Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce Twenty-two Officers Graduate from the Academy of Police Supervision

On December 17, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 22 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated the Academy of Police Supervision (APS). APS, also called the sergeant’s academy, is a three-week, 122-hour training program targeted for newly promoted sergeants or officers who are on their agency’s promotion list to become sergeants.

“As our state mourns the loss of our Kentuckians from these deadly storms, we need leaders – like you – out in the field to help our families rebuild. Thank you for working hard and graduating the Academy of Police Supervision,” said Gov. Beshear. “The lessons you have learned in this leadership program are sure to serve you well as you encourage and lead our frontline officers.”

APS was launched in 2003 as one of DOCJT’s illustrious leadership courses aimed at developing and shaping future and current leaders in law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth. The training program is a deep dive into how to positively influence groups of people, as well as how to apply situational leadership, demonstrate an understanding of constitutional and administrative law, emotional and social intelligence, ethical decision making, problem solving, emotional survival, and public speaking.

“The three weeks you have devoted to this program and to developing yourself as leaders have the potential to significantly impact the way those you lead serve our communities,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “Lead with duty, honor and responsibility.”