Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 28 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 169

On March 6, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 28 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.

“Dispatchers play an essential role for Kentuckians during their toughest moments,” Gov. Beshear said. “Your calm voice will be a light in darkness for so many, and all of Kentucky thanks you for choosing a career that serves your neighbors across our great commonwealth.”

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 169 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.

“Graduating from the public safety dispatch academy is more than completing a program – it’s accepting the responsibility of serving as the critical link between the public and first responders,” DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse said. “This milestone signals the beginning of a career defined by composure in high-stress situations, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to protecting our communities.”

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Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 28 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 169