Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announces 25 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 148
On March 17, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 25 dispatchers from across the state graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to provide assistance and assurance to both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth.
“Your commitment to your community and the commonwealth is honorable,” Gov. Beshear said. “You are the lifeline to those who are experiencing the roughest moments of their lives. Thank you for answering the call to serve and being the calm voice in the winds of chaos.”
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 successful completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. The graduates of Class 148 received 164 hours of academy instruction to satisfy these requirements over four weeks. Major training areas include identifying the role and responsibilities of the dispatcher, correct phone and radio procedures, handling emergency and non-emergency calls for service, emergency medical dispatch protocols and use of the state and national criminal databases.
“Choosing to become a member of a time-honored profession is admirable,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “It carries with it a commitment of honor and professionalism. I thank you for your commitment and wish you the best of luck in your careers.”
Class 148 graduates and their agencies are:
Kylreece G. Brown
Hazard Police Department
Maci Dean Breeden
Carrollton Police Department
Alanna B. Claywell
Bowling Green Police Department
Shelby Rae Cooper
Cynthiana-Harrison County E-911
Mahala D. Crider
Hickman County Dispatch
Christine Emily Downs
Marion-Crittenden County E-911
Kaitlyn Renae Gumm
Barren-Metcalfe ECC
Barnetta A. Jennings
Lexington Enhanced 911
Kylee S. Kendall
Kenton County ECC
Mytaya Treneese Knight
Fulton County Dispatch
Clarence R. Madison, II
Fayette County Schools Police Department
Michael Chad McAllister
Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Seth McQueary
Pulaski County 911
Kimberly A. Nader
Lexington Enhanced 911
Shelby Madison Powell
Bluegrass 911 Central Communications Center
Andrew Pursley
Owensboro Police Department
Autumn Faith Roberson
Bath County 911
Kayla Bethanie Saupe
Trigg County E-911
Holly Page Simpson
Monroe County E-911
Carolyn Stalvey
Lawrence County 911
Stephanie Standridge
Oak Grove Police Department
Caleb Randall Stringer
Jessamine County E-911
Brayden Tolliver
Boone County PSCC
Tera N. Wardrip
Breckinridge County Dispatch
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 is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is seeking public input regarding DOCJT’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. Click here to submit comments.
