KLEC News
KLEC Executive Director Phil Crumpton Takes Position with KACo
Phil Crumpton
Former Taylorsville Police Chief Phil Crumpton and former special assistant for the Department of Criminal Justice Training for the DOCJT Louisville Section joined the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council as their Executive on May 24, 2019.
Crumpton served the Kentucky State Police for more than 20 years, beginning his career as a trooper in Frankfort in 1991. In his 11 years as a trooper, Crumpton served as a field training officer, participated in a Special Traffic Enforcement program, was an instructor for the Civilian Police Academy and served Spencer County Middle School as a D.A.R.E. officer.
In 2002, Crumpton was promoted to the rank of sergeant, serving in the Criminal Identification and Records Branch. The following year, Crumpton became the assistant commander in the KSP Media Relations Branch – a role in which he served until 2006, when he was promoted to lieutenant. He then took over as commander of the branch, acting as the primary KSP spokesperson.
Crumpton was promoted to captain in 2008 and assumed the role of commander at the Bowling Green KSP post. One year later, he took on the role of commanding the KSP training academy, overseeing training for 1,700 employees. Crumpton retired from his service to KSP in 2012.
In 2013, Crumpton joined the Wilmore Police Department as a major, serving as the operations officer. He became the Taylorsville Police chief in July 2014, where he served until accepting his new position at DOCJT as Special Assistant.
Executive Director Phil Crumpton resigned his position with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council on December 20, 2019. He accepted a position as Law Enforcement Specialist-Insurance with the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and Staff wish Phil Crumpton much success in his new role with KACo, one in which his career has truly prepared him to obtain.
Richard Ferretti Appointed the Kentucky Attorney General Position on the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
Richard Ferretti serves as the Commissioner for the Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for the Office of the Attorney General. In this position, his responsibilities include oversight for the strategic management of all DCI responsibilities, including budgets, operations, and administration. Ferretti is a career federal law enforcement executive with more than 30 years of experience leading, planning, and managing large scale, high-risk protective operation events. He began his Secret Service career as a Special Agent assigned to the Columbia Field Office. Ferretti then transferred to Washington, D.C., and served in the Washington Field Office and on the Presidential Protection Division for Presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush. Ferretti has since held numerous supervisory assignments, which include Resident Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Resident Office and Special Agent in Charge of the Louisville Field Office. Ferretti attended the University of Kentucky and is a native of Hardin County.
Commissioner Richard Ferretti was sworn in on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 by County Judge Executive and member of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, Chuck Dills. Commissioner Ferretti will serve on the Professional Standards Committee of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. The Council and Staff welcome Commissioner Ferretti.
Bowling Green Police Department Earns Academy Status
The Bowling Green Police Department received official approval to establish the "Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy".
February 6, 2020, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) voted to approve the Bowling Green Police Department's request to develop their own police training academy. Until now, their recruits were required to attend the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, Kentucky. Beginning in June 2020, Bowling Green Police Department recruits will attend the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy.
Over the last year, the department worked diligently in preparing applications to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, developing the curriculum and preparing their training facilities for inspection and presentation to the Council.
The establishment of the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy (BG LEA) represents a significant, historic event and turning point for their agency and law enforcement. It also represents a huge success for the Bowling Green Police Department, City government and the Bowling Green community. Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy training staff believe the establishment of their own Basic Academy will enhance the preparation of their new officers through the Bowling Green city and BGPD centric curriculum. This academy will allow new officers to enter into field training with a more comprehensive understanding of our agency, their community, their culture and the department and academy’s expectations.
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and Staff want to welcome the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy as their newest certified Basic Training Academy and we look forward to working with their staff. Congratulations from our office.