Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 24 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 168
On October 3, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 24 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT) Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth.
“In your new career, you will be a calm voice in times of need as you support law enforcement and Kentuckians when they need it most,” Gov. Beshear said. “Thank you for pursuing this meaningful career and know that the entire commonwealth is praying for you. We are proud to have you on Team Kentucky.”
Dispatch basic training is mandatory for any sworn or civilian employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio at a Criminal Justice Information Systems agency. Graduates of the academy have successfully completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. Over four weeks, the graduates of Class 168 received 164 hours of academy instruction to satisfy these requirements. Major training areas included identifying the role and responsibilities of the dispatcher, correct phone and radio procedures, handling emergency and nonemergency calls for service, using emergency medical dispatch protocols, and using the state and national criminal databases.
“Completing the public safety dispatch academy is more than finishing a course — it’s stepping into a vital role as the lifeline between the public and first responders,” DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse said. “This achievement marks the start of a career built on calm under pressure, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication to community safety.”
