Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 516 Basic Training Graduates

Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 516 Basic Training Graduates

On May 27, the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 29 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the basic training academy.

“Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this day, where you transition from recruits to officers,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “As you begin working in your communities, remember that this is a job about people. Serve well. Protect honorably. And on the long days, know that your community is indebted to the work you do to make this a safer Kentucky.”

The graduates of Class 516 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.

“That badge demonstrates a sacred trust and covenant between you as public servants and the public you serve,” DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek told recruits. “Wear it with the dignity and honor it deserves; the dignity and honor that your fellow man deserves.”


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Class 516 graduates and their agencies are:

David K. Adams
Martin County Sheriff

Brady J. Ast
Florence Police Department

Allyson K. Banks
Oldham County Police Department

Brian S. Berry
Taylorsville Police Department

Adam L. Black
Campbellsville Police Department

Rayniqico D. Bradshaw
Danville Police Department

Taylor D. Cissell
Paducah Police Department

Tyler L. Covington
Oldham County Police Department
(Firearms Proficiency Award)

Joseph R. Davis
Warsaw Police Department

Troy A. Greenlee
Boone County Sheriff

Kimberly M. Gunsett
Oldham County Police Department

Jonathan T. Hayden
Calloway County Sheriff
(Most Improved for Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics Award)

Justin M. Holman
Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department

Morgan L. Justice
Middlesboro Police Department

Joshua Paul King
Estill County Sheriff
(Coordinator’s Award)

Zachary D. Lamblin
Hopkinsville Police Department

Ronald E. Long III
Taylorsville Police Department
(Outstanding Performance Award for Physical Fitness)

Nicholas S. Metzger
Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department

Joseph M. Osborne II
Lawrence County Sheriff

Bryan R. Potts
Paducah Police Department

Haley H. Ransler
Florence Police Department

Tara Roberts
Booneville Police Department

Peyton T. Smith
Tompkinsville Police Department

Trent A. Smith
Daviess County Sheriff

Jennifer L. Szyszkiewicz
Paducah Police Department
(Academic Award)

Thien-Kim T. Tran
Fayette County Schools Police Department

Daniel C. Walker
Boone County Sheriff

Tristan C. Wampler
Cadiz Police Department

Zakkary L. West
Harrodsburg Police Department


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.

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