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• NEGOTIATIONS FOR PATROL 2-DAY & SCENARIOS

  • Start
    02/18/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    02/19/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Venue @ Madison Park 512 E. Madison Derby, Kansas

  NEGOTIATIONS FOR PATROL
  2-DAY & SCENARIOS

  February 18 & 19
  Wednesday & Thursday
  8 am - 5 pm

  The Venue @ Madison Park
  512 E. Madison
  Derby, Kansas

  Registration Cost:  $350.00

  Register Here

  www.ixi.solutions

  Hosted by:  Derby Police Department

  Are you ready to master the moments that matter most, before tactical teams arrive? Elevate skills in effective and field-tested negotiation and communication techniques. Led by a hostage negotiator, this training equips officers to stabilize volatile scenes, influence behavior, and gather critical information when you are the first responders.

  • Build confidence handling volatile street encounters. No hesitation.
  • Influence behavior confidently under real-world pressure. No shortcuts.
  • Stabilize crises with thorough planning and information gathering.
  • Manage crises before tactical support arrives. Stay steady.

  Benefit from practical negotiation techniques designed for real patrol investigations. Build confidence stabilizing scenes, gathering critical information, and preparing incidents for tactical response when specialized teams arrive. Through hands-on exercises and realistic scenarios, officers develop reliable skills to manage volatile encounters and move cases forward safely. These aren’t theories—they’re field-tested practices built through repetition in real-world situations.

  AI Practice Scenarios!

  Curriculum:
  

  • Crisis Negotiation for Patrol
  • • Skills to stabilize volatile encounters and establish communication control before tactical resources arrive.
  • Active Listening & Verbal Containment (ALS / MOREPIES)
  • • Increase cooperation, reduce resistance, & gather critical real-time information during high-stress encounters.
  • Scene Stabilization & Tactical Preparation
  • Command Triangle & Team Roles
  • • Understand how patrol, supervisors, and negotiators integrate effectively during evolving incidents.
  • Behavioral Change Stairway & Decision Dynamics
  • Apply behavioral progression frameworks to influence
  • cooperation and guide voluntary compliance.
  • Phases of Negotiation
  • • Move incidents through Venting, Dialogue, and Surrender
  • Suicide Intervention Skills
  • Direct engagement techniques, suicide ladder assessment,
  • crisis qualification, and next-step planning.
  • Practical Decision-Making for Patrol
  • Scenario-Based Training & Role-Playing
  • Hands-on tactical communication exercises
  • Back-to-Back Communication Drills.

  AI Practice Scenarios!

  Registration Cost:  $350.00

  Register Here

  www.ixi.solutions

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• Gold Shield Signature Lecture: Guarding the Heart - A New Perspective on Leadership, Influence, and Resilience

  • When
    03/02/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213

  Gold Shield Signature Lecture: Guarding the Heart - A New Perspective on Leadership, Influence, and Resilience

  March 2, 2026

  Overland Park, KS (Edwards Campus)
  12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213
  

  Strong leaders don’t wait for a crisis—they prepare for it. This free, cutting-edge course focuses on proactive strategies for building mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual resilience for law enforcement and public safety professionals.

  Led by Dr. Gregory J. Amundson, in partnership with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), the course introduces innovative leadership frameworks and five exemplary leadership practices designed to strengthen leaders and the organizations they serve.

  Two opportunities to attend:

  • March 2 – Overland Park, KS (Edwards Campus) - 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS

  • March 4 - Huchinson, KS (KLETC)

  Registration is FREE:
  https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LE26191F&courseId=GS26&categoryId=10023

  Open to: First responders, public safety, and criminal justice professionals.

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• Gold Shield Signature Lecture: Guarding the Heart - A New Perspective on Leadership, Influence, and Resilience

  • When
    03/04/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    KLECT - Hutchinson

  Gold Shield Signature Lecture: Guarding the Heart - A New Perspective on Leadership, Influence, and Resilience

  March 4, 2026

  KLETC - Hutchinson

  Strong leaders don’t wait for a crisis—they prepare for it. This free, cutting-edge course focuses on proactive strategies for building mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual resilience for law enforcement and public safety professionals.

  Led by Dr. Gregory J. Amundson, in partnership with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), the course introduces innovative leadership frameworks and five exemplary leadership practices designed to strengthen leaders and the organizations they serve.

