This course will provide the learner with the skills and steps to conduct the Cognitive Interview Technique developed by Dr. Edward Gesielman, PhD and Dr. Ronald P. Fischer, Ph.D. This method has been proven to elicit more information and more accurate information from witnesses and victims of crimes. This translates into stronger cases when presented in a court of law. Information will be presented in a building block format, allowing the learner to receive the information from the lecture and immediately put it to use in practice sessions.

THIS CLASS IS KLEC APPROVED for 40 hours Course # 2561-23K

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.

This course will provide the learner with the skills and steps to conduct the Cognitive Interview Technique developed by Dr. Edward Gesielman, PhD and Dr. Ronald P. Fischer, Ph.D. This method has been proven to elicit more information and more accurate information from witnesses and victims of crimes. This translates into stronger cases when presented in a court of law. Information will be presented in a building block format, allowing the learner to receive the information from the lecture and immediately put it to use in practice sessions.

THIS CLASS IS KLEC APPROVED for 40 hours Course # 2561-23K

**16 KLEC Credit Hours (4/13-4/14) + two days of non-KLEC one-on-one retirement consultations**

This program is a component of the organization's comprehensive initiative to promote the well-being of its officers. It aims to provide students with insights into various facets of financial wellness during and after retirement. Geared towards troopers and officers who are planning to retire within the next 3-5 years, this course serves as an introductory guide to assist individuals in assessing their choices and preparing for the future. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics related to officer wellness, with a particular focus on the Kentucky Retirement System, retirement benefits, and the potential effects of social security, taxes, and other factors on career-related choices.

KLEC Approved Course #2651-24K

The Public Affairs Officer in-service will identify the public information officer's (PAO) role in planning for, developing, and delivering emergency public information. This course can also serve as an introduction to the role of new PAOs or to allow people with non-PAO roles to gain an understanding of how strategic communications impact critical incidents. Students can expect to spend significant time developing skills needed to be a full or part-time PAO. These skills are developed through written and oral communication exercises. Students will learn how to understand the workings of the media and develop tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PAO. Students will explore how critical incidents necessitate interactions with multiple agencies and departments and how to incorporate those into the incident management activities at the command and coordination levels. In a multi-agency response, several PAO’s may be required to interact with and manage personnel and information during the event by handling additional coordination and planning roles. Students will learn the importance of community engagement and education to meet the mission and goals of the Kentucky State Police. Strategies for community outreach, partnerships and engagement will be introduced. This will include marketing outreach projects through public dissemination of information, social media and digital media. Students will receive instruction in use and handling of agency education display assets including the safe transport of those displays.

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.

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 PENDING 40 hour KLEC CREDIT.