Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 1, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Responding to Multiple Collisions on I-24

***UPDATE*** EDDYVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2023) - All lanes of travel have been reopened on I-24. Road conditions remain slick and hazardous. Original News Release below: EDDYVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are currently on scene of multiple collisions in the area of mile marker 34 eastbound on I-24...

Post 12 Troopers Arrest Two People for Burglary in Spencer County

TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (January 30, 2023) –On January 29,  at approximately 4:30 PM, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 received a burglary in progress complaint in the area of Highgrove Road in Spencer County.  Two male subjects were seen fleeing the residence before troopers arrived. When troopers arrived, two male subjects were located and  identified as Kevin...

Kentucky State Police Post 12 Welcomes New Telecommunicators

Providing a lifeline to Kentuckians and law enforcement officers FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 29, 2023) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 14 telecommunicators, representing eight posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and law enforcement throughout the commonwealth. The...

Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Announce Telecommunications Academy Class 21 Graduates

Providing a lifeline to Kentuckians and law enforcement officers FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2023) — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 14 telecommunicators, representing eight posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and...

Kentucky State Police Post 12 is Seeking Information Regarding a 2018 Murder Investigation

SHELBYVILLE Ky. (January 23, 2023) The Kentucky State Police Post 12 Frankfort is seeking information relating to the 2018 murder of  Jon Monroe.  The incident occurred on South Lawn Drive in Shelbyville KY, during the evening hours of December 23rd, 2018. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to come forward and contact KSP Post 12...

Kentucky State Police to be Equipped with Body-Worn Cameras, Enhancing Officer and Public Safety, Transparency

First time in the commonwealth's history funding was provided to purchase an integrated video recording system FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2023) – For the first time in the commonwealth’s history, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be equipped with body-worn cameras to increase officer safety and public trust. Today, at the training academy, KSP demonstrated...

Kentucky State Police to Demonstrate Recently Purchased Body Worn Camera System

First-time in the commonwealth’s history state police to be equipped with recording devices Who:   Kerry Harvey, secretary, Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Phillip Burnett, Jr., commissioner, Kentucky State Police What: The Kentucky State Police to demonstrate the newly purchased integrated video camera system, including body worn and in-car video cameras, to be distributed to...

Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are joining the nation in recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to educate citizens about identifying and preventing the crime. “It is important that we all recognize the signs of human trafficking to prevent this crime from happening,”...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Partners with University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Team

Providing youth teams with a chance for a unique collegiate athletics experience FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the University of Louisville (UofL) are partnering together to award two elementary or middle school basketball teams a chance to attend a women’s cardinal’s game. Teams can enter the giveaway by submitting their...