Basic Training

All officers are required to attend The Department of Criminal Justice 18 week BasicTraining Police Academy and annual 40 hours of in-service training.

 

 

Criminal Justice Executive Development

The Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Department of Criminal Justice Training developed a program for today's law enforcement executives and executives-to-be, to become better trained and prepared for tomorrows ever-changing face of modern policing. The Criminal Justice Executive Development program (CJED) is a course of study in Advanced Leadership and Management Principles, 5 weeks in length. Chief Ed Burk is a graduate of the CJED course.

 

Academy of Police Supervision

The Department of Criminal Justice Training, at Eastern Kentucky University, developed a supervision course for law enforcements first line supervisors, the Sergeants. This is a 120-hour course that focuses on providing newly appointed police supervisors with the skills necessary to perform well in their new assignment. The class has a primary focus on contemporary leadership techniques. This unique class combines in-class instruction with practical exercises and group activities.

Gradutes of this intensive 3 week course:

Lieutenant Wayne Hall
Sergeant Mike Welch
Sergeant Brian Messer

 

 

Professional Certifications Held By Our Officers:

 

Lt. Wayne Hall

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer
Law Enforcement Supervisor

Sgt. Brian Messer

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer
Law Enforcement Traffic Officer

Sgt. Mike Welch

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer

Chris Ratcliff

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer

Donna Brownbridge

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer
Law Enforcement Officer Investigator

Jeremy Enzweiler

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer

Col. Edward Burk

Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer
Law Enforcement Supervisor
Law Enforcement Manager
Law Enforcement Executive
Law Enforcement Chief Executive
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

An extensive breakdown of all training, qualifications and achievements are available in the Annual Report section of our website.