Dean Victor Kappeler encourages local law enforcement executives to positively communicate with the media, immigrant communities and the general public about their position and role in immigrant enforcement.
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Public Safety Demands Efforts to Improve Inmate Reentry
Sec. John Tilley touts Senate Bill 120 for supporting inmate reentry by establishing higher expectations on those leaving prison to take personal responsibility toward finding jobs and getting back to work.
Our Blue Family’s Loss
There are daily tragedies that are impossible to predict, but it is Commissioner Mark Filburn's hope that everyone who puts on a uniform will consider the importance of these six factors.
Police Encounters are Key to Public Perceptions
Law enforcement officers come into contact with large numbers of people each year, and every police-citizen interaction matters in shaping the public’s opinion and attitudes toward the police.
Recent Milestone Shows Dedication to Addressing DNA Backlog
Despite a very short deadline, the Justice Cabinet secretary lauds the efforts of every certified law enforcement agency for creating a sexual-assault policy, demonstrating our state’s commitment to helping the survivors of sexual assault find justice.
Policing in Crisis – There Are No Quick Fixes
Nationally, policing is facing a crisis in public confidence. Curbing the crisis will require a restructuring of the way police and political leaders approach communities and their underlying socioeconomic conditions.
Congratulations on a Loss-Free Year
Zero new names will be added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement memorial this spring, thanks to a year without any line of duty deaths in 2016.
Recent Audit Offers a New Start With New Partners
Lauding the boost of public transparency, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary John Tilley applauded DOCJT staff’s professionalism in handling the agency’s recent audit and embracing a new commitment to serving Kentucky’s law enforcement community.
DOCJT Committed to Vision of Trust and Accountability
In the wake of its recent audit, DOCJT's Commissioner Mark Filburn reinforces his commitment to honor, integrity and professionalism as he and his staff move the agency in a positive direction.
Is Kentucky Experiencing A Spike In Crime Rates?
Kentucky has enjoyed declining crime rates in recent decades. But could this long-term trend be coming to an end?
Moving Forward as a Team
Building community trust by treating people with dignity and respect while training hard on diminishable skills that will keep officers safe.
Criminal Justice Reform in Kentucky
We no longer can afford to cling to the outdated idea that prison is the only way to effectively hold people accountable for their crimes.