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KSA 2024 Fall Conference Vendor Information

The 2024 KSA Fall Conference will be held on November 19, 20, and 21, with the Vendor Exhibit Day on Wednesday, November 20. The Conference will be held again this year at the Kansas Star Event Center in Mulvane, Kansas (9 miles south of Wichita on I-35).

Last year's Conference saw 314 Attendees and 163 Vendor Booth Spaces reserved, which filled the Exhibit Hall, so we highly recommend that you reserve your booth space ASAP!

Please click here to complete the KSA 2024 Fall Conference Vendor Registration. 

Please click here to view the KSA 2024 Fall Conference Vendor Letter. 

KSA 2024 Fall Conference Hotel Information

The Host Hotel for the KSA 2024 Fall Conference is the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110.

To book your room, please click here to complete the online registration or call 316-524-3777.
The KSA Room Block Information and Room Registration Link needed is below.

Please be advised that there is a TWO (2) night minimum stay with this Room Block. 

Group Code: KSA
Group Name: Kansas Sheriffs Association
Cutoff Date: October 20, 2024
Online Link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/oaq9vm 

The "Overflow Hotel" for the KSA 2024 Fall Conference is the Sleep Inn & Suites, located at 651 E. 71st St., South, Haysville, KS 67060.

To book your room for the "Overflow Hotel", please call 316-425-6077 and mention the room block under "Kansas Sheriffs Association". 

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.