Doug Schroeder

Doug Schroeder began his law enforcement career in 1996 and was appointed Chief of Police in Hesston, Kansas, in 2001, a position he held for 20 years. In August 2021, he was appointed Director of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (KS-CPOST). In January 2025, Doug transitioned to his current role as Associate Vice Provost at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), where he oversees the graduation of more than 450 basic academy students annually and supports continuing education and professional development opportunities for nearly 17,000 law enforcement officers across Kansas.

Doug holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Christian College of Kansas and a graduate degree from Fort Hays State University. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command (Class #361) and has served as president of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police. In addition to his leadership roles in law enforcement, Doug has extensive experience as an adjunct instructor in criminal justice programs at colleges and universities across Kansas.

Throughout his career, Doug has received numerous local, state, and national honors. Most notably, he is the only Kansas law enforcement officer to receive the Presidential Medal of Valor, which was presented to him at a White House ceremony in 2018.

Doug brings decades of law enforcement leadership, professional development, and teaching experience to the classroom, along with a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of criminal justice professionals.

“I am passionate about justice and lifelong learning. Teaching at the University of Kansas allows those two passions to intersect. When learning and justice come together, stronger professionals and healthier communities are the result.”