Thirty-six law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated from the basic training academy, including one for the Hopkinsville Police Department.
According to a news release, the graduates of Class 514 received 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas included patrol procedures, defensive tactics, criminal law, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes and more.
Jaritt Beasley will be coming to HPD with the Coordinator’s Award.
Governor Andy Beshear, “Congratulations to these 36 men and women who have dedicated themselves to 20 weeks of extensive basic training. We wish you a safe and fulfilling career of service to the Commonwealth.”