Gov. Beshear Announces Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 522 Graduates Basic Training
On December 16, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 36 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated the basic training academy.
“I recognize that several of you live in Western Kentucky. I want you to know that we appreciate you answering the call to not only serve your communities, but help rebuild them after these devastating storms.” said Gov. Beshear. “Now more than ever, our state needs public safety professionals, and the Beshear-Coleman administration is grateful you are protecting all of us”
DOCJT is committed to providing officers with best practices, the latest technology training and legal information to protect the diverse communities they serve. The graduates of Class 522 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.
“I am proud of your commitment to learning the skills and knowledge presented in the Basic Training Academy and wish you success in implementing this training in your home communities,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek.
DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, university police, airport police throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.