Gov. Beshear, Department of Criminal Justice Training Announces 23 Graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 150
On June 30, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 23 dispatchers from across the state graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid and assurance to both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth.
“Your commitment to your community and commonwealth is honorable,” Gov. Beshear said. “You are the lifeline to those who are experiencing the roughest moments of their lives. Thank you for answering the call to serve and being the calm voice in the winds of chaos.”
Dispatch basic training is mandatory for any sworn or civilian employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio at a Criminal Justice Information Systems agency. Graduates of the academy have successful completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. The graduates of Class 150 received 164 hours of academy instruction to satisfy these requirements over four weeks. Major training areas include identifying the role and responsibilities of the dispatcher, correct phone and radio procedures, handling emergency and non-emergency calls for service, emergency medical dispatch protocols and use of the state and national criminal databases.
“Choosing to become a member of a time-honored profession is admirable,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “It carries with it a commitment of honor and professionalism. I thank you for your commitment and wish you the best of luck in your careers.”
Class 150 graduates and their agencies are:
Amy M. Adams
Hopkinsville Police Department
Jaxon S. Allen
London/Laurel County Communications Center
Ashley D. Buster
Adair County 911 Center
Kellee Etheridge
Lexington Enhanced 911
Coby G. Fauver
City of Paducah 911
April L. Ground
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Julie R. Hellmann
Northern Kentucky University Police Department
J. Reese Higgins
Barren-Metcalfe ECC
Shayann Huckaby
Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office
Mathew J. Hunter
Western Kentucky University Police Department
Brittany B. Jeanice
Hardin County 911
Ryelee A. Lyons
Bluegrass 911 Central Communications
Alesia R. McIntyre
Fleming County Dispatch
Camden L. Mink
Bluegrass 911 Central Communications
John C. Parks
Bell County Dispatch
Miranda L. Pendley
Scottsville Police Department
Noelle C. Robbins
Hardin County 911
Mara H. Rogers
Pulaski County 911 Center
Laura L. Buckman Russelburg
Henderson Police Department
Joseph A. Slone
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
Sarah D. Smith
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Sarah E. Smith
London/Laurel County Communication Center
Sarah J. Wisniewski
Todd County Dispatch
DOCJT is a state agency located on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. The agency is the first in the nation to be accredited under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ public safety training program designation.
DOCJT is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is seeking public input regarding DOCJT’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. Click here to submit comments.
