KSP Detective Josh Amos named 2026 Narcotic Officer of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Detective Josh Amos of the Kentucky State Police, Drug Enforcement Branch-West, assigned to the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, has been awarded the 2026 Narcotic Officer of the Year by the Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association.
According to a release by the task force on Monday, Amos received the award during the association’s annual training conference in Lexington on Sept. 9. More than 350 law enforcement officers from across Kentucky attended the conference, the release states.
The organization says the award recognizes Amos for “his outstanding investigative work in a major drug trafficking investigation involving multiple local, state, and federal agencies.”
In August 2025, officials say Amos began investigating information regarding methamphetamine distribution in Bowling Green. Through advanced investigative techniques and collaboration with partner agencies, officials say Amos identified multiple individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation and a residence believed to be used as a stash location.
The investigation ultimately led to the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics and proceeds, including 68 pounds of methamphetamine, 2.6 pounds of cocaine, 29.8 pounds of marijuana and $31,000 in U.S. currency, according to officials.
The investigation also resulted in five individuals being federally indicted in the Western District of Kentucky, officials say.
Detective Amos worked closely with investigators and officers from the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, Kentucky State Police, ATF, Bowling Green Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and other partner agencies.
The task force stated, “His ability to coordinate resources, develop investigative leads, conduct surveillance and work with federal and state prosecutors was instrumental in dismantling a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing large quantities of illegal narcotics throughout the region.”
Officials say Amos has served with KSP for 14 years after working as a patrol deputy with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
“His dedication, investigative skills, leadership and commitment to protecting the communities of south-central Kentucky exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement service,” the task force stated.
The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says it congratulates Amos on this recognition and thanks him for his service to the community.
