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FTO Certification

Free

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.

The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation

Free

with Justin Flannery

Calendar Sep 29, 2025 at 8 am

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

Free

with Robert Hartley

Calendar Oct 20, 2025 at 8 am

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.

Full Course

Crowd Management and Protection Course

Free

with Todd Coleman

Calendar Nov 10, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

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

General In-service for 2025

Free

with Robert Hartley

Calendar Dec 8, 2025 at 8 am

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.

Full Course




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