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DOCJT Class 535 graduates basic training academy

From Michael A. Moore

Richmond, KY - On March 2, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 27 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy. These law enforcement officers will now serve and protect the commonwealth to create safer communities.

Local area graduates include:
  • Robert B. Adamson, Russell Springs Police Department
  • Ethan M. Ellis, Campbellsville Police Department
  • Justin T. Luttrell, Casey County Sheriff's Office
  • Alexander R. Mutter, Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office
"We look forward to the good work you will do once you return to your communities," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for your commitment to keeping the commonwealth safe."


DOCJT is committed to providing officers with best practices, the latest technology training and legal information to protect the diverse communities they serve. The graduates of Class 535 received more than 800 hours of recruit-level instruction over 20 weeks. Major training areas include patrol procedures, physical training, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, criminal law, traffic and DUI, firearms, criminal investigations, cultural awareness, bias related crimes and tactical responses to crisis situations.

The everchanging nature of public safety and protection requires DOCJT to remain on the cutting edge of law enforcement training practices. This includes providing officers and recruits with latest technology training and legal information available to protect the diverse communities they serve. Advancements in training, facilities and instruction are made often, allowing DOCJT trainers and trainees to have the most possible resources at their disposal.

Today's 27 graduating law enforcement officers are now ready to wear the badge of honor along with the other 1,084 Kentuckians who have completed their basic training since December 2019. They will work together to create a commonwealth that is safer for all Kentuckians now and into the future.

"Completion of basic training is just the beginning of a rewarding journey," DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek said. "Each day that you put on that uniform, know there is a community who feels safer and more secure because of your commitment to integrity and professionalism."

The Beshear-Coleman Administration is proud to welcome the 27 new law enforcement officers into the partnership of public safety. Along with all those currently serving in law enforcement, graduates will play key roles in the ongoing effort of making each of Kentucky's communities safer.

Class 535 graduates and their agencies are:

  • Robert B. Adamson, Russell Springs Police Department
  • Christopher D. Allen, Prestonsburg Police Department
  • Zachary T. Bryant, Frankfort Police Department
  • Michael A. Cast, Grayson County Sheriff's Office
  • Caleb B. Cope, Murray Police Department
  • William M. DeAtley, Northern Kentucky University Police Department
  • Daniel R. Drury, Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
  • Ethan M. Ellis, Campbellsville Police Department
  • Kaden G. Gervacio, Danville Police Department
  • Jarrett A. Graber, Glasgow Police Department
  • Kenneth D. Helton, Harlan Police Department
  • Jacob C. Highbaugh, Munfordville Police Department
  • Timothy A. Hively Jr., Bellefonte Police Department
  • Andrew L. Jefferson, Maysville Police Department
  • Kelci N. Keen, Franklin Police Department
  • Justin T. Luttrell, Casey County Sheriff's Office
  • Alexander R. Mutter, Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office
  • John T. Myles II, Lawrenceburg Police Department
  • Cole R. O'Brien, Independence Police Department
  • Christopher H. Pacheco, Hopkinsville Police Department
  • Adam L. Payne, University of Louisville Police Department
  • Tyler M. Pigman, Hazard Police Department
  • Jacob L. Rickard, Owensboro Police Department
  • Jacob E. Sexton, Hart County Sheriff's Office
  • Joseph Seth Taylor, Hardinsburg Police Department
  • Brandon W. Thompson, Scottsville Police Department
  • Mathew K. Warfield, University of Louisville Police Department
DOCJT provides basic training for city and county police officers, sheriffs' deputies, university police, airport police throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.


This story was posted on 2023-03-02 16:42:50
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