Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce Twenty-one Graduates of the Academy of Police Supervision
On October 1, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 21 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated the Academy of Police Supervision (APS). APS, also called the sergeant’s academy, is a three-week, 122-hour training program targeted for newly promoted sergeants or officers who are on their agency’s promotion list to become sergeants.
“Your commitment to leading your fellow officers is exemplary, and I know the work you have done over the past three weeks has prepared you to lead them with honor and integrity,” said Gov. Beshear. “Thank you for all you do for your agency and for the commonwealth.”
APS was launched in 2003 as one of DOCJT’s illustrious leadership courses aimed at developing and shaping future and current leaders in law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth. The training program is a deep dive into how to positively influence groups of people as well as how to apply situational leadership, demonstrate an understanding of constitutional and administrative law, emotional and social intelligence, ethical decision making, problem solving, emotional survival and public speaking.
“The APS program is an invaluable first step in leadership training, and I am excited to see how you will take this knowledge back to your departments and use it to encourage and strengthen the ranks you lead,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek.
APS Class 87 graduates and their agencies are:
Sgt. Steven Alexander
Pulaski Co. Sheriff
Sgt. James Ayres
Cincinnati/N. KY Airport Police Department
Sgt. Dustin Bowling
Boone Co. Sheriff
Lt. Benton S. Castle
Morehead Police Department
Sgt. Kenneth Christian
Boone Co. Sheriff
Sgt. Chris Collins
Williamstown Police Department
Sgt. Jeffrey D. Cook
Covington Police Department
Investigator Nicole Ann Creech
KY Office of Charitable Gaming
Sgt. Daniel A. Delaney
Newport Police Department
Sgt. Kelli V. Fraze
Richmond Police Department
Sgt. Billy R. Graves
Frankfort Police Department
Sgt. Aaron M. Hamilton
Owensboro Police Department
Sgt. Edwin R. Harrison
Ashland Police Department
Sgt. Jason D. Hicks
Paducah Police Department
Officer John C. Jackson
KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Sgt. Jason W. Mcerlane
Covington Police Department
Sgt. Joseph Moffett
Independence Police Department
Sgt. Bobby L Murray, Jr.
Clark Co. Sheriff
Sgt. Winfer Music
Frankfort Police Department
Sgt. Michael D. Winkler
Edgewood Police Department
Sgt. Erik B. Woodward
Bowling Green Police Department
The Department of Criminal Justice Training 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.
