Kentucky’s newest law enforcement training academy graduated its second recruit class on September 10, 2021. Nine recruits graduated from the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy’s 23 week basic training course. Chief Michael Delaney along with Chief Deputy Penny Bowles and Major Matt Edwards congratulated the class on their achievement. Retired Major Richards Hanzes, United States Army gave the commencement speech. The recruits were presented their diplomas by Chief Michael Delaney, Retired Chief Doug Hawkins and Retired Chief Gary Raymer. The recruits were given their oath of office and sworn in by Mayor Todd Alcott. The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council would like to congratulate the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy and the nine new officers on their achievement for Class 2.

KLEC would like to recognize the academy staff responsible for training:

BGPD INSTRUCTORS

Deputy Chief Penny Bowles

Retired Major Charles Casey

Major Matt Edwards

Major Robert Hansen

Captain Geoffrey Gleitz

Captain Eric Houchins

Sergeant Michael Elliott

Sergeant Jake Forrester

Sergeant Marc Kaiser

Sergeant Jennie McShane

Sergeant Jared Merriss

Sergeant Michael Myrick

Sergeant Brandon Stice

Sergeant Erik Woodward

Officer Thomas Bugsch

Officer Phil Carpenter

Officer Steven Davidson

Detective David Grimsley

Officer Nichole Hatchett

Officer David Sterner

Officer Matthew Wheat

Detective Alex Wright

ATTORNEY INSTRUCTORS

Leslie Bucklew

Kori Bumgarner

Sarah Carey

Chris Cohron

Kim Geoghegan

Rebecca Gibson

Hillary Hightower

Jill Justice

Tres Miller

Amy Milliken

Jamie Simpson

Jamie Spinks-Meredith

Adam Turner

KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY INSTRUCTORS

Adam Argullin

Aaron Ann Cole-Funfsinn

Tom Lockridge

Jeremy Prince

Rob Richardson

Allan Stokes

Rob Warfel

Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy News

KLEC would like to recognize the academy staff responsible for training: