Criminal Justice Executive Development Program Graduates 19 Kentucky Leaders

On February 24, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 19 law enforcement officers from agencies across Kentucky graduated from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED) Class 29. CJED is an advanced leadership course designed for supervisors of small to medium-size law enforcement agencies.

“The leadership training DOCJT provides to Kentucky’s law enforcement leaders is incomparable,” Gov. Beshear said. “Thank you for choosing to advance your knowledge to help enhance officer and trooper safety at your agencies.”

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 students 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.

“Congratulations on completing this advanced leadership course as you work to encourage and strengthen the ranks you lead,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek.

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

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DOCJT is a state agency located on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. The agency is the first in the nation to be accredited under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ public safety training program designation.

DOCJT is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is seeking public input regarding DOCJT’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. Click here to submit comments.