DOCJT Basic Training Class 512 Graduates

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced on Thursday, October 29, 2020, that twenty-eight law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the basic training academy.

“Your graduation today from the Department of Criminal Justice Training makes you part of a special group of brave men and women heroes who have answered the call to serve,” said Governor Beshear. “Thank you for wearing the badge of honor to make our communities stronger, our streets safer and our nation more secure.”

Basic training is mandatory for Kentucky law enforcement officers to comply with the state’s Peace Officer Professional Standards Act of 1998. The graduates of Class 512 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas include: patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes and tactical responses to crisis situations.

“The recruits in Class 512 have worked hard to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective in their duties,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “I am proud of their work and happy to welcome them officially into the law enforcement family.”