Gov. Beshear Announces Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 520 Graduates Basic Training
On November 4, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 27 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated the basic training academy.
“Entering the law enforcement profession is a noble calling, and I’m grateful for the work you have done at DOCJT to prepare yourself to serve the commonwealth,” Gov. Beshear said. “Thank you for your dedication and your commitment to a career of service.
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 520 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas include 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.
“In your 20 weeks of basic training, you learned the skills and knowledge required to begin your career,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “But I urge you, never stop learning. This is a career where continued training is critical to keep yourself and others safe. We are here for you as you continue to grow and learn as a law enforcement officer.”
Class 520 graduates and their agencies are:
Robert R. Bracelin
Daviess Co. Sheriff
Adam P. Cannon
Henderson P.D.
Jordan T. Childers
Hazard P.D.
James H. Combs
Stanton P.D.
Benjamin L. Doran
Graves Co. Sheriff
David K. Duncan
Prestonsburg P.D.
Kristen M. Fischer
Campbell Co. P.D.
Sean Halcomb
Cumberland P.D.
Michael J. Hardin
Clinton Co. Schools P.D.
Joshua C. Hendrickson
Henderson Co. Sheriff
Peyton C. Jackson
Graves Co. Sheriff
Bryson Lawson
Williamsburg P.D.
Wesley B. Lewis
Owen Co. Sheriff
Hannah Lynn
Casey Co. Sheriff
Rollie D. Matheny
Henderson P.D.
Todd A. Mayle
Paris P.D.
Samuel Morgan
Barren Co. Sheriff
Joshua C. Patrick
Cynthiana P.D.
Tristan D. Powell
Mt. Sterling P.D.
Casey J. Richardson
Clinton Co. Schools P.D.
Michael Ritchie
Hazard P.D.
Robert W. Rossi
Harlan Co. Sheriff
Alexis N. Stambaugh
Letcher Co. Sheriff
Julia D. Sutterfield
Paducah P.D.
Trenton N. Tooley
Glasgow P.D.
David E. Williams, II
Hodgenville P.D.
Shane D. Wilson
Leslie Co. Sheriff
About the Department of Criminal Justice Training
DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, university police, 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.
