Criminal Justice Executive Development Program Graduates 24 Kentucky Leaders
On February 16, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 24 law enforcement officers from agencies across Kentucky graduated from the Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED) Class 30. CJED is an advanced leadership course designed for supervisors of small to medium-sized 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,” Gov. Beshear said. “Thank you for all you do, not only for your agency, but for all of Kentucky.”
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.
“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 sergeant or above. They must apply for entrance into the program and be selected by a committee of CJED graduates from across the commonwealth.
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.