30 New Law Enforcement Officers Ready To Protect Their Communities
On October 3, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 30 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT) basic training academy. These law enforcement officers now will return home to serve and protect the commonwealth and create safer communities.
“The commonwealth is fortunate to have public servants of your caliber, and we are eternally grateful that you answered the call to create safer communities,” said Gov. Beshear. “We will be praying for your safe return home daily and will continue to advocate for crucial resources and funding to help protect you, while you protect the commonwealth.”
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 551 received more than 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.
Today’s 30 graduating law enforcement officers are now ready to wear the badge along with the other 1,553 Kentuckians who have completed their basic training since December 2019. They will work together to create a commonwealth that is safer for all Kentuckians now and into the future.
“During the past 20 weeks you have listened earnestly to the training and guidance from your class coordinator and instructors here at DOCJT,” said DOCJT Deputy Commissioner Mike Bosse. “I urge you to remember your instruction and commit to the skills taught as you serve your community.”
The Beshear-Coleman administration is proud to welcome the 30 new law enforcement officers into the partnership of public safety. Along with all those currently serving in law enforcement, graduates will play key roles in the ongoing effort to make each of Kentucky’s communities safer
