RICHMOND, Ky. (May 27, 2021) – The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced today that 29 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the basic training academy.
"Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this day, where you transition from recruits to officers," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "As you begin working in your communities, remember that this is a job about people. Serve well. Protect honorably. And on the long days, know that your community is indebted to the work you do to make this a safer Kentucky."
The graduates of Class 516 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks.
Major training areas include: patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes and tactical responses to crisis situations.
"That badge demonstrates a sacred trust and covenant between you as public servants and the public you serve," DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek told recruits. "Wear it with the dignity and honor it deserves; the dignity and honor that your fellow man deserves."
DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs' deputies, university police, airport police throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.
Class 516 graduates and their agencies are:
David K. Adams Martin County Sheriff
Brady J. Ast Florence Police Department
Allyson K. Banks Oldham County Police Department
Brian S. Berry Taylorsville Police Department
Adam L. Black Campbellsville Police Department
Rayniqico D. Bradshaw Danville Police Department
Taylor D. Cissell Paducah Police Department
Tyler L. Covington Oldham County Police Department
(Firearms Proficiency Award)
Joseph R. Davis Warsaw Police Department
Troy A. Greenlee Boone County Sheriff
Kimberly M. Gunsett Oldham County Police Department
Jonathan T. Hayden Calloway County Sheriff
(Most Improved for Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics Award)
Justin M. Holman Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department
Morgan L. Justice Middlesboro Police Department
Joshua Paul King Estill County Sheriff
(Coordinator's Award)
Zachary D. Lamblin Hopkinsville Police Department
Ronald E. Long III Taylorsville Police Department
(Outstanding Performance Award for Physical Fitness)
Nicholas S. Metzger Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department
Joseph M. Osborne II Lawrence County Sheriff
Bryan R. Potts Paducah Police Department
Haley H. Ransler Florence Police Department
Tara Roberts Booneville Police Department
Peyton T. Smith Tompkinsville Police Department
Trent A. Smith Daviess County Sheriff
Jennifer L. Szyszkiewicz Paducah Police Department
(Academic Award)
Thien-Kim T. Tran Fayette County Schools Police Department
Daniel C. Walker Boone County Sheriff
Tristan C. Wampler Cadiz Police Department
Zakkary L. West Harrodsburg Police Department
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