Assault Investigations

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General and Office of Victim Advocacy are offering training focused on Cold-Case Sexual Assault Investigations: Reopening Cases and Notifying Victims. The course will be offered on the following date:

  • Sept. 25-28, at the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Shelby Campus.

The prerequisites for taking the course include completion of Working the Case I: Case Assessment and Review and Working the Case II: Case Follow-up Based on SAK Testing Results.

The class will provide investigative factors to consider when reopening “cold” sexual assault investigations. The course will cover investigative background work, including investigative planning and skills. This interactive course will allow officers to review and plan for their own cold case investigation and practice trauma-informed notifications and interview skills with trained actors.

CLICK HERE to register for the Shelby location.

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Sep
11
to Sep 15

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on Sept. 11-15 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Sep
11
to Sep 12

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • Sept. 11-12, at the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort. Space is limited. Only 10 slots for outside agencies.

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Aug
28
to Aug 31

Cold-Case Sexual Assault Investigations

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General and Office of Victim Advocacy are offering training focused on Cold-Case Sexual Assault Investigations: Reopening Cases and Notifying Victims. The course will be offered on the following date:

  • Aug. 28-31, at the Department of Criminal Justice Training.

The prerequisites for taking the course include completion of Working the Case I: Case Assessment and Review and Working the Case II: Case Follow up Based on SAK Testing Results.

The class will provide investigative factors to consider when reopening “cold” sexual assault investigations. The course will cover investigative background work, including investigative planning and skills. This interactive course will allow officers to review and plan for their own cold case investigation and practice trauma-informed notifications and interview skills with trained actors.

CLICK HERE to register for the Richmond DOCJT location.

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Aug
21
to Aug 25

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on Aug. 21-25 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Aug
7
to Aug 11

Defensive Driving Tactics

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Defensive Driving Tactics course Aug. 7-11 at its Richmond Campus. The course is designed to enhance the officer’s knowledge and skill in both patrol and emergency vehicle operations. The course will include an overview of vehicle dynamics, stopping, backing, turning, skid control, patrol driving, emergency response, pursuit techniques and night or low-light driving. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Aug
7
to Aug 9

SAKI Trauma Informed Interviewing for Sexual Assault Investigations

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General and Office of Victim Advocacy is offering training on SAKI Trauma Informed Interviewing for Sexual Assault Investigations. This course is approved for 24 KLEC in-service credit hours.

The course is designed to enhance an officer's skills in interviewing sexual assault victims in a trauma-informed manner. The investigation of sexual assault cases can be hindered using interrogation methods that revictimize reporters of sexual assault. Students will be made aware of the best practices in sexual assault victim interviewing and will have the opportunity to practice interviewing victims in a trauma-informed way.

The course will be offered on the following dates and locations:

  • Aug. 7-9, at the Richmond Police Department. Location TBA. CLICK HERE to register.

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Jul
24
to Jul 28

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on July 24-28 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Jul
17
to Jul 21

Interview and Interrogation

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host an Interview and Interrogation course from July 17-21 at the Calvert City Police Department. The course focuses on interviewing individuals during criminal investigations utilizing the cognitive interview techniques. Practical exercises and roll playing will be used to allow the student to practice active listening skills, rapport building techniques and cognitive interview techniques. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Jul
12
to Jul 13

ARIDE Training

The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety will host several ARIDE training sessions throughout 2023. ARIDE training is certified for 16 hours of KLEC training. The date and location are:

  • July 12-13, at the Jeffersonian Community Center in Jeffersontown

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, email Rob Richardson.

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Jul
10
to Jul 14

Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training will host a Contemporary Policing in the 21st Century course on July 10-14 – DOCJT’s Shelbyville Campus.

The course is designed to inform and enhance an officer’s awareness of the topics that are prevalent in policing in the 21st Century. The focus will be officer safety, officer wellness, human trafficking, hazardous device awareness, social media, advancements in police technology, legal updates, policing in times of crisis, and autism and the first responder. The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics through class discussion, graded homework assignments and the end of course written exam. Register using DOCJT’s Acadis portal.

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Jun
21
8:00 AM08:00

Gathering Evidence from Today’s Communication Technologies

The Department of Criminal Justice Training and the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center will present a Gathering Evidence from Today’s Communication Technologies course on June 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the DOCJT campus located at 4449 Kit Carson Drive. The course will be held in the Funderburk Building, Room 305. Topics will include:

  • How to access NDCAC’s Secured Law Enforcement Portal

  • A walk-through of NDCAC’s tools

  • Other available resources, including training

  • Case Scenario

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, contact Walter O’Neal at wwoneal@fbi.gov or call 540-361-4629.

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