Kentucky's New Law Enforcement Executives
May Memorial Services
In the month of May, cities and law enforcement entities will conduct memorial ceremonies honoring Kentucky's fallen officers.
Blind Spots
Why We Fail to Do What’s Right and What to Do About It
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.
Doing All Things Well
Why does a lawyer with an English degree who loves researching history, working search and rescue and writing books and blogs drive 105 miles every day to teach at a law enforcement academy?
Spotlight: Madison County Sheriff Mike Coyle
Madison County Sheriff Mike Coyle shares about his agency's new Street Crimes Unit, the importance of core values and successes with inter-county teamwork.
Spotlight: Louisville Regional Airport Police Chief Jim Sohan
Louisville Regional Airport Police Chief Jim Sohan discusses his agency's physical fitness policy, how his agency addresses crime prevention at the airport and how leaders can stay connected to their workforce.
Cool Under Pressure
Public Safety Dispatch is the Most Misunderstood Job You’ll Ever Love
Even Better Than Planned
Passion and success characterize this eastern Kentucky department of 21 sworn officers who are committed to making the Mount Sterling Police Department one of the best-trained and capable agencies in the commonwealth.
DOCJT Hosts STOPS Training for Basic Training Recruits
DOCJT is seeking certified instructors and role-play actors to assist with training practicals like the STOPS program.
A Nearly-Impossible Feat
The partnership between DOCJT and the state’s law enforcement agencies is helping the goals of Kentucky’s new sexual assault policies become reality.
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.
Bridging the Gap
Exploring how police social workers help departments offer better services to communities and crime victims.
Tactical EMS
TEMS can play a big role in saving SWAT officers’ lives. Learn more about the TEMS concept and upcoming available training.
Asset Forfeiture 101
Asset forfeiture is an important way for law enforcement agencies to deprive criminals of what they need to further their criminal course of action. Learn the legal what, when and how in this article.