Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 24 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 170
On April 10, 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.
“The critical lifeline you provide for Kentuckians during their darkest and most difficult moments is truly heroic,” Gov. Beshear said. “The entire commonwealth thanks you for your dedication and commitment to public service, and we wish you the best in your careers.”
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 170 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.
“I am proud of everything you’ve achieved at the academy,” DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse said. “These four weeks of rigorous training have prepared you to serve your communities with skill, integrity, and dedication. I have no doubt your efforts will make a meaningful difference, and I wish you every success as you begin this important work.”
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