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Kentucky State Police Academy

Managing a Difficult Individual: A Legal and Tactical Approach

with Jamie Smith

Free

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

  • Dec 14th, 2026
    Mon from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kentucky State Police Academy

502-782-1864

380 Coffee Tree Rd
Frankfort, KY 40061 Get directions

Room: MP ROOM

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