NEWS
Other Law Enforcement Memorial Services across the State
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KLEMF Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation is now accepting applications for fall 2009 scholarships. This marks the sixth year that KLEMF has awarded scholarship money to law enforcement officers, dispatchers and their families to help pay for post-secondary educational costs. The foundation will award 25 scholarships and the deadline is June 30. GO HERE
Supreme Court Ruling Affects Vehicle Searches
Arizona v. Gant. questioned officers authority to search a vehicle once the driver or a passenger was arrested. In the past, our courts have allowed for such searches, regardless of the charges placed against the driver or other occupant. Gant has limited such searches, however. GO HERE
$15 million in Federal Stimulus Funds for Public Safety in Kentucky now Available
Federal stimulus funds are now available for supplemental public safety grants and justice programs including enforcement, substance abuse prevention and victims’ services. GO HERE
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds available
Funding for programs that offer direct services to victims of violent crime is now available, according to Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown. Applications for the funding, which is received through the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), are due by June 12, 2009. GO HERE
Kentucky's Most Wanted
View Kentucky State Police most wanted fugitives. GO HERE
Recovery Act Internet Crimes against Children Research Grant
OJJDP seeks research and data collection to further our understanding of technology and internet-facilitated crimes against children and to improved investigation of such crimes. Deadline is May 14, 2009. GO HERE
Practice Makes Perfect in Dealing with Kentucky Emergencies
State officials want to be prepared for the possibility of a disease outbreak or manmade emergencies. Brig. Gen. John Heltzel, the head of Kentucky’s Division of Emergency Management, focuses on practicing new scenarios and improving rescuers’ response times. GO HERE
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TRAINING
DOCJT 2009 Schedule Book
View the DOCJT 2009 schedule book. GO HERE
Justice, Mental Health Conference
May 4 – 5; Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington; Focusing on behavioral health with specialists for law enforcement, jailers, prosecutors, public defenders, the judiciary, corrections, probation and parole. GO HERE
CIT Train The Trainer Course
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) course will be conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2009, in Louisville, KY. GO HERE
“Crime Scene Management in Correctional Institutions”
Bowling Green Police Department is hosting this KLE approved course presented by the National Forensic Academy June 22, 2009. GO HERE
Kentucky Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)Conference for Law Enforcement
Kentucky State University, Bradford Hall Auditorium, June 24, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. GO HERE
Professional Development Seminars
The National Crime Prevention Institute and the Kentucky Regional Community Policing Institute are partnering to offer many training opportunities. GO HERE
Southern Police Institute
Southern Police Institutes Continuing Education (CE) Programs provide instruction to enhance the abilities of law enforcement personnel. GO HERE
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TECHNOLOGY
SafetyBook TacONE Soft Armor
New body armor for both law enforcement and the military offers additional protection. GO HERE
Can Older Really Be Better?
Despite the approaching the 100-year anniversary of the 1911 Colt, time and design improvements have only made it better. GO HERE
Biometrics becoming more common in Law Enforcement
Gain access at your mobile date terminal and other secure equipment by a press of your finger. GO HERE
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EVENTS
KPOA Board of Directors Meeting
The KPOA Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for May 18-19, 2009 in Elizabethtown. GO HERE
2009 KLEMF Golf Tournament Scheduled for June
The annual Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation golf tournament will be conducted June 1, 2009 at the Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown. For more information please contact Pam Smallwood at
(859) 622-8081 or Pam.Smallwood @ky.gov. GO HERE
74th Annual KPOA Conference and Firearms Championship
The KPOA Conference will be July 19-22, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington and the firearms championship will be held Sunday, July 19th. GO HERE
Kentucky Police Chiefs Conference
The KACP conference, hosted by Georgetown Police Department, will be held August 9-13, 2009 at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington. GO HERE
Kentucky Sheriff’s Association
The 2009 KSA Conference will be held September 14-18 in Bowling Green.
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Kentucky League of Cities Conference
The KLC conference will be September 22-25, 2009 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. GO HERE
FOP Fall Conference
The KY FOP fall conference will be November 13-15, 2009 in Northern Kentucky. GO HERE
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LEGAL
Legal Eagle: Someone Else’s Home
Review the legal issues when an arrest warrant isn’t enough. GO HERE
Understanding the “Objectively Reasonable” Standard – Prevent an Escape
Within the professional law enforcement community, there are five recognized and accepted purposes for which a legitimate use of force might be justified. GO HERE
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LEGISLATIVE
Legislation for 2009
Review legislation which passed through the General Assembly in 2009.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Liability Insurance for Police Personnel
Insurance coverage for the city and police personnel offered from the Kentucky League of Cities. GO HERE
Departmental Spring Cleaning
Springtime can be a great time to reevaluate the people and paperwork that keep the agency running. GO HERE
Education Pays
Information on the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety and the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s college credit program. GO HERE
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