  Two opportunities to attend:

  • March 2 – Overland Park, KS (Edwards Campus) - 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS

  • March 4 - Huchinson, KS (KLETC)

  Registration is FREE:
  https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LE26191F&courseId=GS26&categoryId=10023

  Open to: First responders, public safety, and criminal justice professionals.

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• Post Academy Training School (P.A.T.) – Maintaining the Profession

  • Start
    03/17/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    03/18/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    KLETC - Hutchinson

  Post Academy Training School (P.A.T.) – Maintaining the Profession

  March 17–18 | KLETC – Hutchinson

  This course is the entry point into KLETC’s Post Academy Training (P.A.T.) School, designed specifically for officers early in their careers. It’s a great option for agencies looking to provide structured, competency-based professional development beyond basic training.

  Maintaining the Profession focuses on professionalism, ethics, wellness, and career longevity, including:

  • KS-CPOST investigations and training requirements

  • Professional and personal ethics

  • Officer wellness and fit for duty

  • Career satisfaction and legacy

  Registration:
  https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LE26211F&courseId=MTP&categoryId=10023

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• De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement

  • When
    03/25/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Overbrook Public Library, 317 Maple St., Overbrook, KS 66524

  De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement

  March 25, 2026

  8AM-5PM

  Overbrook Public Library
  Community Room
  317 Maple St.
  Overbrook, KS 66524

  FREE
  Lunch provided for all attendees
  

  Under the guidance of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) De-Escalation Center serves law enforcement agencies by providing Department of Justice (DOJ)-certified training that will advance contemporary de-escalation practices. This training is provided at NO COST.
  
  De-escalation is “Taking action or communicating verbally or non-verbally during a potential force encounter in an attempt to stabilize the situation and reduce the immediacy of the threat so that more time, options, and resources can be called upon to resolve the situation without the use of force or with a reduction in the force necessary” - International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2017, p.2

  CORDINATED BY:  Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), in partnership with the U.S. DOJ COPS Office and Get Safe.

  HOSTED BY:  Overbrook Police Department

  To register, visit https://www.lemitonline.org/_dev/calendar/reg.php?item=653

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• Lyon County Sheriff's Spring Training

  • Start
    04/07/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04/09/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lyon County Fairgrounds, Anderson Building 2650 West Highway 50, Emporia, Kansas

  Lyon County Sheriff's Office
  ANNUAL SPRING TRAINING

  
  

  Tuesday- Thursday, April 7, 8, 9, 2026

  Lyon County Fairgrounds, Anderson Building
  2650 West Highway 50, Emporia, Kansas

  REGISTRATION HERE 

  Registration is only $75!
  

  We will be offering up to 25 hours of continuing education.

  There will be exceptional door prizes/giveaways, food, and great company.

  Registration will open online only on January 1, 2026.

  We will keep posting any new information on our website for quick and easy access https://lyoncountyso.com/spring-training-conference

  An array of vendors!

  Due to unknown impacts from the FIFA soccer event in Kansas City, it is encouraged to book your lodging early.

  We look forward to seeing you!

  Agenda

  Tuesday, April 7

  • 0800-0830 Welcome announcements and Honor Guard - Emporia Police Department Honor Guard
  • 0800-1000 Identifying fraudulent identification, Drug Tax Stamps - Agent Doug Bedford- Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control
  • 1000-1200 KBI response to Child Abductions, Case Study of Kansas’ Blue Alert - Meghan McGinnis- Kansas Bureau of Investigation
  • 1200-1300 Lunch catered on site
  • 1300-1500 Case Law Updates - Colin Wood-Retired Kansas Bureau of Investigation
  • 1500-1700 Internet threats facing Law Enforcement at work, on patrol, and at home - FBI Special Agent Enoch Laudie
  • 1730-2100 Sheriff’s Steak Fry- Grill’s hot from 1730-1900 hours

  Wednesday, April 8

  • 0800-1700 Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction - Lt. Charles Chapeau Georgia State Patrol, Lt. Jeff Fuller Tennessee Highway Patrol - Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction Association (MVCI)
  • 1200-1300 Lunch catered on site (presentation by Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office)

  Thursday, April 9

  • 0700-0800 Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
  • 0800-0900 Implicit Bias- Investigator Eric Lawrence, Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office
  • 0900-1100 Policing the Fire Scene- Investigator Eric Lawrence
  • 1100-1200 CPOST responsibilities and review of the Kansas Training Act for Law Enforcement Executive Director Mike Brown
  • 1200-1300 Lunch catered on site
  • 1300-1500 K-9 Procedures for patrol -Trooper Ben Marten, Kansas Highway Patrol
  • 1500-1700 Cryptocurrency Investigations - Special Agent Thomas Alber, Kansas Racing and Gaming

