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Kentucky State Police Academy



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Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Nov 23, 2026 at 8 am

This course provides officers with an overview of managing difficult individuals by applying constitutional law, communication strategies, and agency policy. Topics include First Amendment protections (RAPPS), identification and tactics of First and Second Amendment auditors, protected vs. unprotected speech, applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and the legal standard for determining when a person has been seized under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasis is placed on lawful, professional response and effective de-escalation techniques.

 

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED FOR 8 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT

KLEC Approval #2913-26K

Full Course

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Nov 24, 2026 at 8 am

This course provides officers with an overview of managing difficult individuals by applying constitutional law, communication strategies, and agency policy. Topics include First Amendment protections (RAPPS), identification and tactics of First and Second Amendment auditors, protected vs. unprotected speech, applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and the legal standard for determining when a person has been seized under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasis is placed on lawful, professional response and effective de-escalation techniques.

 

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED FOR 8 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT

KLEC Approval #2913-26K

Full Course
Taser 10 User Training
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Taser 10 User Training

Free

with Courtney Milam

Calendar Dec 7, 2026 at 8 am

This will complete the practical portion of user training for the Taser 10.  This course will include but not be limited to: reality based training, virtual reality, nomenclature, weapon manipulation, and drills.


Prerequisite: Taser 10 Online User Course (Axon Academy)

Telecommunications Academy

Free

with Dacia Wood

Calendar Dec 7, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 4 weeks

Academy dates are split btween two 2 week periods.  The first 2 weeks will be December 7th to the 18th and the last 2 weeks will be January 4th to the 15th.

Warrant Service - East

Free

with Dallas Greer

Calendar Dec 8, 2026 at 8 am

This course will provide sworn personnel with a structured overview of warrant service operations through the framework of decision-making, planning, and tactical methodology. Instruction will begin at the philosophical foundation of warrant service operations with emphasis on critical thinking concepts, and then transition into strategic planning models and tactical application considerations associated with warrant execution. Topics include risk analysis, controlling objective, the safety priorities, PIETO, the Commander’s Decision Analysis Framework, and the 7-step warrant service process. This course will assist you in establishing proven processes on how to safely and effectively execute a warrant, defining a “high-risk” warrant & when to call SWAT, and planning for the “Big 4” contingencies. This course is lecture-based and informational in nature and does not include practical, hands-on training.

 

*This location is subject to change 

 

KLEC Approved Course #2918-26K

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Dec 14, 2026 at 8 am

This course provides officers with an overview of managing difficult individuals by applying constitutional law, communication strategies, and agency policy. Topics include First Amendment protections (RAPPS), identification and tactics of First and Second Amendment auditors, protected vs. unprotected speech, applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and the legal standard for determining when a person has been seized under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasis is placed on lawful, professional response and effective de-escalation techniques.

 

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED FOR 8 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT

KLEC Approval #2913-26K

Full Course

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Dec 15, 2026 at 8 am

This course provides officers with an overview of managing difficult individuals by applying constitutional law, communication strategies, and agency policy. Topics include First Amendment protections (RAPPS), identification and tactics of First and Second Amendment auditors, protected vs. unprotected speech, applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and the legal standard for determining when a person has been seized under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasis is placed on lawful, professional response and effective de-escalation techniques.

 

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED FOR 8 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT

KLEC Approval #2913-26K

Full Course

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Dec 16, 2026 at 8 am

This course provides officers with an overview of managing difficult individuals by applying constitutional law, communication strategies, and agency policy. Topics include First Amendment protections (RAPPS), identification and tactics of First and Second Amendment auditors, protected vs. unprotected speech, applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), and the legal standard for determining when a person has been seized under the Fourth Amendment. Emphasis is placed on lawful, professional response and effective de-escalation techniques.

 

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED FOR 8 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT

KLEC Approval #2913-26K

Full Course




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