Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announce 24 Officers Graduate from the Academy of Police Supervision
On September 29, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 24 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth graduated the Academy of Police Supervision (APS) Class 96. 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.
“Congratulations to Kentucky’s newest, law enforcement leaders,” said Gov. Beshear. “We wish all the best to the sergeants as they take on their supervisor roles with the knowledge learned from this program.”
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.
“APS Class 96 represents law enforcement agencies from every corner of the state and a variety of law enforcement types,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “I’m proud to congratulate these leaders on earning their APS pin and encourage them to lead purposefully.”
APS Class 96 graduates and their agencies are:
Lt. Gideon Brewer
Nicholasville Police Department
Sgt. Jarod Buchanan
Edgewood Police Department
Sgt. Jessie D. Burden
Morgantown Police Department
Sgt. Jason C. Compton
Ludlow Police Department
Sgt. Jared Ellison
Oldham County Police Department
Sgt. Jared Fogle
Nicholasville Police Department
Sgt. Christopher Greenfield
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
Sgt. Jeremy M. Helms
Ashland Police Department
Sgt. Chadwick D. Hundley
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
Sgt. John D. Hurd
Monticello Police Department
Sgt. Jeffrey K. Jones
Fayette County Public Schools Police Department
Sgt. Daniel Kirstein
Richmond Police Department
Sgt. Mark Lusk
Owensboro Police Department
Lt. Timothy A. Miller
Somerset Police Department
Sgt. Adam L. Moeves
Newport Police Department
Sgt. Scott Ratliff
St. Matthews Police Department
Sgt. Elbert Riley III
London Police Department
Sgt. Scottie G. Smith
Fayette County Schools Police Department
Sgt. Kyle Thornberry
Erlanger Police Department
Sgt. Anthony C. Treller
Newport Police Department
Sgt. Michael D. Weatherford
Murray Police Department
Sgt. Shannon D. Wells
Hopkinsville Police Department
Sgt. William Russell White
Kentucky Department of Parks – Ranger Division
Sgt. Jay E. Zerhusen
Covington Police Department
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.
Beshear-Coleman Administration Commitment to Making Kentucky a National Leader in Public Safety
The Beshear-Coleman administration’s top priority is the safety of all Kentuckians. The Governor's public safety actions are creating safer communities and a better Kentucky now and into the future.
Gov. Beshear has unveiled part of the administration’s upcoming budget plan to further protect law enforcement officers while making Kentucky a leader in public safety. The administration’s proposed budget includes an additional raise for state police troopers and officers, increased training stipend and an improved pension system for local and state law enforcement and funding for local law enforcement to purchase body armor.
In July, Gov. Beshear broke ground in Richmond on a new law enforcement training facility named in honor of Jody Cash, who lost his life in the line of duty May 16, 2022, while serving as chief deputy of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office. Members of the Cash family, as well as state and local officials and staff from the Department of Criminal Justice Training, joined the Governor in taking a step forward to enhance the safety of Kentucky’s nearly 8,000 peace officers who risk their lives every day to protect Kentucky families.
Since taking office, Gov. Beshear has awarded more than $10 million in grant funding to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing the tools and resources that will not only allow them to protect Kentucky communities but will also ensure their safety as they stand on the front lines every day. In August, the administration awarded $2.1 million in grant funding to enhance public safety, curb the sale of illegal drugs and fight addiction.
In June 2022, Gov. Beshear announced the Military to Law Enforcement Program (M-2-LE). M-2-LE allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all U.S. military branches during their last 180 days of service. Upon being contracted by a law enforcement agency, the military member will continue to receive their pay and benefits from the U.S. Military while they undergo law enforcement training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
