2025 KPOA
Training Conference
September 8-10, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel
400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
You may reserve your room online or you may call (316) 262-5000.
The Drury Plaza Hotel offers breakfast and a light dinner buffet for those registered and staying at the hotel.
Lunch will be provided each day of the conference.
CONFERENCE ITINERARY:
(Itinerary subject to change)
Monday, September 8
8:30 - 11:30: Outward Mindset in Public Safety - Desmond Lomax
This keynote introduces law enforcement professionals to the transformative power of the Outward Mindset—a shift from self-focus to others-focus that strengthens collaboration, accountability, and public trust. Attendees will learn how mindset drives behavior and results, how to recognize and shift inward tendencies, and how to reframe their roles to better serve their teams and communities. Through practical tools and real-world examples, this session empowers officers and leaders to resolve conflict, build stronger relationships, and lead with purpose.
Desmond Lomax is a clinical mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and corrections. He retired from the Utah Department of Corrections, where he served as Community Programming Director, leading groundbreaking efforts to expand treatment access for individuals on probation and parole statewide. Driven by a deep commitment to helping others, Desmond transitioned into therapy and reform-focused programming, facilitating outward mindset workshops that transformed individuals, teams, and communities alike.
Now a senior consultant with Arbinger, Desmond is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, blending his real-world experience with practical insight to inspire organizational transformation through leadership development and mindset change.
Beyond his consulting and speaking engagements, Desmond has been a dedicated educator and leader in the mental health field. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, teaching forensic social work and shaping the next generation of mental health professionals. As a past president of the Uth Mental Health Counseling Association, he championed improved mental health services and elevated professional standards statewide.
Desmond shares a meaningful connection with his wife of 28 years, who has bravely overcome cancer twice. This personal experience enriches his empathetic approach to therapy, helping him connect with clients and offer hope in the face of life’s challenges.
Noon: Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 5:00: Uvalde Presentation: Lessons Learned from Critical Incident Review: Active Shooter Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX
The Department of Justice established the Critical Incident Review (CIR) to conduct an independent, objective assessment of what happened that day and assess the systems in place in the weeks leading up to the shooting. This presentation will present an incident timeline, as well as discuss observations and recommendations from the CIR report in areas to include tactics, leadership, incident command, coordination, school safety, emergency management, public communications, pre-incident and post-incident processes, and trauma and support services.
Tuesday, September 9:
8:00 - 11:00: Fargo, North Dakota Officer Ambush Presentation
On 07/14/2023 Fargo Police were ambushed while conducting a routine vehicle collision investigation. Three police officers were shot; Officer Jake Wallin was mortally wounded. A civilian involved in the vehicle collision was also shot multiple times. The perpetrator, identified as Mohamad Barakat, was fatally shot by Fargo Police Officer Zachary Robinson.
This case study will examine the timeline of events and the aftermath for the critical incident. Special Agent Shelby Franklin and Special Agent Daniel Heidbreder will cover the case specific facts that were learned throughout the investigation while working with multiple other agencies.
11:00 - 11:30: Southern Border Enforcement Presentation - Chief Courtney Leslie & Sheriff Scott Braun
Noon: Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 3:00: State of Kansas Law Enforcement Line-Of-Duty Death Funeral Assistance - Doug Woods, KDOC
3:15 - 5:00: KPOA Business Meeting / Legal Updates Ed Klumpp
Wednesday, September 10:
8:00 - 10:00: 1st Amendment Auditors and Disruptions - Captain Jeremy Campbell JOCO Sheriff's Office and Captain Adam Khan, Spring Hill Police Dept.
10:00 - 12:00: Kristen Trickle Homicide Case Study - Detective Josh Burkholder Hays Police Department and Assistant Ellis County Attorney Aaron Cunningham
Noon: Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 4:00: FBI Civil Rights 101: Color of Law, Hate Crimes, & Bias - Jonathan Davis - FBI A/Supervisory Special Agent (This will count towards your bias based policing annual training requirement for the year)
Hospitality Area & Evening Activities
We invite all conference attendees to join us in the Hospitality Area, which will be open on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. This is a great opportunity to relax, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy refreshments after the day’s sessions.
On Tuesday evening, don’t miss our Corn Hole Tournament at the hotel! Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, it's sure to be a fun and friendly event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Conference Registration: $250.00
HOTEL INFORMATION: The conference will be held at the Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel located at 400 W Douglas Ave in Wichita. You may reserve your room online or you may call (316) 262-5000.
VENDORS WELCOME!
We are actively seeking vendors for our conference.
For more information, visit our Corporate Sponsorship page.
