KACP is always excited about the various training opportunities that take place throughout Kentucky. If you are a member and wish to have a local training opportunity featured here, please Contact Us with the information.
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 […]
Read More2025 ARIDE/DRE Class 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 October 8-9, 2025 Burlington, KY Boone Co SO Training Room Register Here October 28-29, 2025 Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown PD Training Room Register Here You can also click on the link below which will take you to the NKPSTC Calendar and find classes that way. There will be a registration […]
Read MoreFree Webinar – Training Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis
The Office of Medical Cannabis is holding its first webinar for law enforcement to help them understand the relevant laws and regulations in the Commonwealth next Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. ET. Learn more and register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-5UtrqrqSNmTXwK85sCedg Upcoming Dates Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 10am-11am Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 10am-11am Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 10am-11am Register at kymedcan.ky.gov/law-enforcement
Read MoreNorthwestern University 2025/2026 Kentucky Crash Courses
The Lyndon Police Department will be hosting the 2025/2026 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 Course Dates Crash Investigation 1: At Scene Investigation October 6-17, 2025 Crash […]
Read MoreElder 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 […]
Read MoreAccreditation Manager Training Course – November 19th, 2025
Recognizing that the success of the accreditation process is dependent upon the skills of the accreditation manager, this course was developed specifically for the K.A.C.P. Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager. This one-day course is designed to assist the Accreditation Manager with all phases of the Accreditation Program process. By the end of this course the Accreditation Manager should be able to: Interpret a standard Read and write a directive that meets compliance Identify and show proofs […]
Read MoreSPI Training Available at the University of Louisville
November 17-21, 2025 – First-Line Supervisor – Louisville, KY – 40 hours of KLEC approved December 1-4, 2025 – Commanding the Narrative: Media Mastery for Law Enforcement Leaders – Louisville, KY – 32 hours of KLEC approved
Read MoreFBI LEEDA Media & Public Relations Class – October 6-10, 2025
Public safety professionals cannot succeed without the support of the communities they protect. Build trust within our community by signing up for FBI-LEEDA’s Media & Public Relations course, hosted by our department in Louisville, KY from 10/6/2025 to 10/10/2025! Students will engage in topics such as image, branding and perception, crisis communications, social media best practices and media interviews. Sign up for this 4 1/2-day training with us by visiting: https://fbileeda.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1889560
Read MoreDefense Technology Training Academy Crowd Management/Mobile Field Force Instructor & Grenadier for Crowd Management Instructor – March 16-20, 2026
The Elizabethtown Police Department is a host and training site for the upcoming Defense Technology Training Academy Crowd Management/Mobile Field Force Instructor & Grenadier for Crowd Management Instructor classes in Elizabethtown, KY, scheduled for March 16-20, 2026. Please see the attached flyers for more information. All students can register by visiting the websites listed below and clicking on the appropriate link: If students already have a PoliceOne profile, click here to register: https://olt.defense-technology.policeoneacademy.com/ If you […]
Read More2025-2026 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 […]
Read More2026 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 January 28-29, 2026 Frankfort, KY KY Transportation Building Register Here February 11-12, 2026 Madisonville, KY Madisonville PD Training Center Register Here February 18-19, 2026 Wilder, KY Wilder Police Department / City Hall Register Here April 28-29, 2026 Pikeville, KY Appalachian Wireless Arena Register Here June […]
Read MoreLexington PD Hosting FBI/LEEDA Trilogy Courses
The Lexington Police Department is again proud to host the FBI/LEEDA Trilogy of Leadership courses. The dates for each course are listed below and course descriptions/registration/location information can be found on the attached flyers. Command Leadership Institute (CLI) – February 23rd-27th, 2026 Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) – April 20th-24th, 2026 Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI) – January 19th-23rd, 2026
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