Continuing Professional Education

Maner Conference Center

This is located at 17^th & Western Ave, just west of the Capitol Plaza Hotel and north of the Kansas Expocentre.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Search & Seizure but Were Afraid to Ask

Monday, April 16, 2012 • 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Instructor: Darian Dernovish, J.D., Legal Counsel, Kansas Highway Patrol

Geared for: Law enforcement officers, prosecutors

Aggressive and effective traffic enforcement can be not only the most economical but also the most impactful crime reduction tool available to law enforcement. Achieving its full potential, however, requires a working knowledge of what is informally referred to as Car Stop Law, particularly those portions that deal with search and seizure. This lively class will equip you to ensure that your actions don’t come back to haunt you later.

Traffic Enforcement & Crime Control: Lessons Learned

Monday, April 16, 2012 • 9:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Chief Scott Silverii, Thibodaux, Louisiana Police Department

Geared for: Law enforcement officers, local government officials, prosecutors, crime reduction advocacy groups and others interested in crime reduction

While saving lives is reason enough for traffic enforcement, it can also work to lower crime rates. Learn the most effective ways to implement and sustain effective traffic enforcement from one of the most experienced practitioners in the country. Working with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and then with Thibodaux PD, Chief Silverii successfully reduced crashes while simultaneously reducing crime. Furthermore, he will describe how he has been able to do this with the approval and very active support of his governing authorities and citizens. While sophisticated technology is not necessary to achieve good results, it can make your job easier, and Scott will share his experiences in that area as well.

General Signing Principles for Local Roads and Streets

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Noon–1:00: Break for lunch—not provided)

Instructor: Ken Wood, P.E., Traffic Operations Engineer, FHWA

Geared for: State and local public works engineers, technicians, planners as well as law enforcement personnel interested in traffic control devices and signing

Ken helped author and edit the most recent edition of the MUTCD (2009). Learn the latest principles and requirements governing traffic control device design, placement and operation, with particular emphasis on Part 2 of the MUTCD (signs). The course will include an introduction to traffic control devices and general signing principles followed by discussions on human factors, sign design and placement, special applications such as work zones, best safety/operations practices, and retro-reflectivity.

All Attendees:

Bring local issues/questions—all courses will have sufficient time for discussion.

A reasonably-priced lunch buffet will be available in the hotel atrium at the Falling Water Grill for those interested. Cost is $10.95, which includes buffet, dessert, and drink. Menu choices available as well.

Courses will be held Monday, April 16, 2012, in the Maner Conference Center, located at 17^th Street and Western Avenue, or just west of Capitol Plaza Hotel, 17^th and Topeka Blvd., Topeka, Kansas.

For more information, contact Steve Halbett:  Halbett@ksdot.org or 785-296-3618.