NEWS
Physical Fitness Challenge
The Lexington Police Department is hosting the First Annual Kentucky Officers Fitness Challenge.
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DOCJT Honors Retirees
DOCJT says happy retirement to three long time instructors.
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Boating Officer of the Year Awarded
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators' has awarded a Kentucky officer with the award.
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Owensboro Officers Outfitted With Wearable Cams
Patrol officers in Owensboro are being outfitted with digital video cameras that clip to their uniforms and can record an incident up close.
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Rise In Law Enforcement Deaths
For the second year in a row, law enforcement fatalities rose sharply nationwide during the first half of 2011, including 40 officers killed by gunfire—the highest number in two decades.
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Tragedy is an Understatement
We must remain committed to driving down the number of line of duty deaths in this country. Ask yourself these questions.
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Social Security Number Allocations
In the past, law enforcement officers were aware that the first three digits of a person's Social Security Number corresponded to the state where that card was originally issued. On June 25, 2011, SSA changed the SSN assignment process. Go Here
Kentucky's Most Wanted
View Kentucky State Police most wanted fugitives. Go Here
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EVENTS
2011 KTOA Conference
The Kentucky Tactical Officer's Association conference will be August 7-10 in Lexington. Go Here
KTOA 5K Run
The Kentucky Tactical Officer Association will be hosting a 5K run to benefit the KLEMF.
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Motorcycle Ride to benefit KLEMF
The annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundations will be held August the 20th of 2011. Go Here
International Association of Women Police Conference
The IAWP will hold their annual meeting in Lexington August 21-25. Go Here
DOCJT Competition Shoot
The 20th annual Competition Shoot is scheduled for September 24, 2011. Go Here
2011 Kentucky Sheriff's Conference
The 2011 KSA conference will be held September 18-23 in Louisville. Go Here
State FOP Fall Conference
The Kentucky State FOP will be held September 30-October 2, 2011 in Covington. Go Here
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TRAINING
DOCJT Training Schedule
The 2011 DOCJT Schedule Book is now available. Go Here
Tuition Free Training From FLETC
The Rural Policing Institute at FLETC provides tuition free training (and in some cases lodging) to small law enforcement agencies across the country. Go Here
Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing Instrument
Notice to agencies regarding training on the new Intoxilyzer 8000. Go Here
Take Advantage of Web-based Courses Offered by the RDPC
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium hosts an advanced website which houses several quality web-based training courses for emergency responders and related organizations who have a role in preparing for and responding to all-hazards incidents in their communities. 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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CRUISERS
Submitted by Ft. Wright Police Department
New Cruiser Photos
Does your agency have a new police cruiser? We would like to see it. Please send us a photo of your new cruiser at kledispatches@ky.gov to be previewed in an upcoming edition of KLEDispatches.
2012 Chevrolet Impala Gets Better Fuel Economy, Lots More Power
When it comes to police cruisers, the last thing most beat cops worry about is fuel efficiency but the bean counters have to be happy that the 2012 Chevrolet Impala police edition gets a combined 3 mpg better fuel economy than its predecessor.
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Ford Police Interceptor
Explore Ford's new police cruiser and watch active-duty officers drive. Go Here
2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit
A purpose-built law enforcement vehicle that possesses all the attributes required to satisfy your needs. Go Here
The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV has real-wheel drive and a V-8 engine capable of getting you to 60 mph in just over 6 seconds. Go Here
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TECH
Social Media Quick Tip
Turn off facial recognition on Facebook. Go Here
New App for Android Phones
For those who carry an Android phone, you now have an app for the KRS at your fingertips. Go Here
Officer Makes iPhone App for Kentucky Laws
Lexington police Officer Clifton Grimm was just trying to make his life easier when he programmed an iPhone application to put an interactive list of Kentucky laws at his fingertips.
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LEGAL
New Legislation for 2011
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UPDATED - DOCJT Legal on the Web
Links to the Kentucky Criminal Law Manual, Open Records Decisions and new case law. U.S. Supreme Court decisions are posted, in summary, as each is decided. Go Here
Criminal Law Manual and Handbook for Patrol
Updated versions of the Kentucky Criminal Law Manual (10th Edition) and the legal handbook for patrol are now available on the DOCJT website. Go Here
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MISC
Calling All Police Photographers!
The KLED is ready to publish pictures of you in action! Please submit your photos to kledispatches@ky.gov. Please include in the e-mail your name, department name, and a description of the photo. The photo winner will be featured in the next month's KLEDispatches.
Upcoming Deadlines for Various Law Enforcement Grants
Technology purchases can be made much more easily when they are integrated into a well-designed grant application.
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Career Development Program Recipients
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council's Career Development Program is a voluntary program that awards specialty certificates based on an individual's education, training and experience as a peace officer or telecommunicator. Go Here
Liability Insurance for Police Personnel
Insurance coverage for the city and police personnel offered from the Kentucky League of Cities. 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
New Chiefs
Kevin Higdon – Shively Police Department
Julius M. Baldwin – Junction City Police Department
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June 24, 2011
Members of the Basic Training Class #424 taking their Law Enforcement Oath of Honor during their graduation ceremony.
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