Kansas Jail Supervisory Training March 23-25, 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) continues to operate successfully for basic training for corrections officers, however, many agencies have expressed the need to offer corresponding legal-based training specifically designed for supervisors. With input from the KSA Jail Committee, the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) has designed a curriculum in 8 core supervisory areas. Attendees are encouraged to come learn, apply and share these essential skills.

To register for 2026 dates or to learn more, click here.

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Kansas Jail Supervisory Training March 25-27, 2026
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-27 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Alabama Jail Administrators Council (AJAC) Spring Summit - April 2026
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-21 | AL – Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, United States
Alabama Jail Administrators Council (AJAC) Training
TOPICS:
Gangs, Records & Retention, Trending Issues, Policy-Driven Issues, Leadership
INSTRUCTORS:
Tate McCotter, Executive Director, National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)
Rob Yantis, Policy & Operations Manager, National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)
Aaron Dawson, Executive Director, Alabama Jail Administrators Council (AJAC)
DATES:
April 20-21, 2026
LOCATION:
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa
201 Tallapoosa St.
Montgomery, AL
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
March 19, 2026
REGISTER HERE
Mention “AJAC Summit” to the hotel for the Group Rate.
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Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) May 18-22, 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Kansas Sheriffs’ Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to once again offer the Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA), a full 5 days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by experienced NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification!

To register for 2026 dates or to learn more, click here.

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JAILCON26 Western Regional Conference (Chandler, AZ)
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-10 | AZ – Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
We hope you’ll join us for the premiere corrections training conference and exhibitor showcase at the beautiful Gila River Resort at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ! Mark your calendars for JAILCON26 Western Regional Conference, June 8-10, 2026. This 2.5-day event will feature corrections-focused, legal-based training, exhibitor showcase of the newest products and services, and exceptional networking opportunities for sheriffs, jail administrators, supervisors, officers, civilian support staff, and healthcare professionals. We can’t wait to reconnect with returning attendees and warmly welcome new participants to this outstanding event!
JAILCON continues to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.
Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.
Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.
Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Pennington County South Dakota Supervision Training
2026-07-14 | SD – Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, SD, United States
South Dakota Corrections Supervision Training Day
Join the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for a full day of legal-based leadership training designed specifically for corrections supervisors in South Dakota. This intensive 8-hour program will cover constitutional responsibilities, deliberate indifference, grievance management, use of force, staff discipline, and leadership strategies that help supervisors reduce liability, strengthen operations, and lead with confidence. Taught by NIJO Executive Director Tate McCotter and Policy & Operations Manager Rob Yantis, this no-cost training provides practical guidance that supervisors can immediately apply in their facilities.
To Register, contact Major Anderson here
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AL-Inmate Classification Seminar (July 2026)
2026-07-28 - 2026-07-29 | AL – Sheriff Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex, 3120 Investigator Dornell Cousette St., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
2-Day Legal-Based Training Seminar
Inmate Classification Seminar
This intensive training program focuses on Objective Classification Basics:

Liability Reduction: Learn how to document classification decisions to withstand judicial scrutiny.
Dynamic Re-Classification: Recognizing behavioral shifts that warrant a classification reassessment.

DATES:
July 28-29, 2026
LOCATION:
Sheriff Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex
3120 Investigator Dornell Cousette Street
Tuscaloosa, AL
INSTRUCTOR:
Bill Wilson is the Jail Services Coordinator for the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Bill graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington, and theAdministrative Officers Management Program at the Southern Police Institute atthe University of Louisville in Kentucky. Bill has more than 35 years of experience working in jails, starting asa correctional officer, and working his way up to top management. Bill servesas an instructor and advisor for the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy’s JailersSchool. Bill has presented to jail audiences throughout the United States and other countries.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
June 25, 2026

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Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) August 10-14, 2026
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

JAILCON26 Central Regional Conference (Overland Park, KS)
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20 | KS – Sheraton Overland Park Hotel & Conference Center, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
We look forward to seeing you at JAILCON26 Central Regional Conference, returning in 2026 to the beautiful Sheraton Overland Park Hotel & Overland Park Convention Center August 18-20, 2026. This 2.5-day event will feature corrections-focused, legal-based training, an exhibitor showcase, and invaluable networking opportunities for professionals in the corrections field. We’re eager to reunite with familiar faces from previous conferences and look forward to welcoming new attendees to this exceptional event.
JAILCON will continue to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.
Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.
Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.
Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

JAILCON26 Southern Regional Conference (Chattanooga, TN)
2026-10-13 - 2026-10-15 | TN – Chattanooga Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 2 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
NIJO is excited to announce that the JAILCON26 Southern Regional Conference is heading to an exciting new destination—Chattanooga, Tennessee! Join us October 13–15, 2026, at the stunning Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center for the premier corrections training conference and exhibitor showcase of the year.
This dynamic 2.5-day event delivers cutting-edge, legally focused training designed specifically for today’s corrections professionals, along with access to the newest products and services shaping the industry. Attendees will also enjoy unmatched networking opportunities with sheriffs, jail administrators, supervisors, officers, civilian support staff, and healthcare professionals from across the region.
We can’t wait to reconnect with our returning attendees and extend a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time—get ready for an exceptional and impactful JAILCON experience in Chattanooga!
JAILCON continues to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.
Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.
Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.
Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) November 16-20, 2026
2026-11-16 - 2026-11-20 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
