Kansas Law Enforcement Trnng

What Kansas Law Enforcement Trnng does

The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) is a state-mandated training center established under Kansas statute K.S.A. 74-5603a and operated as a unit of The University of Kansas from its main campus at 11009 S Hornet Rd, Hutchinson, Kansas. KLETC's mission is to promote and develop improved law enforcement personnel and procedures throughout the state, which it executes through three core product lines: (i) Basic Training programs covering Basic Training, Challenge, Part-Time Basic Training, Reciprocity, and Satellite Academy formats; (ii) Professional Continuing Education for active personnel; and (iii) the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP), a state-level accreditation framework administered under the Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC) with support from the nonprofit Kansas Accreditation Coalition (KSAC). KLEAP offers agencies a state-level alternative to national CALEA accreditation, with tiered annual fees ranging from $300 (1–10 officers) to $700 (301+ officers), and a reduced $250 fee for CALEA-accredited agencies pursuing dual accreditation.

KLETC's curriculum is competency-based, developed through job task analysis surveys and best practices from DOJ, PERF, and subject matter experts, with the current curriculum overhauled in 2019 and implementation beginning in 2025. Delivery occurs on-campus in Hutchinson, via satellite academies around Kansas, and through the University of Kansas Canvas learning management system. Supporting technology includes the KLEAP Accreditation Tracker (self-paced modules, written directives and proofs management) and the KLETC Alerts multi-channel emergency notification system. The organization is currently investing in a multi-phase Campus Master Plan to coordinate public safety training facilities, with Phase I breaking ground in Spring 2025. Revenue is generated from training program fees, recurring KLEAP accreditation fees, and ancillary KLEAP merchandise sales, with the broader institutional budget supported by state appropriations through the University of Kansas and Kansas Board of Regents.

Name

Kansas Law Enforcement Trnng

Legal name

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Website

https://kletc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KLETC is the state-mandated University of Kansas training center in Hutchinson, Kansas that provides basic academy training, continuing education, and voluntary KLEAP state accreditation to Kansas law enforcement agencies statewide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Harassment Prevention, EEO & Workplace Conduct Compliance (EDABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Standards Enforcement & Compliance Units (EDADAAAL)

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Police academy programs
• Continuing education
• Agency accreditation services
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutchinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue from training programs including Basic Training, Challenge Program, Part-Time Basic Training, Reciprocity Program, and Satellite Academy for law enforcement officers throughout Kansas.
2. KLEAP Accreditation Fees: Annual accreditation fees based on agency size, ranging from $300 to $700 per year. Includes on-site assessment costs. CALEA-accredited agencies receive reduced rate of $250.
3. KLEAP Merchandise Sales: Sale of KLEAP merchandise including decal stickers and challenge coins through the KLETC store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KLETC provides basic academy training and professional continuing education programs for law enforcement officers throughout Kansas. It also administers the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP), a voluntary state-level accreditation program for law enforcement agencies governed by the Kansas Accreditation Council.

Product overview

The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) operates as a multi-program training organization under The University of Kansas. Its core offerings include the Basic Training Program (with options including Challenge Program, Part-Time Basic Training, Reciprocity Program, and Satellite Academy) and Professional Continuing Education for law enforcement officers. The organization also administers the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP), a state accreditation initiative governed by the Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC), with support from the Kansas Accreditation Coalition (KSAC). Supporting offerings include KLEAP Training and Development (self-paced modules), Campus Master Plan facilities modernization, KLETC Alerts emergency notification system, Wall of Honor memorial, and KLEAP Merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP): A program of KLETC functioning as an independent accrediting entity under the direction of the Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC) to serve Kansas law enforcement agencies.
• Kansas Accreditation Coalition (KSAC)
• Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC)
• Center For Public Safety Leadership

Products and services

• Basic Training Program Comprehensive initial training program for law enforcement officers in Kansas, including Basic Training Program, Challenge Program, Part-Time Basic Training, Reciprocity Program, and Satellite Academy options, delivered by subject matter expert learning facilitators using a competency-based curriculum.
• Professional Continuing Education Ongoing professional development and continuing education training programs for active Kansas law enforcement personnel to maintain and enhance their skills, delivered through on-campus and online formats.
• Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP) State accreditation program for Kansas law enforcement agencies designed to improve delivery of law enforcement services through voluntary accreditation, administered by the Kansas Accreditation Council with tiered annual fees based on agency size.
• KLEAP Training and Development Self-paced training modules for accreditation managers and assessment team members, including orientation, accreditation management training, and Adobe file building training.

Quantifiable outcome

• KLEAP accreditation provides formal recognition of agency compliance with standards

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLETC is a unit of The University of Kansas, operating under KU's institutional governance, systems (Canvas LMS, email, myKU portal), and administrative structure. KU provides operational infrastructure, branding, and institutional oversight.
• Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAC is the policy-making body that establishes, approves, and oversees the KLEAP accreditation program. KAC is governed by seven voting members designated as Board Members. KLEAP operates under KAC direction to serve Kansas law enforcement agencies.
• Kansas Accreditation Coalition (KSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSAC is a nonprofit organization that provides a network for KLEAP member agencies to encourage communication, mutual cooperation, support, and sharing of resources. It recognizes and supports accreditation concepts for law enforcement agencies in Kansas.
• CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual accreditation partnership allowing agencies to achieve both CALEA national accreditation and KLEAP state accreditation. CALEA-accredited agencies receive reduced KLEAP annual fee of $250.
• DOJ / PERFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLETC incorporated best practices from DOJ (Department of Justice) and PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) into its competency-based training curriculum developed in 2019.
• Center For Public Safety LeadershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related KU entity (cpsl.ku.edu) focused on public safety leadership development, operating in conjunction with KLETC programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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