Conferences

2023 KSA Annual Fall Training Conference

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023 KSA ANNUAL FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN! 
You can register by clicking on 2023 KSA Fall Conference Attendee Registration.

2023 KSA Fall Conference Flyer

The 2023 Kansas Sheriffs Association (KSA) Annual Fall Training Conference will be held at the Kansas Star Event Center located 777 Kansas Star Drive in Mulvane, Kansas 67110 (10 miles south of Wichita, Kansas) on November 7th, 8th and 9th, 2023. The Vendor Exhibit Day will be on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 and VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! We typically sell out of vendor booth spaces at this event and saw 157 booth spaces rented last year. We also see 300-325 attendees with Sheriffs from all across Kansas attending.

You can reserve your Vendor Booth space by clicking on 2023 KSA Fall Conference Vendor Registration. I have also attached the Fall Conference Vendor Letter that will provide you with additional information. We are expecting another sell out crowd for this event and strongly suggest you register soon.

2023 KSA Fall Conference Vendor Letter

2023 KSA Fall Conference Vendor Shipping Information

The 2023 KSA Fall Conference Room Block at the Hampton Inn in Mulvane is now open. This Hotel is attached to the Event Center. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A TWO-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED AT THIS HOTEL.

Hampton Inn & Suites (Attached to the Event Center):
785 Kansas Star
Mulvane, KS 67110
Hotel Phone: 316-524-3777
Group Name: Kansas Sheriffs Association
Group Code: KSF
Online Link: 2023 KSA Fall Conference Hampton Inn Room Reservations Link

* The Hampton Inn Room Block is FULL for Tuesday night, November 7th, 2023.
There are still rooms available for Monday, November 6th and Wednesday, November 8th, 2023.

We have also set up an Overflow Hotel:

Sleep Inn & Suites (Located 6 miles north of the Event Center):
651 E. 71st St. South
Haysville, KS 67060
Hotel Phone: 316-425-6077
Group Name: Kansas Sheriffs Association


KANSAS JAIL TRAINING ACADEMY

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Click here to learn more about KJTA sessions.

KJTA 2021 only $500

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.

SEATING IS LIMITED!
Register Today

GET CERTIFIED
KJTA curriculum has been approved for up to 30 credit hours towards all levels of NIJO Professional Certification:

Available Certifications

National Certified Corrections Supervisor
(70 hours)
$285/person
National Certified Corrections Supervisor
(115 hours)
$395/person
National Certified Corrections Officer
(40 hours)
$145/person

 

* Cost of certification is separate from KJTA tuition and is the responsibility of each individual/agency.

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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 ROLES

  • Responsibilities, duties and interaction with line staff and command staff.
  • Staff discipline and confronting negative behavior.

SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT

  • Basic scheduling rules and considerations.

DOCUMENTATION

  • Report writing, critical incidents and accident/injury reporting.

LEADERSHIP

  • Leadership Skills, managing amidst change
  • Time management

OPERATIONAL ISSUES

  • Inmate, staff, vendor and volunteer management

DE-ESCALATION FOR SUPERVISORS

  • Decision-making for first-line supervisors
  • Intervening with inmates (gen pop and special/PC pop)

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

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 2023!
March 27-29 & March 29-31

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! Kansas Supervisory Training

Downloadable/Printable Flyer, all information as listed above.