Trains nearly all Kentucky law enforcement officers, conducts dispatch training, first nationally accredited LEN training academy
Richmond, KY
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The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is hiring for one (1) law enforcement training instructor III within the Investigations Section. Search for requisition number 26-02376 at bit.ly/3Zep6xl .
Apply by 05/24/26 at 8 p.m.
On May 8, Basic Training Class 571 and staff joined family, friends, and members of law enforcement agencies from across Kentucky and as far away as Anchorage, Alaska, to pay their respects to Crittenden County Deputy Rick Coyle. (1/5)
As these future officers and deputies continue their training and prepare to begin their careers in law enforcement, the memory and example of Deputy Rick Coyle will remain a lasting source of inspiration. (4/5)
DOCJT and Lindsey Wilson University have announced a new partnership that expands educational opportunities for DOCJT employees and their immediate family members to pursue degrees by attending classes online or at one of the university’s extended campuses.
Please join us in welcoming Court Security Officer Class 112 to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training.
Court security officers play a critical role in maintaining safety, order and professionalism within our judicial system.
In the May episode of Bluegrass Beat, host Critley King-Smith speaks with Pam Phipps, mother of Russell County Deputy Joshua Phipps, who was killed in the line of duty in 2024.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or follow the DOCJT website link: docjt.ky.gov/bluegrassbeat/2…
On April 30, alongside law enforcement officers & state & local leaders, the Beshear-Coleman administration broke ground on DOCJT's new law enforcement training facility in Madisonville. Read the release here: docjt.ky.gov/news/2026/4/30/…
🎧 Last week, a new class of future public safety professionals arrived on campus ready to answer the call.
Please join us in welcoming Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 171 to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training.
📣 One week to complete!
The 2026 DOCJT Client Survey has been sent to ~12,000 clients, and one week remains to complete it.
Your feedback helps shape future training across Kentucky.
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🗓️ Deadline: May 4
We are excited to see this dream come to life and grateful to everyone who helped make this day possible. Please celebrate with us in person or by viewing a livestream on DOCJT's Facebook page.
🐾 Meet DOCJT’s newest employee… Izzy! 🐾
Izzy is the newest member of our Resiliency Section and she’s already making a paws-itive impact. 💙
Last week, a new chapter began for Kentucky’s next generation of peace officers.
We are proud to welcome Law Enforcement Basic Training Class 572 to campus as they begin the journey toward becoming certified peace officers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
📣 The 2026 DOCJT Client Survey has been sent to ~12,000 clients.
Feedback helps shape future training and resources across Kentucky.
📩 Check your inbox
🗓️ Deadline: May 4
Building the badge doesn’t stop at training; it requires listening and improving.
Last week, the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training welcomed six law enforcement training professionals from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia as part of a field-based professional exchange coordinated with the Louisville Metro Police Department. (1/3)
With a focus on tactical medicine and incident command systems, our international guests spent time at DOCJT experiencing life on campus, including stays in our dormitories and participating in professional sessions led by agency staff. (2/3)
