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The annual Joint Law Enforcement conference for 2008 will be held at the Wichita Airport Hilton Hotel starting May 21, 2008 and will conclude after the Law Enforcement Awards banquet Friday evening. This will be the 20th annual event that is co-sponsored by the Kansas Peace Officers Association, the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kansas Sheriff's Association. Each year, the event closes with the recognition of Kansas law enforcement officers that have been recognized for their actions in the line of duty for the past year. Unfortunately, we will this year again honor another officer that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
The reservation line for the hotel is 1-800-247-4458 or 316-945-5272. Room rates are $88 plus 12.3% tax. The cutoff date is set at May 4, 2008. Fees are: Registration $30, Banquet $25, Shooting pistol and shotgun, $5 each and Golf $30.
The following is a tentative schedule of events for the conference.
Wednesday, May 21 |
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| 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:30 AM | KACP meetings |
| 10:00 AM | KPOA Board and General meeting |
| 11:30 AM | KPOA Board Luncheon |
| 1:00 PM | KSA Board and General meeting |
| 3:00 PM | KACP General meeting |
| 6:00 PM | Hospitality |
Thursday, May 22 |
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| 8:00 AM | Registration (Will be available at range and golf course) |
| 8:00 AM | Firearms Competition Sedgwick County Range |
| 8:00 AM | Golf Tournament - Consolver Golf Course - Consecutive Tee Times 4 person scramble. |
| 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Vendors Displays Open (Please support our vendors) |
| 6:30 PM | Vendor Reception |
Friday, May 23 |
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| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Training |
| 9:00 AM | Vendors may be available |
| 6:00 PM | Tri Presidents Reception |
| 7:00 PM | Law Enforcement Awards Banquet |
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 0800-0830 | Welcome | |
| 0800-1200 | QPR Suicide Prevention Training Police officers frequently come into contact with suicidal persons. An article in the FBI's archives estimates "suicide by cop" to comprise 17 to 48% of the deaths attributed to line of duty shooting by officers. Being provoked or attacked by suicidal persons whose intention it is to oblige the officer to shoot them in self-defense makes a working knowledge of suicide etiology crucial. Law enforcement personnel may also learn of a suicide crisis involving a fellow officer, personal family member, or civilian friend. You may be the only "gatekeeper" capable of responding to save a life. Increasingly, police officers fill important gatekeeper roles while on and off duty in schools, neighborhoods, college campuses and non-traditional work sites. |
Dr. Doug Williams Chaplain, St. Catherine's Hospital, Garden City, KS |
| 1200-1300 | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
| 1300-1500 | Public Safety Technology Tools,
Techniques and Assistance Technology has evolved over the years in its use and importance to the overall public safety mission. Technology has become the silent partner, enhancing capabilities, and helping to stretch thin resources. This presentation will provide an overview of several ongoing and emerging technology programs, which have significant potential to support Federal, State and Local Public Safety technology programs of the U.S. Department of Justice/National Institute of Justice and how Public Safety can leverage this work as well as get assistance in their technology endeavors. |
Scott Barker, Deputy Director, Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center (RULETC), Hazard, Kentucky |
| 1500-1700 | Legislative Updates | Ed Klump, KPOA Legislative Liaison
Other Speakers to be assigned. |