Stopping Scams: Protecting Kentuckians Through Law Enforcement Partnerships

Scams are evolving, and they’re costing Kentuckians millions.

In this episode, we hear from Department of Financial Institutions Information Officer Tasha Stewart and take a closer look at the Stop Scams Initiative led by the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet and its new partnership with the Kentucky State Police to better equip law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth.

We discuss:

  • What the Stop Scams Initiative is and why it was created

  • How the partnership with the Kentucky State Police supports law enforcement across Kentucky

  • The types of resources now available to agencies

  • Common scams currently impacting Kentuckians

  • How officers can respond when encountering scam victims

  • Practical tips for the public to avoid becoming a victim

For more information about the Stops Scams initiative, follow this link.

The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.

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Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

 
 
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