Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police: KACP Committees

About Us :: Committees 2014-2015

Todd Ackerman	Marysville
Michael Baker	Wamego
Ron Brown	Topeka Public Schools
James Bryan	Butler Community College
Dennis Butler	Ottawa
John Calhoon	Horton
Matthew Cox	Eastborough
Jim Daily	Newton
Mark Damitio (Chair)	KLETC
Tracy Heath	Wellington
Dick Heitschmidt	Hutchinson
Mark Hephner	Valley Center
Jim Hostetler	St. Marys
Ed Howell	Ft. Hays State Univ.
Mike Keller	Andover
Doyle King	KACP
Rob McClarty	McPherson
Mike McCracken	PSU
John Merchant	Brown Co.
Ronald Miller	Topeka (Ret.)
Nelson Mosley	Wichita
Greg Neis	Baldwin City
Adam Sayler	St. John
Don Scheibler	Hays
Matt Simpson	Potawatomi Tribal
Ken Sissom	JCCC Public Safety
Gary Steed	KSCPOST
Mark Thompson	South Hutchinson
Mike Vermetten	Waterville
Shawn Walker	Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
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Legislative Committee (see committee responsibilities)

Awards Committee (see committee responsibilities)

Communications Committee (see committee responsibilities)

KACP Training Committee Responsibilities

The Training Committee shall identify relevant training topics and issues and determine the most appropriate settings for the instructional sessions.
The committee shall identify a basic plan and general schedule for providing regional training sessions on contemporary law enforcement issues.
The committee shall work with other law enforcement associations to develop and conduct joint training and lecture programs as appropriate.
The committee shall develop and coordinate a training program for new police administrators. The committee shall work with KLETC to develop a Kansas Police Administrators Seminar to be conducted each summer.
The committee is responsible for identifying training topics and instructors for KACP conferences and other training sessions. (Back to Top)

KACP Legislative Committee Responsibilities

The legislative committee shall work closely with any KACP identified lobbyist to identify and compile all legislative issues of interest to law enforcement.
Members shall establish and maintain contacts within the system of government to further the legislative interests of the Association.
Members shall, when available, provide testimony before the Legislature or committees thereof as appropriate.
The committee Chairman shall communicate and coordinate the Associations legislative agenda with other law enforcement associations, to include:
- Kansas Peace Officers Association
- Kansas Sheriffs Association
- Kansas County and District Attorneys Association.
The committee chairman shall inform the Board and general membership of the Associations legislative agenda and seek input for the coming session.
The chairman shall assist in the planning of the annual Legislative conference as appropriate.
The committee chairman shall work closely with any identified KACP lobbyist to coordinate testimony by Association members at hearings of concern to KACP.
The committee chairman shall represent the Association, using independent judgment, in addressing legislative issues where the Board, General Membership or committee cannot be consulted in advance. (Back to Top)

KACP Finance Committee Responsibilities

The Finance Committee shall make recommendations to the Board on programs, projects and major financial proposals.
The committee shall evaluate the current year budget and make recommendations to the Board on the proposed budget for the coming year. Such proposals shall be presented at the Board meeting of the Fall Conference each year.
The committee may assist and evaluate fund raising efforts and recommendations.
The committee shall ensure that an annual audit of the Association’s financial records is conducted by a professional accounting firm.
The committee shall make recommendations to the Board concerning budget modifications during the course of the fiscal year.
The committee shall research and make recommendations to the Board regarding investment of KACP funds. (Back to Top)

KACP Awards Committee Responsibilities

The Awards committee is responsible for defining KACP awards criteria for approval by the Board.
The committee shall annually send out notices to solicit for nominations for the annual awards.
The committee shall review all nominations and determine which award is appropriate for each nomination, if any.
The committee shall notify the agency of each nominee regarding the outcome of the nominations. The committee shall also provide all appropriate and necessary information to the agency of each prospective award recipient regarding the time and location of the Awards program and housing and ticket arrangements.
The committee shall arrange for the acquisition of all awards and certificates as appropriate. The committee shall also provide information to be printed in the Banquet program.
The committee shall be responsible for preparation of the script and overseeing, coordinating and conducting the activities of the annual Awards Program ceremony.
The committee shall be responsible for making arrangements for photographing of the individual award presentations and shall send each award recipient a photo of his or her presentation. (Back to Top)

KACP Communications Committee Responsibilities

The Communications Committee is responsible for the development of the Association newsletter, its general format, content and distribution.
The committee shall oversee the development and maintenance of the Association’s website.
The committee chairman shall report to the Board and, as appropriate, to the general membership regarding activities or issues relative to the newsletter and website and their formats and contents. (Back to Top )