The Kentucky State Police Academy Branch is responsible for training all Kentucky State Troopers through our very intense Cadet Training Program. The Cadet Training Program is a 24-week, paramilitary training program, where the vision is to turn Cadets into Troopers. We have a specific way we operate. We expect our Cadets to adhere to our principles and standards. The program is designed to be the most difficult training most cadets will ever experience. The mornings start early, the nights late, and every minute of the over 1,000 hours of training is spent achieving the very rewarding goal of becoming a Kentucky State Trooper. The mission is simple: To never add another fallen Trooper to our Fallen Trooper Memorial. The method to achieve the mission is complex, and we strive every day to train harder than the day before.

The Academy Branch also serves as the central training point for Kentucky State Police Telecommunicators and Facilities Security Branch Officers. In addition to basic training programs for Troopers, Telecommunicators, and Facilities Security Officers, the Academy Branch is responsible for ensuring that all certified personnel are compliant with the in-service training requirements mandated by KRS and KAR.