Conferences

Attendee Registration for the 2024 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training is NOW OPEN!

The 2024 Kansas Sheriffs' Association (KSA) Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training will be held on May 7 and 8, 2024 at the Kansas Star Event Center, located at 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110. The cost to attend the event is $75.

To register for the event, please complete the 2024 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training Attendee Online Registration.

The Hampton Inn Room Block for the event is open! The Hampton Inn Hotel is located at 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67710 (connected to the Event Center). The room block is under the Group Code of "JML" and the cutoff date for reservations is on April 25, 2024. 

To book your room for the event, please complete the Hampton Inn Online Registration or call the Hotel at (316) 524-3777.

2024 KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training Flyer


2024 Sheriffs' Administration and Management Seminar (SAMS)

2024 SAMS Flyer


Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA)

KJTA is a hands-on, group-oriented training academy taught by trained NIJO instructors. Training is focused on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. KJTA includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension.

Please click here to learn more about KJTA sessions.

Five full days of legal-based training for detention officers taught by NIJO instructors. Tuition cost includes training, lodging and meals.

Topics Include:

  • Officer Responsibilities
  • Code of Conduct & Ethics
  • Offender Supervision
  • Offender Management
  • Maintaining Safety & Security
  • Facility Searches
  • Use of Force
  • Correctional Law
  • Offender Supervision
  • Critical Incident
  • Management Managing Special Needs Inmates

Training Location:
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
11009 S. Hornet Road, Hutchison, KS

ONLY $500 PER PERSON! Includes Training, Lodging & Meals.
KJTA 2021 only $500

Available 2024 Sessions:
May 20-24, August 12-16, & November 11-15, 2024

REGISTER TODAY; Seating is Limited!
Please click here to register for the Kansas Jail Training Academy

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KJTA curriculum has been approved for up to 40 credit hours towards all levels of NIJO Professional Certification:

  • NCCE - National Certified Corrections Executive (115 hours)
  • NCCS - National Certified Corrections Supervisor (70 hours)
  • NCCO - National Certified Corrections Officer (40 hours) 

Downloadable/Printable Flyer, all information as listed above.


The Kansas Sheriff's Association in partnership with National Institute for Jail Operations presents:

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 (20 CEU's) of legal-based jail training for all jail personnel with supervisory duties and responsibilities.

Each session consists of 2.5 days (20 hours) of legal-based training. Tuition cost includes training, lodging and meals.

Supervisory Core Training Topics:

  1. Supervisory Roles
    • Responsibilities, duties and interaction with line staff and command staff.
    • Staff discipline and confronting negative behavior.
  2. Scheduling Management
    • Basic scheduling rules and considerations.
  3. Documentation
    • Report writing, critical incidents and accident/injury reporting.
  4. Leadership
    • Leadership Skills, managing amidst change.
    • Time management.
  5. Operational Issues
    • Inmate, staff, vendor and volunteer management.
  6. De-escalation for Supervisors
    • Decision-making for first-line supervisors.
    • Intervening with inmates (gen pop and special/PC pop).
  7. Interpersonal Skills
    • Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
  8. Risk Management
    • Conducting self-audits, preparing for external inspections.

Training Location:
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
1109 S. Hornet Road, Hutchinson KS

Two Sessions Available in 2024:
March 18-20 & March 20-22

ONLY $500 PER PERSON! Includes Training, Lodging & Meals.

All curriculum has been approved for up to 20 credit hours towards NCCS and NCCE levels of NIJO Professional Certification.

REGISTER TODAY! 
Please click here to register for the Kanas Supervisory Training

Downloadable/Printable Flyer, all information as listed above.