***KSP ONLY***

The 2026 Mandatory Collision Reconstruction In-Service is required for all Collision Reconstruction personnel. All personnel are required to bring the following items to class on Monday.

Casio FX-300 series calculators

Note Taken Material

Trimble S5 Robotic Total Station and all accessories (fully charged before class)

Trimble X-Series Scanner with all accessories. (fully charged before class)

MDT or Post Level Collision Reconstruction Computer with Trimble Reveal installed.

Issued Z50 Digital Camera, Flash and Tripod.

The KSP Communications Training Officer (CTO) Course provides newly selected KSP CTO personnel with methods and principles of effective training at the local Post level.  A strong emphasis will be placed on the training environment, the need for thorough and consistent post level telecommunications training and will explain the use of evaluation forms and additional documentation required in the Standardized Telecommunications Training Program. Students will learn about Federal laws, vicarious liability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), stress and the CTO, interpersonal communications, verbal judo, customer service, qualifications of an effective CTO, training a multigenerational workforce, Communications Training Officer Program, standardized training, and the applicable forms.     

** This class is pending KLEC CREDIT for 16 Hours

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

Class Announcement Crash Energy Analysis Training

The Kentucky State Police Collision Reconstruction Program is proud to announce an upcoming advanced training opportunity in Crash Energy Analysis, presented in partnership with J.S. Held and nationally recognized reconstruction expert Gregory Russell.

This course will provide an in-depth examination of crash energy principles and their practical application in serious injury and fatal collision investigations. Attendees will strengthen their understanding of energy-based speed analysis, vehicle crush measurements, stiffness coefficients, and the proper use of published crash test data. Instruction will bridge the gap between theory and courtroom-ready application, ensuring participants can confidently articulate and defend their findings.

Topics will include:

Fundamental principles of kinetic energy and work-energy methods

Vehicle crush analysis and damage interpretation

Use of NHTSA crash test data and stiffness coefficients

Delta-V calculations and momentum considerations

Integrating energy analysis with EDR data

Report writing and courtroom testimony considerations

This training is designed for collision reconstructionists seeking to enhance their analytical skillset and deepen their technical understanding of crash energy methodologies. The course will be highly technical and mathematically focused, providing practical tools that can be immediately applied to complex investigations.

Additional details regarding dates, location, and registration procedures will be distributed soon.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn from industry-leading experts and elevate your reconstruction capabilities to the next level.

***KSP ONLY***

The 2026 Mandatory Collision Reconstruction In-Service is required for all Collision Reconstruction personnel. All personnel are required to bring the following items to class on Monday.

Casio FX-300 series calculators

Note Taken Material

Trimble S5 Robotic Total Station and all accessories (fully charged before class)

Trimble X-Series Scanner with all accessories. (fully charged before class)

MDT or Post Level Collision Reconstruction Computer with Trimble Reveal installed.

Issued Z50 Digital Camera, Flash and Tripod.

The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) program was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with input from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. ARIDE was created to address the gap in training between the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC/DRE) Program.

The SFST program trains officers to identify and assess drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, while the DEC/DRE program provides more advanced training to evaluate suspected drug impairment. The SFST assessment is typically employed at roadside, while an officer trained as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) through the DEC program conducts a 12-step evaluation in a more controlled environment such as a jail or a detention facility.

ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between the SFST and DEC/DRE programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs in states that have the DEC Program. One of the more significant aspects of ARIDE is the required student demonstration of the SFST proficiency requirement. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. This course will educate other criminal justice professionals (prosecutors, toxicologists, judges, etc.) to understand the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, to enable them to effectively work with law enforcement in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities.

ARIDE is a 16-hour training course and is taught by DRE instructors. The following summarizes the sessions contained in the ARIDE course:

• Introduction and Overview of Drugs and Highway Safety
• SFST Update, Review and Proficiency Examination
• Observations of Eyes and other Sobriety Tests to Detect Alcohol and Drug Impairment
• Seven Drug Categories
• Effects of Drug Combinations
• Pre- and Post-Arrest Procedures

This course is designed to build on the Standardized Field Sobriety Test practitioner course. In order for the participant to effectively utilize the information presented in this course, NHTSA has set a prerequisite of SFST proficiency. The participant will receive a short review and update. All participants are required to pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. Failure to successfully complete the SFST proficiency evaluation will result in dismissal from class.

 Prerequisites: 

Must pass an SFST Proficiency and Course Assessment on Day 1  

All participants must have had a approved NHTSA SFST course.

All participants must be SFST proficient

This course is KLEC approved for 16 hours, you must register for New Trooper if you plan on attending the full week. 

KLEC #:1640-23A

This In-service is a 3-day 24-hour course that will be primarily for Troopers from Cadet Class 103-106. The three days of the course will be a refresher of STOPS training and Counter Ambush.  For the last three remaining days, we will focus on tactics when approaching stopped vehicles as well as how to react when engaged in an ambush-type scenario. This course will allow Troopers to touch up and learn new skills that are crucial while working the road.

KLEC #2503-23K Approved for 24 hours

You have to register for an ARIDE class if you are planning to attend the full week of training.

KSP Sworn Only.

Note to Registrants:  This is a combined course.  Sept. 21-22 will be KY Emergency Managements "Lost Person Behavior" course (16 KLEC Hours); Sept. 23-25 will be KSPs "Incident Response with UAS Integration" (24 KLEC Hours).  Upon Registering, students will be required to attend both courses (40 KLEC Hours).  Students cannot claim KLEC credit if they have already taken the same course within a 3-year period.

This 40 hour course will teach students the topics of Lost Person Behavior and the integration of drone technology with law enforcement incidents.

Each student will receive training in UAS operations.  Students will be given a mulitiple-choice exam and be required to pass a practical evaluation.  Upon successful completion of the exam and practical evaluation, students will be certified to operation drones for KSP incidents.

Required Equipment:

• Each student should coordinate with their respective Posts to bring their agency drone for the certification day (no personal drones).
• Appropriate attire for outdoor activities (hiking shoes, rain jacket, etc.).
• Portable radio w/ lapel mic.
• MDT with charger.

Primary Instructor:  Sgt. Jack Hedges

Assistant Instructor:  Ofc. Anthony Blakemore

KLEC #: 2770-25K (Incident Response with UAS Integration)