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32nd Annual Sheriffs' Administration Management Seminar (SAMS)

This will be the 32nd year of Sheriffs' Administration Management Seminar (SAMS) and as you know we have moved the event to the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane. The new dates are February 10th and 11th, 2026.

The ONLINE Attendee Registration is now CLOSED.
ONSITE Attendee Registration will take place on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 am.

The SAMS Host Hotel is the Hampton Inn, 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110. Below is the hotel registration information:

Hotel Phone: 316-524-3777
Group Name: SAMS 2026
Group Code: SAM
Last Date for Reservations: 01.15.2026
Online Reservation Link: 2026 SAMS Hampton Inn Room Reservation Link

Please click here for the 2026 Sheriffs' Administration Management Seminar (SAMS) Flyer. 

Mark Your Calendar for the KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training!

The KSA Jail Medical and Legal Issues Training will be held May 12th and 13th, 2026 at the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane, KS. Additional information will be available soon. 

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 2026:

  1. SESSION #17: May 18-22, 2026 - Registration deadline: May 1, 2026
  2. SESSION #18: August 10-14, 2026 - Registration deadline: July 24, 2026
  3. SESSION #19: November 16-20, 2025 - Registration deadline: October 31, 2026

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

Please click here for the Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) online Attendee Registration.

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 2026:

  1. SESSION #9: March 23-25, 2026 (Mon. 0800 - Wed. 1200)
  2. SESSION #10: March 25-27, 2026 (Wed. 1300 - Fri. 1700)

Registration closes March 6, 2026.

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

Please click here for the Kansas Supervisory Training online Attendee Registration.