37 new troopers ready for duty with the Kentucky State Police – Harlan Enterprise

Thirty-seven troopers graduated from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Training Academy in Frankfort on Friday and are now preparing to report to duty across the state.

Secretary of Justice and Public Safety Keith L. Jackson attended today’s ceremony on behalf of Governor Beshear to welcome the new troopers to Team Kentucky.

“To Cadet Class 104, thank you for your willingness to serve, your love of public service and your commitment to protecting our 4.5 million Kentuckians,” Jackson said. “The Beshear-Coleman Administration is proud to be your partner in building a new home in Kentucky by creating a better, safer place for everyone.”

On January 7, Cadet Class 104 arrived at the training academy to undergo 24 weeks of intensive training to learn the vocational skills necessary to perform the duties of a state soldier. Graduate cadets will uphold the State Police mission to promote public safety through service, integrity and professionalism, utilizing partnerships to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, the improve highway safety through education and enforcement, protect property and protect individual rights.

The graduates of Cadet Class 104 received more than 1,000 hours of classroom and field research in topics including constitutional, juvenile and traffic law, use of force, weapons training, defensive tactics, first aid, high-speed pursuit, criminal investigation, computer literacy, hostage negotiations, evidence collection , radio procedures, search and seizure, accident investigation, drug identification, traffic control, crowd control, armed robbery response, electronic crimes, sex crimes, hate crimes, domestic violence, bomb threats and hazardous materials.

“I am pleased to welcome these new cadets to the rank of trooper,” said KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett. “The academy staff have dedicated their time, energy and heart to ensuring you gain the skills needed to survive, whatever challenges you may face. I have no doubt that you will serve with honor, integrity and courage.”