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.

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

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.

This course is designed to develop the student’s skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to excel as a law enforcement instructor.  Course content will include rules and regulations associated with being a law enforcement instructor as well as methods of being an effective instructor, researching topics of instruction, lesson plan development, and skills of teaching adult learners.  Successful completion of this course will qualify the student to apply for instructor certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council in accordance with 503 KAR 1:100.

KLEC Approved Curriculum #2701-24K

This course is designed to provide instruction to Troopers and Officers in Combatives and Tactics.  Students will learn different levels of force and options while dealing with resisting or combative persons. Students will be taught how to perform proper techniques in the following areas: applying handcuffs from standing or prone positions, upper and lower body strikes/combinations; defensive blocking with angles/movement, defense against chokes and grabs; takedown options, takedown defense, weapon retention, firearm takeaways, and ground defense.

Troopers and Officers will understand they are not restricted to only the techniques in this curriculum; however, they will understand the force used must be justified and necessary and fall within the grounds of the principles taught during training, follow Kentucky State Police policy, KRS, and adhere to Constitutional Laws such as Graham v. Connor.

This Class is KLEC Approved for 40 hours KLEC #2134-25K

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.

KLEC Approved Course #2918-26K

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

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