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 […]

Northwestern University 2026 Kentucky Crash Courses

The Lyndon Police Department will be hosting the 2026 Kentucky Crash Courses with the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. These courses will train officers in Crash Investigation and Reconstruction. To register for a course, agencies may follow the QR Codes on the attached brochure or go to nucps.northwestern.edu/crashsequence The courses will be held at Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Road, Lyndon, KY 40222 Math & Physics REview for Crash Reconstruction Online January 5-9, 2026 Vehicle […]

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 April 28-29, 2026 Pikeville, KY Appalachian Wireless Arena Register Here June 16-17, 2026 Williamsburg, KY University of the Cumberlands Register Here July 15-16, 2026 Jeffersontown, KY Jeffersontown Police Department Register Here August 26-27, 2026 Maysville, KY Mason County Co-Op Extension Register Here September 23-24, 2026 […]

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 […]

De-Escalation Training – July 27th-30th, 2026

Transylvania University Public Safety will be hosting De-Escalation Training on the following dates: March 11-12, 2026 June 15-16, 2026 July 27-30, 2026 Visit https://www.ndtccentralregion.com/registration to register. See the below flyer for more information. 

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

Gatlinburg Law Enforcement Conference

The Gatlinburg Law Enforcement Conference will be held May 5-7, 2026. For more information, visit https://gatlinburglec.com/

National TIM Training Day – April 9th, 2026



Cold Case Homicide Investigations Seminar – July 14th-15th, 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 […]

Office of Medical Cannabis: Law Enforcement Training and Program Updates

The Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) will hold live webinars for law enforcement on the last Wednesday of each month through June 2026. The webinar, “Law Enforcement Training and Program Updates,” will provide an overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks around medical cannabis in the Commonwealth, while addressing practical steps for law enforcement to enforce the new frameworks. Officers will also receive instruction on OMC resources available to them and real time updates on the […]

PepperBall Instructor/Armorer Certification Course – June 24th-25th, 2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION PepperBall products can help reduce officer and suspect injuries, save lives, decrease the risk of litigation, and improve public perception of law enforcement agencies. The PepperBall System is an affordable, non-lethal tool designed for patrol, corrections, and tactical officers in a wide variety of situations. The PepperBall Instructor/Armorer Certification course involves intensive training in the use of the non-lethal PepperBall System, including operation, safety, maintenance, and deployment. This course certifies attendees as PepperBall […]