Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announces 16 Officers Graduate from the Kentucky Criminalistic Academy – Crime Scene Technician Course

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that crime scene investigators (CSIs) from across the commonwealth have graduated from the summer 2023 Kentucky Criminalistics Academy (KCA) Crime Scene Technician Course.

“Kentucky is enhancing public safety every day because our law enforcement officers keep rising to the challenge of learning new skills and advancing their training,” Gov. Beshear said. “It is because of your commitment to protection and service that crime rates are reduced, and streets are safer.”

KCA is made up of two, five-week, 200-hour courses that DOCJT instructors developed for full-time and newly appointed CSIs and patrol officers who serve as CSIs for their agencies. In addition to sworn officers, the KCA is open to civilian CSIs who work for law enforcement agencies.

“Crime-scene investigation is a vital skill in all levels of law enforcement,” DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek said. “I commend you on completing the rigorous Kentucky Criminalistics Academy training and wish you the best in your careers.”

The entire KCA certification includes training in:

  • Digital photography

  • Advanced latent print development

  • Evidence collection and documentation

  • Latent fingerprint recognition and identification

  • Shooting scene reconstruction

  • Bloodstain pattern recognition and documentation

  • Post blast investigation

  • Forensic mapping

  • Computer crimes investigations

  • Forensic anthropological recovery course (University of Tennessee)

GRADUATIONMichael MooreKCA, Kentucky Criminalistics Academy