33 New Law Enforcement Officers Ready to Protect Their Communities
On August 7, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 33 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT) basic training academy in Richmond. These law enforcement officers now return home to serve, protect and create a safer New Kentucky Home.
“Our law enforcement are among the most dedicated public servants, and today you join the ranks of heroes who serve our commonwealth each day,” Gov. Beshear said. “Britainy and I pray that you have a safe, fulfilling career, and we thank you for putting yourself first in the pursuit of a safer Kentucky.”
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 560 received more than 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas included 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.
Since December 2019, the Beshear-Coleman administration has graduated 2,113 officers from the basic training academy. Today’s 33 graduating law enforcement officers will begin working with the 8,000 other officers of the commonwealth to create a commonwealth that is safer for all Kentuckians.
“Over the last 20 weeks you have listened earnestly to the training and guidance from your class coordinator and instructors here at DOCJT in preparation for the great task ahead of you,” said DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse. “I urge you to carry their instruction with you and commit these skills to heart.”
The Beshear-Coleman administration is proud to welcome the 33 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.
