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Kentucky State Police Academy



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CJIS/ Terminal Agency Coordinator

Free

with Miranda Luttrell

Calendar Nov 4, 2026 at 8 am

This is a 3 day course where the LINK operator will be provided with advanced techniques of CJIS and a basic understanding of duties and responsibilities of the TAC. 

Spots are limited to CJIS certified operators.

Full Course

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

Free

with Jamie Smith

Calendar Nov 4, 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 5, 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

Supervising Critical Incidents

Free

with Dallas Greer

Calendar Nov 9, 2026

This course is a more in-depth version of the 8-hour block taught during the KSP Supervisors Academy. It is designed to provide KSP supervisors at all levels with the information and tools needed to manage a large-scale, adversarial, active-threat incident from it’s beginning - prior to KSP SRT arrival - to its operational conclusion. Additionally, the various roles and responsibilities within the Incident Command System will be discussed and applied through practical group exercises and case studies from real-world KSP critical incidents. The focus during these exercises and case studies will be command decision-making, both at a tactical and strategic level.

 

Understanding the key principles, concepts, and strategies used in:

1. managing a dynamic tactical problem,

2. the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary,

3. how incident command develops and works within the framework of the KSP

4. the science and philosophy behind tactical decision-making,

5. planning strategies for law enforcement tactical operations, &

5. UOF (use of force) considerations in a critical incident…

 

THIS CLASS IS 40 HOURS OF KLEC CREDIT. 2872-26K

Will run

2026 Collision Reconstruction In-Service - Mandatory

Free

with Zachary Alsip

Calendar Nov 9, 2026 at 8 am

***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.

Communication Training Officer (CTO) In-Service

Free

with Dacia Wood

Calendar Nov 10, 2026 at 8 am

The Communications Training Officer (CTO) In-service class is designed for current agency CTOs and will provide a review on the proper completion of program evaluation forms and training methods.  Agency CTOs will be provided with information on recent updates and revisions to program forms and will then participate in practical exercises designed to give them practice with proper form completion.  Additionally, the CTOs will be provided with information on methods and techinques for training a multigenerational workforce.

Civilian Supervisory Academy

Free

with Courtney Brookman

Calendar Nov 16, 2026

The Civilian Supervisory Academy is a four-day professional development program designed specifically for KSP civilian supervisors. Participants will build practical skills across a range of supervisory topics including leadership, emotional intelligence, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, team effectiveness, delegation, progressive discipline, documentation, performance management, leave administration, KHRIS, and change management. Each participant will complete a capstone project applying course content to a real challenge from their own branch/post, leaving with a concrete action plan they can implement immediately.

This academy is required for all civilian supervisors hired or promoted within the last three years with no prior supervisory experience with KSP.

Start time: 8:30 AM EST

Location: KSP Academy; Classroom 1

Full Course

CJIS/ Terminal Agency Coordinator

Free

with Miranda Luttrell

Calendar Nov 16, 2026 at 8 am

This is a 3 day course where the LINK operator will be provided with advanced techniques of CJIS and a basic understanding of duties and responsibilities of the TAC. 

Spots are limited to CJIS certified operators.

Full Course




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