2026 ARIDE/DRE Training through the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police:
Jennet Sullivan, Master Telecommunicator and licensed instructor, will be the guest speaker for the Navigating Domestic Violence Calls: The Role of the Telecommunicator course on Monday, Aug. 31. This course is hosted by ZeroV.
This free training will be hosted in Frankfort (WHERE?) and online (WHAT SITE?). It is designed to help telecommunicators and emergency communications professionals strengthen their response to domestic violence incidents through practical guidance and real-world strategies. For more information, email aswann@zerov.org. Register for the training here.
2026 DRE Training Schedule:
Oct. 12-22 – Kentucky Transportation Building in Frankfort. Register here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host its First-Line Supervisor Course, Nov. 16-Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course is designed to bridge the gap from officer to supervisor with this 40-hour course designed to build a solid leadership foundation for new and aspiring first-line supervisors. Instruction covers leadership, ethics, evidence-based policing strategies, personnel development, employee wellness, and supervisory liability — the essentials for succeeding in your first command role. Tuition for the KLEC-certified course is $1,000. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. Register here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host an 80-hour Homicide Investigation course Jan. 4-Jan 15, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is designed to learn to properly investigate all death cases – from natural and accidental to homicidal – through this intensive, hands-on course. Work in small teams examining crime scenes, forensic evidence, and case preparation using real investigative scenarios. Tuition for this KLEC-certified course is $1,627. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. Register here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host the 157th Administrative Officers Course Jan. 11 – April 8, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is designed to help develop leadership and management skills to advance into command-level positions. This accredited, 12-week in-residence program covers law enforcement administration, problem solving and administrative law – with 12 university credit hours earned upon completion. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. The deadline to register is Oct. 30, 2026. Register here.
The University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute will host its 157th Administrative Officers Course Feb. 8-May 7, 2027. The Administrative Officers Course is a 12 week (480 hour) in-residence, accredited college level educational program. The course curriculum is designed to develop informed, effective, ethically and technically competent law enforcement managers who can assume positions of leadership in their respective agencies. It is an appropriate course for individuals in or about to be promoted to middle and upper management positions. Applicants must apply by Nov. 16, 2026. Apply here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host an Internal Affiars: Policy, Practice and Legal Considerations course April 5-April 9, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is designed to equip managers, supervisors and investigators with the framework to properly accept complaints, conduct internal investigations and address officer misconduct. This 40-hour course covers everything from formal statements and case file preparation to police-involved shooting investigations, body-worn camera impacts, social media misconduct and supervisor liability — using videos, case studies, and interactive scenarios. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. Register here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host a Homicide Investigation course May 10-May 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course is designed to help officers learn to properly investigate all death cases – from natural and accidental to homicidal – through this intensive, hands-on course. Work in small teams examining crime scenes, forensic evidence, and case preparation using real investigative scenarios. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. Register here.
The University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute will host its 158th Administrative Officers Course Aug. 9-Nov. 5, 2027. The Administrative Officers Course is a 12 week (480 hour) in-residence, accredited college level educational program. The course curriculum is designed to develop informed, effective, ethically and technically competent law enforcement managers who can assume positions of leadership in their respective agencies. It is an appropriate course for individuals in or about to be promoted to middle and upper management positions. Applicants must apply by May 24, 2027. Apply here.
The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will host the 157th Administrative Officers Course Aug. 9-Nov. 5, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is designed to help develop leadership and management skills to advance into command-level positions. This accredited, 12-week in-residence program covers law enforcement administration, problem solving and administrative law – with 12 university credit hours earned upon completion. The course will be held at McCandless Hall, 2303 S. Third Street. The deadline to register is May 24, 2027. Register here.
The Kentucky Deflection Academy is offering a free, one-day training on Aug. 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Kenton County Detention Center Training Room, located at 3000 Decker Crane Lane in Covington. This training is for Kenton County for law enforcement officers, first responders, public health professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners. The course provides practical instruction on deflection principles, de-escalation, substance use and mental health awareness, referral pathways, and strengthening connections to community-based services. Core learning areas include:
Deflection Principles and the six pathways.
Substance use disorder science, stigma and language.
Overdose prevention, naloxone and outreach engagement.
Situational awareness, safety and de-escalation.
Scenario-based practice and responder wellness.
Participants will take part in interactive discussions, scenario-based exercises, and receive a certificate of completion, access to online training materials, and continuing education credits. Register here.
The Kentucky Deflection Academy is offering a free, one-day training on Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch, located at 1733 Russell Cave Road. The training is for law enforcement officers, first responders, public health professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners. The training focuses on practical deflection strategies, de-escalation, substance use and mental health awareness, referral pathways, and building stronger connections to community services.
The core learning areas include:
Deflection principles and the six pathways.
Substance use disorder science, stigma and language.
Overdose prevention, naloxone and outreach engagement.
Situational awareness, safety and de-escalation.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions, scenario-based exercises, and receive certificates of completion, access to online training materials, and continuing education credits. Register here.
The University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute will host an Organizational Leadership and Problem Solving course, Aug. 3-7 at the University of Kentucky Police Department, 152 Transcript Drive in Lexington. This KLEC-approved course combines organizational leadership and the role of problem-solving in a law enforcement agency. Participants will be provided the opportunity to reflect on different leadership models, techniques, and examples. Topics covered include:
Organizational leadership
Problem solving
Problem based learning
Team-building
Defining leadership
Leadership and ethics
Leadership models
Apply here.
The University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute will host a Homicide Investigation course, June 1-12. This KLEC-approved course will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct competent and complete homicide/death investigations. Carefully selected case studies are used throughout the program to explore every aspect of homicide/death investigations, including autoerotic fatalities, and suicides. Topics include:
Scene Response & Protocol
Scene Analysis with Student Case Study
Law Enforcement Tools & Technology
Case Management & Small Group Case Work
Suicide Investigation
Court Preparation & Testimony
Criminal Profiling Techniques for Homicide Detectives: Introduction
Application of Methodology Utilized When Analyzing Violent Crimes
Criminal Investigative Analysis Program
Equivocal Death Evaluations
Cold Case Analysis - Forensic Linguistic Examination
Cold Case Analysis - Missing Persons Case
Statement Analysis
Crime Scene Reconstruction - Sexual Homicide
Legal Issues in Homicide Investigations and Prosecution of Homicide Cases
Forensic Evidence and Crime Scene Collection
Trace & Biological Evidence
Identification of Blood - Small Group Practical
DNA Evidence
Bloodstain Pattern: Analysis, Recognition & Classification, Mechanics in the Crime Scene, and Documentation
Clandestine Graves
Introduction to Forensic Pathology
Blunt and Sharp Force Injuries
Deaths Associated With Fire and Electricity
Deaths From Asphyxia
Injury and Death Associated With Gunshot Wounds
Death in Childhood: SIDS/SUID/SUDI
Death in Childhood - Common Causes of Accidental and Homicidal Death in Children
Course tuition is $1,625. Suggested lodging is the Hampton Inn – Louisville Downtown, 101 E. Jefferson St. Register here.
