Training Opportunities

Julie Parker Communications Training Options for Public Safety

Public Information Officer Fundamentals for Public Safety: Designed for public information officers and leaders who oversee public messaging but are looking to build a guiding strategy, this training blends social strategy, media relations, crisis communications, and positive PR. The course is built around our “run it like a newsroom” approach and culminates in a practical exercise on day two with mock news conferences. Crisis Communications: This course is designed to prepare public safety leaders and […]

Elder Justice Roll Call Videos – Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse: An Officer’s Role

Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse: An Officer’s Role training video series, developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), with support provided by the Elder Justice Initiative, was designed for patrol officers to quickly recognize and respond to various types of elder abuse. The roll call videos can be played through the internet or downloaded to your own equipment. Each video is less than 10 minutes to allow for elder abuse training […]

2025-2026 Law Enforcement Officers in Work Zones

As many of you may have heard the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has developed a course for all law enforcement officers who provide “traffic control” in a work zone to take.  This includes all police, sheriff, and Kentucky State Police.  Effective January 1, 2026, all law enforcement officers assigned to project sites in KYTC work zones are required to complete certification before working in a work zone.   That is why this is being put out now […]

2026 ARIDE/DRE Class Schedule

KACP/KOHS 2026 ARIDE Schedule To register for an ARIDE class just click on the “Register Here” link and it will take you to the registration. Dates City Location Registration Link September 23-24, 2026 Murray, KY Murray Police Department Training Room Register Here November 18-19, 2026 Burlington, KY Boone County Sheriff’s Training Room Register Here December 9-10, 2026 Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown Police Department Register Here You can also click on the link below which will take […]

Support That Saves: A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support

Education is the first step in building an effective peer support program. Support That Saves: A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support is a three-day training opportunity that covers all elements of building and maintaining an effective peer support program. Peer support programs provide many benefits to first responders, including acknowledging the difficulties of response work, strengthening teams, and equipping them to cope effectively. Delivered as part of TEEX’s Wellness and Resiliency Program for […]

Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Class – October 12th-22nd, 2026

Free ATF Training Events

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will be hosting a series of free training events across Kentucky and West Virginia in the coming months. These courses are designed to support law enforcement professionals in strengthening firearm and violent crime investigations. Building a Bulletproof Case This 8-hour Crime Gun Intelligence training covers current crime gun trends and provides instruction on NIBIN, NESS, eTrace, and effective investigative techniques related to firearm and violent crime […]