Brief case summaries provided by DOCJT legal staff.
Small County, Big Responsibilities
Despite being small in size, big responsibilities keep Gallatin County’s law enforcement officers hopping.
Driving it Home
Jeff Knox trains officers how to operate the most dangerous piece of equipment they'll ever use.
Training Safety Officer Program Reduces Risk, Injuries
The more hands on officers get during training, the more risks are involved for injuries. The TSO program incorporates safety measures into training without watering down the course’s content.
STOPS: More than Stopping Cars
Credited with saving at least 300 law enforcement officer lives, the STOPS program trains law enforcement officers in safely making traffic stops.
Is Kentucky Experiencing A Spike In Crime Rates?
Kentucky has enjoyed declining crime rates in recent decades. But could this long-term trend be coming to an end?
Moving Forward as a Team
Building community trust by treating people with dignity and respect while training hard on diminishable skills that will keep officers safe.
Criminal Justice Reform in Kentucky
We no longer can afford to cling to the outdated idea that prison is the only way to effectively hold people accountable for their crimes.