Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 513 Graduates Basic Training

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced today (Dec. 10, 2020) that thirty-eight law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the basic training academy.

“We congratulate these officers on their accomplishment and send our support of the essential and life-saving work they will do in the communities they serve,” said Gov. Andy Beshear.

The graduates of Class 513 received 824.5 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.

“I appreciate the commitment from Class 513 to excel in their training and am confident in the professional service they will provide to all Kentuckians,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek.

A link to a recording of today’s graduation ceremony can be found here.