Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 106 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COMMISSION
Here’s a detailed overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations—Agency 106: Law Enforcement Training Commission (KSCPOST):
📘 Structure & Contents
Agency 106 is organized into four articles covering standards for certification and training of law enforcement officers:
Article 1 – Peace Officers Standards & Training
Article 2 – Definitions
Article 3 – Officer Certification Standards
Article 4 – Training School Standards (law.cornell.edu)
Article 1 – Peace Officers Standards & Training
§ 106‑1‑9 Continuing Education
Officers must complete their annual continuing education during July 1 through June 30 of the training year—per statute K.S.A. 74‑5607a(b). Effective June 1, 2022, and amended July 29, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
Article 2 – Definitions (§ 106‑2‑1 through § 106‑2‑4)
§ 106‑2‑1 provides general definitions, such as “applicant,” “officer,” “basic training course,” and “official document” (kscpost.gov).
§ 106‑2‑2 outlines misdemeanors that disqualify certification applicants (e.g., theft within 12 months) (kscpost.gov).
§ 106‑2‑2a defines misdemeanors that can lead to denial or disciplinary action (e.g., assault, battery, unlawful substance administration) .
§ 106‑2‑2b mandates officers to self-report in writing any arrest or charge that could result in disciplinary action within 10 days .
§ 106‑2‑3 clarifies “unprofessional conduct,” including violations of regs, false statements to obtain certification, academic misconduct during training, failure to report misconduct by other officers, and improper disclosure of confidential records (casetext.com).
§ 106‑2‑4 defines “good moral character,” focusing on integrity, honesty, law‑abiding behavior, and upholding oaths. A single incident may suffice to demonstrate lack of moral character (kscpost.gov).
Article 3 – Officer Certification Standards
§ 106‑3‑1: Provisional certification contingent on attending the next available basic training course unless deferred in writing.
§ 106‑3‑2: Provisional officers may work only as part of training curriculum, unless training is delayed.
§ 106‑3‑3: Psychological assessments must comply with established industry standards.
§ 106‑3‑4: High‑school equivalency may be established via GED, private school transcript + test scores, or college admission.
§ 106‑3‑5: Part‑time officer work hours are tracked annually across employers.
§ 106‑3‑6: Officers are required to take a sworn oath before certification (kscpost.gov).
Article 4 – Training School Standards (§ 106‑4‑1)
Training schools must meet the following criteria for approval:
Certify via application ≥ 45 days before operations.
Demonstrate curriculum alignment with training center objectives.
Ensure testing (written, firearms, vehicle ops, legal and defensive tactics) with ≥ 70% passing threshold; attendance minimums; and 100% attendance in firearms and EVOC modules.
Provide adequate facilities: classroom, firing range, emergency vehicle training area, and defensive tactics space.
Employ qualified instructors for both content and pedagogy.
Maintain comprehensive records: exams, attendance, scores, trainee lists.
Compliance required or certification may be denied or revoked.
Certification is valid for one year. (kscpost.gov, regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Why It Matters
These regulations ensure that Kansas law enforcement officers meet consistent standards in training, ethics, education, behavior, and continuing development—key to maintaining public trust and officer competence.
✅ Getting the Official Text
For the most recent version and official updates:
[LII (Cornell Law)] for full text coverage (kslegislature.gov, law.cornell.edu)
[Kansas Secretary of State (sos.ks.gov)] for the KSCPOST archives (sos.ks.gov)
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