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DOCJT Basic Training Class 511 Graduates

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 29 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated basic training academy.

“I am proud that Kentucky’s recruits are receiving some of the most exceptional law enforcement training in the nation at the Department of Criminal Justice Training,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “To our new officers, when you return to your agencies, remember your training and know that we are grateful for your service.”

Basic training is mandatory for Kentucky law enforcement officers to comply with the state’s Peace Officer Professional Standards Act of 1998. The graduates of Class 511 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas included: patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes, and tactical responses to crisis situations.

“These officers have committed themselves to their training and graduate today equipped to serve with the knowledge, skills and professionalism our communities require,” said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. “I am proud of their dedication and wish them safe and successful careers ahead.”

DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, university police, and airport police throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.