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Crowd Management and Protection Course
with Todd Coleman

This course will train attendees in the Kentucky State Police tactics, techniques, and procedures for responding to a crowd management situation at the platoon leader, squad leader, and squad member levels.
Attendance Restrictions: Only KSP Command Staff, Post-level leadership (Commanders, Lieutenants, etc.), and all Operations personnel that are assigned to a Post level Crowd Management Team may attend this course. Preference for attendance shall be given to Crowd Management Team members at the Squad Sergeant and Trooper Levels.
Special Instructions: Attendees of this course shall bring all of their individually issued crowd management equipment from post level: helmet with face shield, gas mask with bag, laser protective glasses, chest and leg protectors, riot stick, riot shield. Camel-bak type hydration carriers are encouraged to be brought as well but are not required.
This course is KLEC Approved for 40 hours
KLEC course number: 1630-25K
Forensic Mapping with sUAS
with Jack Hedges

KSP COURSE ONLY - UNITS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS COURSE: READ THIS COURSE DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
This course will teach the student how to operate unmanned aerial systems to document a crash and crime scenes. The student will then take data collected in the field with a UAS and process the data with Pix4D Mapper Software and Trimble Forensics Reveal software to produce scale diagrams and analyze the data.
Each student will receive an 8-hour UAS Operator Course certificate, and a 32-hour Forensic Mapping with sUAS certificate. This course is KLEC Credited for a total of 40-hours.
Course Prerequisite:
This is an Advanced Forensic Mapping Course. This course requires a heavy use of computer and software equipment. Students requesting to attend the course should be familiar with the use of forensic mapping equipment, software, and basic UAS operations.
Each student shall have already received training from KSP's Forensic Mapping course.
Lodging:
KSP - Available at KSP Headquarters on a first-come, first-serve bases. Contact Sonia Way to reserve a room email: sonia.way@ky.gov
Required Equipment:
- Unmanned Aerial System
- Remote Controller
- Tablet
- Charged batteries
- Firmware/applications updated
- Alienware/Dell Recon Computer
- Plug Charger
- 2-button mouse with scroll wheel
- 32GB USB Thumb Drive
- All students are required to have their own computer with Pix4D Mapper Software (apply for a temporary license no sooner than 5-Days in advance of the class. Do not plan to share a computer with a buddy)
- Applications on your Tablet or Smart Phone:
- AirHub Portal
- Pix4D Capture
- Appropriate UAS Controller App (DJIGo4, DJI Pilot, etc.)
- Ground Control Targets (six total)
- Total Station Equipment
Parking:
Please park in the lower lot (in-service / visitor parking).
Point of Contact:
KLEC Course # 2383-23K - sUAS Operations for Law Enforcement
KLEC Course # 2522-23K - Forensic Mapping with sUAS
FTO Certification
with Jamie Smith
This 16-hour course will introduce the attendees into the leadership role that they will now take on as a Field Training Officer. This course will outline the requirements of the KSP Field Training Officer Program. This course will stress the importance of a fair, consistent grading criteria as well as providing feedback to the probationary Troopers.
Advanced Forensic Mapping Workshop

This intensive three-day workshop is modeled after the Kentucky State Police (KSP) forensic mapping response to the I-75 mass shooting. The incident required an integrated approach using optical total stations, X7 laser scanners, GNSS receivers, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Challenging terrain, including dense tree cover and heavy foliage, necessitated multiple instrument setups and the complex merging of control points from various platforms.
Participants will begin with a hands-on refresher in operating optical total stations, with an emphasis on making multiple instrument moves and maintaining control accuracy across the scene. As the course progresses, students will incorporate laser scanning, GNSS data, and aerial imagery captured via UAS to build a comprehensive, georeferenced forensic map.
The workshop culminates in a final capstone project that simulates the I-75 mass shooting response. Students will apply all acquired skills and technologies to document and map a complex mock scene, demonstrating proficiency in advanced forensic mapping techniques used in real-world critical incidents.
Students are required to bring the following equipment to class:
Optical Total Station with all accessories, with fully charged batteries
X7 or X9 Scanner with all accessories and fully charged batteries
Alienware or Dell Latitude laptop, power cable, and a 3-button mouse.
Advanced Forensic Mapping Workshop

This intensive three-day workshop is modeled after the Kentucky State Police (KSP) forensic mapping response to the I-75 mass shooting. The incident required an integrated approach using optical total stations, X7 laser scanners, GNSS receivers, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Challenging terrain, including dense tree cover and heavy foliage, necessitated multiple instrument setups and the complex merging of control points from various platforms.
Participants will begin with a hands-on refresher in operating optical total stations, with an emphasis on making multiple instrument moves and maintaining control accuracy across the scene. As the course progresses, students will incorporate laser scanning, GNSS data, and aerial imagery captured via UAS to build a comprehensive, georeferenced forensic map.
The workshop culminates in a final capstone project that simulates the I-75 mass shooting response. Students will apply all acquired skills and technologies to document and map a complex mock scene, demonstrating proficiency in advanced forensic mapping techniques used in real-world critical incidents.
Students are required to bring the following equipment to class:
Optical Total Station with all accessories, with fully charged batteries
X7 or X9 Scanner with all accessories and fully charged batteries
Alienware or Dell Latitude laptop, power cable, and a 3-button mouse.
The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation
with Justin Flannery

This course will provide the student with the research and methodology as developed by John E. Reid and associates for a successful interview and interrogation strategies. Course topics will also cover relevant case law and indicators of deception.
Special Instructions: Each post has received two spots for this class, please have prior approval from your Commander before registering. All fees will be paid for through Financial Grants Manangement once all spots have been filled and registered through REID. The Academy will take care of registering each spot through REID.
General In-service for 2025
with Robert Hartley

This course is designed to update Kentucky State Police Troopers, Kentucky State Police Officers, and/or local law enforcement officers, of all ranks, on a variety of topics and tactics. Topics covered will include: defensive tactics update, STOPs update, SFST Refresher, Financial Wellness, TacMed Topics, Drill and Ceremony, "the 31", and a legal update. Classroom work and physical activity will be nearly 50/50. Students who do not participate in physical exercises and/or assignments will not receive in-service credit.
This class is approved for 40 hours of KLEC Credit.
2025 Financial Wellness
with Ron Gilbert

**16 KLEC Credit Hours (11/3-11/4) + two days of non-KLEC one-on-one retirement consultations**
This program is a component of the organization's comprehensive initiative to promote the well-being of its officers. It aims to provide students with insights into various facets of financial wellness during and after retirement. Geared towards troopers and officers who are planning to retire within the next 3-5 years, this course serves as an introductory guide to assist individuals in assessing their choices and preparing for the future. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics related to officer wellness, with a particular focus on the Kentucky Retirement System, retirement benefits, and the potential effects of social security, taxes, and other factors on career-related choices.
KLEC Approved Course #2651-24K
Will run