KLEC News
2020 Career Development Program Certificates Earned
2020 has been a memorable year because of COVID-19 and the effect that it had on training in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council’s Career Development Program, however, was not affected when training came to a halt in early March. The program which began in 2003 had not been expanded until this year with 12 new career tracks being offered. These new career tracks are School Officer I, II and III, Tactical Officer, Canine Officer, Intermediate and Advanced Court Security Officer, Sheriff Supervisor, Manager, Executive and Chief Executive and Investigative Public Safety Dispatcher. New career tracks garnered new interest in the program. Since January 1, 2003, CDP has awarded a total of 5,769 certificates and a total of 477 for 2020.
If you are interested in the Career Development Program, you can find the Informational Guide and Applications on our web site.
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council would like to congratulate the 477 full time law enforcement personnel who earned certificates this year. Congratulations!
Council Member Leaves
Commander Roger Holland
Commander Roger Holland assumed the Lexington Police Academy’s seat on the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) in 2016 when he was assigned to the Training Section for the Lexington Police Department. Commander Holland initially served on the Instructor Certification Committee and then moved to the Curriculum Committee. Roger Holland found his calling in public service and began a career in Law Enforcement with the Lexington Police Department in 1998. During Commander Holland’s career, he has served his community as a patrol officer, a Detective in narcotics investigations, as a Sergeant in the Public Integrity Unit, as a Lieutenant (Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police) and 15 ½ years with the Emergency Response Unit.
During his 4 years as a Council member, his commitment and professional experience afforded him the ability to help to further the training standards, quality, and professionalism of law enforcement in Kentucky. Commander Holland has been appointed to serve as Commander of the Bureau of Investigations with the Lexington Police Department and his official last KLEC meeting will be in January 2021.
Commander Holland stated, “It has been an honor to serve with dedicated professionals who are committed to the training and professionalism of law enforcement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The opportunity to serve on the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council has provided me with a unique perspective and awareness of the commitment for Kentucky to serve as the gold standard for Law Enforcement across the nation. Thank you to the staff of KLEC and to those members I have had the honor to serve alongside.”
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council would like to thank Commander Roger Holland for his dedication and service.