Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 18 officers graduate from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program

On February 25, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 18 law enforcement officers from agencies across Kentucky have graduated from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED), an advanced leadership course designed for supervisors of small- to medium-size law enforcement agencies.

“Your commitment to leading your fellow officers is exemplary, and I know the work you have done over these past four-weeks has prepared you to continue leading with honor and integrity,” said Gov. Beshear. “Thank you for all you do, not only for your agency, but the entire commonwealth.”

CJED is a four-week, 168-hour program that focuses on identifying, analyzing and solving problems as well as leadership, personnel administration, operations, fiscal management, executive and environmental relationships.

The purpose of the course is to provide law enforcement supervisors with the academic background, leadership skills and management techniques required for the future. Each session enhances leadership abilities and encourages the development of visionary thinkers.

“I congratulate you on completing this advanced leadership course,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “I am excited for all of you to now take this knowledge back to your departments and use it to encourage and strengthen the ranks you lead.”

To take part in CJED, potential students must be supervisors who rank as a sergeant or above. They must apply for entrance into the program and a committee of CJED graduates from across the commonwealth make the final selection of applicants.