Kansas Peace Officers Association upcoming events

Essentials for Law Enforcement Leadership (05/11/2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Essentials for Law Enforcement Leadership

Topeka, Kansas

May 11-15, 2026

FREE TRAINING

Presented by
THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER (ELEL)

This program focuses on essential leadership skills for aspiring leaders. This includes an intense focus on knowing your own behavioral style and values, and understanding human behavior, belief systems, motivators, and emotional intelligence. The program also focuses on developing interpersonal communication and public speaking skills, team building, creativity, and problem solving. Instructors facilitate discussions on current leadership challenges and facilitate exercises for participants to engage each other and practice skills introduced in the program.

The program is designed to foster open discussions and learn through interactive exercises.

Point of Contatct: Lieutenant Matt Danielson
Office#: 785-268-2403
email: mdanielson@topeka.org

Training Location: Topeka Police Department Training Facility 2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611

There is NO COST for this class.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

Applicant must be a state, local, or tribal officer or agent.

KPOA Annual Firearms Competition (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

KPOA FIREARMS COMPETITION
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Trigger Guard Shooting Range
313 N Meridian Rd, Wellington, KS

Check in begins at 8:30 AM, Competition begins at 9:00 AM.
Lunch Provided

SAVE THE DATE

More information to follow soon!

This competition is open to law enforcement and civilian shooters.

Questions? Contact Mike Yoder at
mike@triggerguardonline.com

We are also looking for sponsors/vendors, so if you know of any who would like to support the event, please have them contact Mike.

KPOA Training Conference (09/28/2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 KPOA
Training Conference

September 28-30, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel
400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS

Hotel group rates are available until August 26, 2026.
You may reserve your room online or you may call 316-262-5000 or 800-325-0720.
Please enter or provide Group Number 10127370

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:
The conference itinerary is presently in the planning phase.
Check back later for updates.

Monday, September 28

Noon: Lunch (provided)

Tuesday, September 29:

Noon: Lunch (provided)
3:15 - 5:00: KPOA Business Meeting / Legislative Updates Ed Klumpp

Wednesday, September 30:

Noon: Lunch (provided)

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.

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.

Hotel group rates are available until August 26, 2026.
You may reserve your room online or you may call 316-262-5000 or 800-325-0720.
Please enter or provide Group Number 10127370

VENDORS WELCOME!

We are actively seeking vendors for our conference.
For more information, visit our Corporate Sponsorship page.