Conferences

2024 Sheriffs' Administration and Management Seminar (SAMS)

The 2024 SAMS Attendee Registration is NOW OPEN! The 30th annual SAMS will be on January 23-25, 2024, and located at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Center Downtown, 420 SE 6th St., Topeka, KS 66607.

This registration will be on the new format and you can still select to register and pay by Credit Card (preferred method) or by Direct Bill. The Executive Board has approved increasing attendee registration fees for all KSA events to $75 and that new amount will be indicated on the SAMS Registration.

REGISTER TODAY! 
Please click here to register for the 2024 Sheriffs' Administration and Management Seminar (SAMS).

The KSA Room Block at the Ramada Inn in Topeka is also now open. The Block is under "SAMS School - Kansas Sheriffs" and you can call 785-234-5400 to book your room. If you call the local number, and the front desk clerk is busy, the call will transfer to a Wyndham Corporate Number and you will need to specifically mention the Room Block in the wording above. The cutoff date for room reservations is January 11, 2024. 

2024 SAMS Flyer

2023 KSA Annual Fall Training Conference

2023 KSA Fall Conference 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.