DOCJT Basic Training Class 511 Graduates
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced today that twenty-nine law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated basic training academy.
“I am proud that Kentucky’s recruits are receiving some of the most exceptional law enforcement training in the nation at the Department of Criminal Justice Training,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “To our new officers, when you return to your agencies, remember your training and know that we are grateful for your service.”
Basic training is mandatory for Kentucky law enforcement officers to comply with the state’s Peace Officer Professional Standards Act of 1998. The graduates of Class 511 received 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.
“These officers have committed themselves to their training and graduate today equipped to serve with the knowledge, skills and professionalism our communities require,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “I am proud of their dedication and wish them safe and successful careers ahead.”
DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, university police, and airport police throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.
Class 511 graduates and their agencies are:
Trevor A. Beaty
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Jennifer M. Bernard
Ohio County Sheriff’s Office
(Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)
Zachary A. Bowens
Pikeville Police Department
(Outstanding Performance Award for Physical Fitness)
Kainer L. Caudill
Cumberland Police Department
(Most Improved Award for Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics)
Jacob R. Chaffins
Prestonsburg Police Department
(Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)
Mason J. Cline
Oldham County Police Department
(Recruit of Distinction, Academic Achievement Award, Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)s
Bobby J. Cook
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Cummins
University of Louisville Police Department
Tyler T. Day
Perry County Sheriff’s Office
(Firearms Proficiency Award)
Patricia A. Dietz
Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office
Brent C. France
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office
(Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)
Cody D. Fulkerson
Spencer County Sheriff’s Office
(Coordinator’s Award)
Anthony K. Fultz
University of Kentucky Police Department
(Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)
Tristan D. Kidd
University of Kentucky Police Department
Jeremy N. Kolba
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office
David E. Krull
Covington Police Department
(Most Improved Award for Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics)
Zachary T. Leigh
Garrard County Police Department
Amanda N. Lowe
Pikeville Police Department
Trenton P. Massey
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
Austin Meredith
Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office
(Recruit of Distinction)
William J. Milton
University of Kentucky Police Department
(Educating Heroes Associate’s Degree)
Austin J. Reynolds
Harlan County Sheriff’s Office
Joshua G. Sargent
Harlan County Sheriff’s Office
Austin G. Scott
Madisonville Police Department
Jeffrey D. Smith
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Olivia K. Steddom
University of Kentucky Police Department
Marion E. Stewar
Cumberland Police Department
Parker A. Thomas
Oldham County Police Department
Keegan S. Williams
Pikeville Police Department
About the Department of Criminal Justice Training
DOCJT is a state agency located on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. The agency is the first in the nation to be accredited under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ public safety training program designation. DOCJT also earned accreditation through the International Association for Continuing Education and Training in 2013.
