NEWS
New Sheriff’s Across the State
Review a listing of the newly elected sheriffs. GO HERE
DOCJT’s Instructor of the Year
See who became the instructor of the year for 2010. GO HERE
How to Become a Positive Role Model
Many children do not have the fortune of being surrounded by positive role models. Even those who have loving guardians can benefit from respectful, responsible adults in the community. GO HERE
Marriage Counseling for Law Enforcement Families
Marriage is challenging. It takes commitment to wake up every single day and consciously choose to be married in all of our words, thoughts, and behaviors all day. GO HERE
Current Threats to Police Morale
Today's police managers are leading departments facing challenges
forcing them to rethink the way they lead and carry out their agency mission. GO HERE
Prescription Drug Abuse: Does it effect you?
What’s in your cabinet? GO HERE
Kentucky's Most Wanted
View Kentucky State Police most wanted fugitives. GO HERE
NEW! Calling All Police Photographers!
The KLED is ready to publish pictures of you in action! Please submit your photo’s 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.
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EVENTS
2010 KWLEN Conference
The Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network Training Annual Conference will be held November 10-12 in Covington, KY. GO HERE
Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Conference
The 81st Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Conference will be held December 6-10 in Bowling Green. GO HERE
KLEMF Scholarship
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation scholarship deadline is March 31, 2011. 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
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
Police Patrol Vehicles Comparative Evaluation Program
The purchase of patrol vehicles is one of the largest expenditures a law enforcement agency faces. GO HERE
Converting Patrol Cars to Propane
Cost effective and safe. GO HERE
New Police Car, Where Are You?
Detroit's Big Three automakers vie for the law enforcement market. GO HERE
Testing the Newest Police Vehicles
Invest in real software: your officers’ trainingWith the newest police vehicles now being examined by EVOC experts, the big auto makers prove that 'if you test them, they will come’. GO HERE
Ford Introduces New Police Interceptor Line
Sedan and utility vehicle included. GO HERE
2011 Cruiser Line-up
An overview of several of the new police cruisers. GO HERE
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TECHNOLOGY
New Technology to Help in Roadside Drug Testing
On the horizon in the not-too-distant future, officers could have handheld devices to check for drug use in drivers. GO HERE
New Social Media Resources for Cops
Social media has been used by cops to solve crimes and bridge the gap between law enforcement and members of the community. GO HERE
Can Technology Suck Your Brain Dry?
Constant interruptions are okay if you’re the one causing them — not so much if you’re on the receiving end. GO HERE
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LEGAL
Challenging Kasper Warrants
It is important to remember that the source document ... no longer is considered completely privileged in criminal cases and in certain circumstances, may be used effectively, to challenge the search
warrant. 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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MISCELLANEOUS
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
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. 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
Bob Clay – Benham Police Department
Ronald Rice – Maysville Police Department
Jason Cross – Columbia Police Department
Jamie Stamper – Mt. Olivet Police Department
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