John Moberly Named Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Executive Director
Newly appointed Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) Executive Director, John Moberly is a familiar face to many in law enforcement having served as a KLEC board member since 2016. He also served on the Peace Officer Professional Standards and Curriculum Committees. He took the helm of KLEC on July 1.
“I am looking forward to working alongside some of Kentucky’s brightest law enforcement leaders and instructors at the Department of Criminal Justice Training, Kentucky State Police, Louisville Metro Police, Lexington Police and Bowling Green Police,” Moberly said.
Moberly is familiar with the needs of Kentucky law enforcement, having spent more than 28 years in law enforcement. He became a Kentucky State Police trooper in 1991 and retired in 2015 as a lieutenant and branch commander. He also served as Commissioner for the Department of Criminal Investigations and the Inspector General for the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet.
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council is an independent, administrative body within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet that governs Kentucky law enforcement standards, officer certification and training curriculum, as established by KRS 15.315. The statute establishes board member roles that represent law enforcement and communities from across the Commonwealth – something Moberly said is unique and important in leading Kentucky law enforcement forward.
“The Council represents all of Kentucky's law enforcement from rural to mid-size agencies to large agencies as well as Sheriffs and the Kentucky State Police. The council also has representation from the Fraternal Order of Police, the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association, the Kentucky Chiefs of Police and the Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network. This Council is truly composed of individuals who have a broad base of knowledge,” he said.
For more than 50 years, KLEC has worked to ensure that Kentucky law enforcement training academies are providing nationally recognized training to incoming recruits and telecommunicators, including annual in-service training for all of the state’s peace officers.
“Now more than ever, communication is key to responding to the ever changing landscape of law enforcement in America,” Moberly said. “Law enforcement agencies across our Commonwealth are doing a great job and have valuable insight to share with each other and the citizens they serve. KLEC will continue to facilitate strong communication, best practices and leadership skills as we work together to determine the safest and best ways to serve and protect all Kentuckians.”
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council meets quarterly. For more information about the council, please visit klecs.ky.gov.
