Kentucky State Police welcomes 81 new cadets

FRANKFORT, Ky.  — The Kentucky State Police welcomed 81 cadets to the agency’s training academy in preparation for becoming a state trooper, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. 

Cadet Class 107 inducted 75 individuals, who are beginning their career with KSP, and six certified officers from other agencies, who are participating in KSP’s Law Enforcement Accelerated Program.

“Our troopers play a vital role in building a safer Kentucky for families across our commonwealth,” Beshear said.

Beshear said their willingness to commit to vital causes reflects a deep sense of duty to the people.  

“These men and women aspire to enter a career that demands accountability, professionalism, and perseverance every single day,” KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. said. “Training at the KSP Academy is designed to prepare them for any challenge ahead while building the confidence and skills necessary to serve Kentucky with integrity.”

Cadet Class 107 members will undergo an intensive 24-week training regimen with more than 1,000 hours of instruction and hands-on training in key areas such as constitutional law, crisis response, criminal investigations, juvenile and traffic law and community engagement. 

According to the 2024 Crime in Kentucky report, from 2023 to 2024, 7.66% reports of serious crime have decreased with the influx of troopers. 

Cadets in Class 107 represents 45 Kentucky counties, including Adair, Barren, Bell, Boone, Boyd, Boyle, Breathitt, Bullitt, Carter, Christian, Cumberland, Fayette, Floyd, Grayson, Hardin, Harlan, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knox, Larue, Laurel, Lee, Letcher, Madison, Marshall, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Oldham, Owsley, Pike, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Shelby, Warren and Whitley counties. The class also includes cadets from Florida, Indiana and Ohio.

 KSP Academy Commander Capt. Joey Vorbeck said the academy is where these cadets begin developing the mindset, discipline and decision-making abilities required of a Kentucky State Trooper. 

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