Kentucky's New Law Enforcement Executives
Passionate Speakers Sought for TALK Conference
DOCJT is looking for individuals who can present on a topic about which they are passionate and think can have a direct impact on dispatch communication center supervisors, managers and directors during the 2017 TALK conference.
Heat of the Moment
The actions of America’s drivers are an increasing concern to law enforcement who, across the nation, reported road rage as a contributing factor in some 1,500 deaths since 2008.
Everyday Heroes - February 2017
After six years in law enforcement, this officer's experiences have helped him see the potential in everyone's life and understand his role in making his community the best it can be.
KSP Forms New Unit Dedicated To Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations
New Kentucky State Police unit will add experience, expertise and transparency to investigations of officer-involved shootings in the commonwealth.
Who Are You? NamUs helps law enforcement identify the unidentifiable
Last year’s Harlan’s “Mountain Jane Doe” case breakthrough is proof the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System can be a valuable tool for law enforcement in Kentucky and across the nation.
Back from the Brink: New Staffing Revitalizes Louisville Training Section
DOCJT Regional Training Director Phil Crumpton discusses revitalizing the Louisville Training Section and expanding DOCJT's regional training capabilities.
George T. Ragsdale (1876-1937)
A Giant in Kentucky Law Enforcement
Policing in Crisis – There Are No Quick Fixes
Nationally, policing is facing a crisis in public confidence. Curbing the crisis will require a restructuring of the way police and political leaders approach communities and their underlying socioeconomic conditions.
Spotlight: Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley
Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley shares about his transition from the Kentucky State Police to a sheriff’s office, bringing back the DARE program and new priorities and projects for his agency.
Spotlight: Pikeville Police Chief Phillip Reed
Pikeville Police Chief Phillip Reed discusses ways he keeps his staff motivated, how to maintain trust and respect with the community and advancements in law enforcement technology.
Congratulations on a Loss-Free Year
Zero new names will be added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement memorial this spring, thanks to a year without any line of duty deaths in 2016.
New Leaders - January 2017
Kentucky's New Law Enforcement Executives
Future Crimes
Inside the Digital Underground and the Battle for Our Connected World
Recent Audit Offers a New Start With New Partners
Lauding the boost of public transparency, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary John Tilley applauded DOCJT staff’s professionalism in handling the agency’s recent audit and embracing a new commitment to serving Kentucky’s law enforcement community.