  *Challenge coin exchange, gun raffle, and other giveaways*

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• The Anatomy of a Homicide Investigation

  • Start
    04/13/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04/15/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    10963 Metcalf Avenue Overland Park, KS 66210

  
  

  The Anatomy of a Homicide Investigation
  April 13-15, 2026

  
  Drury Inn & Suites, Kansas City Overlan Park
  10963 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210
  
  

  The Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association (SEHIA) invites you to join us for The Anatomy of a Homicide Investigation, jointly hosted by the Johnson County (KS) District Attorney’s Office and SEHIA, and presented by SEHIA.

  Join SEHIA in Overland Park, KS, on April 13-15, 2026!

  We are happy to announce a special room rate at the Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park, just minutes from the training site.

  https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10178570

  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.
  • Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* - Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.

  Make your reservations by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to receive the reduced rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10178570.

  SEHIA is also thrilled to announce that POST credits are available to Missouri police officers.  

  This training event is a must-attend for law enforcement professionals, both rookies and veterans. 

  What to Expect

  • Step-by-Step: Learn homicide investigation from start to finish
  • Cutting-Edge Training: Learn from nationally recognized experts and gain insights into the latest investigative techniques.
  • Case Presentations: As always with SEHIA, learn from investigations ripped from the headlines: BTK Case Study: Investigation to Conviction and Staged Homicide 
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals who share your commitment to solving complex cases during training and social events

  Act Now

  Don’t miss your chance to attend one of the premier events in homicide investigation. Spots are filling fast!

  Register now to secure your spot. Early registration discounts are available.

  For more information, visit our website: https://sehia.org/ 

  If you have any questions, feel free to contact conference@sehia.org 

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• 4th Annual Crisis Response & Resource Symposium

  • Start
    04/23/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04/24/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    KLETC - Hutchinson

  4th Annual Crisis Response & Resource Symposium

  April 23–24 | KLETC – Hutchinson

  This day-and-a-half symposium brings together professionals involved in crisis response to share resources, ideas, and best practices for supporting individuals and communities in crisis.

  Featured presenters and organizations include:

  • Candy Finnigan – Nationally recognized interventionist and KU alum

  • Chris Fields – Retired OKC Fire Department member

  • High Plains Mental Health Center

  • Passageways, Ltd.

  • The Battle Within

  • Minds Matter

  • Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – Community Engagement

  • Greenbush – Crisis Preparation in School Districts

  A catered lunch will be provided on Thursday, April 23, and single-occupancy dorm rooms are available for an additional charge.

  Registration:
  https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LE26198F&courseId=4ACRARS&categoryId=10023

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• KPOA Training Conference

  • Start
    09/28/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    09/30/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Drury Plaza Hotel 400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS

  Register

  
  

  2026 KPOA
  Training Conference

  September 28-30, 2026

  Drury Plaza Hotel
  400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS

  Hotel group rates are available until August 26, 2026.
  You may reserve your room online or you may call 316-262-5000 or 800-325-0720.
  Please enter or provide Group Number 10127370  

  The Drury Plaza Hotel offers breakfast and a light dinner buffet for those registered and staying at the hotel.   

  Lunch will be provided each day of the conference.

  CONFERENCE ITINERARY:
  The conference itinerary is presently in the planning phase.
  Check back later for updates.

  Monday, September 28

  • Noon: Lunch (provided)

  Tuesday, September 29:

  • Noon: Lunch (provided)
  • 3:15 - 5:00:  KPOA Business Meeting / Legislative Updates Ed Klumpp

  Wednesday, September 30:

  • Noon: Lunch (provided)

  Hospitality Area & Evening Activities
  We invite all conference attendees to join us in the Hospitality Area, which will be open on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. This is a great opportunity to relax, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy refreshments after the day’s sessions.

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  Conference Registration: $250.00  

  HOTEL INFORMATION: The conference will be held at the Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel, located at 400 W Douglas Ave in Wichita. 

  Hotel group rates are available until August 26, 2026.
  You may reserve your room online or you may call 316-262-5000 or 800-325-0720.
  Please enter or provide Group Number 10127370  

  VENDORS WELCOME!

  We are actively seeking vendors for our conference.
  For more information, visit our Corporate Sponsorship page.

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