Conferences

Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 KSA Fall Training Conference! 

The dates for the 2025 Kansas Sheriffs' Association Fall Training Conference are NOVEMBER 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2025. The event will be held again this year at the Kansas Star Event Center, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110The Vendor Exhibit Day will be on Wednesday, November 5th and online Vendor Registration will open around June 1st. 


Register Now for the 2025 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training!

Attendee Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training. The dates for the training are MAY 6th and 7th, 2025 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) with May 6th focusing on Jail Medical Issues and May 7th focusing on Legal Issues in Jails. Lunch will be provided both days. This event will be held again at the Kansas Star Event Center, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110

Please click here for the 2025 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training Attendee Online Registration
Registration is $75 and will be closed on April 10th, 2025.

Hotel Room Block Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites in Mulvane
Address: 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67710
Phone: (316) 524-3777
Group: KSA Jail Medical & Legal Issue Training
Group Code: JML
Rate: $103/night + tax
Cutoff Date: April 21st, 2025
Please click here for the Hampton Inn & Suites in Mulvane Online Reservation.

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Jail Medical Training
Tuesday, May 6th

Topics include:

  • Detention Officer Basic Medical Training
  • Detox & Withdrawal, and Why Suboxone
  • Fit for Confinement & Hunger Strikes
  • Medical Deliberate Indifference
  • Dealing with the Troubling Constants in Jails

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Legal Issues Training
Wednesday, May 7th

Topics include:

  • Contraband Control
  • Inmate Handbooks
  • Inmate Intake Searches

For questions, please contact Sandy Horton at (620) 687-1206.

Please click here to download the 2025 KSA Jail Medical & Legal Issues Training Flyer (all information provided above).


Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)

The Kansas Sheriffs' Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to continue offering the Kansas Jail Training Academy, a full five days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by trained NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification.

5 DAYS OF TRAINING

$500/person*
(includes lodging + 3 meals/day!)

*A 3.25% Registration/Processing Fee will be added at checkout for each attendee.
All registrations must be paid with Credit Card and time of registration in order to secure a spot.
If you cannot pay by credit card, please call NIJO at (801) 810-5245 to make payment arrangements with 14 days of registration.

Three sessions available for 2025:

  1. SESSION #14: May 19 - 23, 2025 - Registration deadline: April 10th
  2. SESSION #15: August 11 - 15, 2025 - Registration deadline: September 5th
  3. SESSION #16: November 10-14, 2025 - Registration deadline: October 4th

Training Location:
KS - Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
11009 South Hornet
Hutchinson, KS  USA

Please click here to register online or learn more about the KJTA.


Kansas Supervisory Training

The Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) continues to operate successfully for basic training for corrections officers, however, many agencies have expressed the need to offer corresponding legal-based training specifically designed for supervisors. With input from the KSA Jail Committee, the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) has designed a curriculum in 8 core supervisory areas. Attendees are encouraged to come learn, apply and share these essential skills.

2.5 DAYS OF TRAINING

$500/person*
(includes lodging + 3 meals/day!)

*A 3.25% Registration/Processing Fee will be added at checkout for each attendee.
All registrations must be paid with Credit Card and time of registration in order to secure a spot.
If you cannot pay by credit card, please call NIJO at (801) 810-5245 to make payment arrangements with 14 days of registration.

Two sessions available for 2025:

  1. SESSION #7: March 31 - April 2, 2025 (Mon. 0800 - Wed. 1200)
  2. SESSION #8: April 2 - 4, 2025 (Wed. 1300 - Fri. 1700)

Training Location:
KS - Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)
11009 South Hornet
Hutchinson, KS  USA

Please click here to register online or learn more about the Kansas Supervisory Training.