The partnership between DOCJT and the state’s law enforcement agencies is helping the goals of Kentucky’s new sexual assault policies become reality.
Recent Milestone Shows Dedication to Addressing DNA Backlog
Despite a very short deadline, the Justice Cabinet secretary lauds the efforts of every certified law enforcement agency for creating a sexual-assault policy, demonstrating our state’s commitment to helping the survivors of sexual assault find justice.
Bridging the Gap
Exploring how police social workers help departments offer better services to communities and crime victims.
Tactical EMS
TEMS can play a big role in saving SWAT officers’ lives. Learn more about the TEMS concept and upcoming available training.
Asset Forfeiture 101
Asset forfeiture is an important way for law enforcement agencies to deprive criminals of what they need to further their criminal course of action. Learn the legal what, when and how in this article.
Compassion in Policing
Working with Kentucky’s homeless community is a balancing act between showing compassion to those in need while also protecting the interests of property owners concerned about panhandling. See how these Kentucky agencies seek that balance in their communities.
Procedures for Property Seizure
KRS 218A.415 provides details for how to seize criminal property.
What Should You Seize?
Follow these guidelines.
Health Tips: Officers are at a Higher Risk for Hypertension
A 'wake-up call' for Kentucky law enforcement officers - ignoring high blood pressure will shorten your life, according to Louisville Metro Police Dr. Smock. Take healthy steps today to help ensure you make it to retirement.
Resource Management
Forfeiture of criminal assets allows Kentucky law enforcement to seize property used by convicted drug dealers and have that property returned in dollars to use in furthering drug investigations, through equipment, training and more.
New Leaders - March 2017
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.