Dry Ridge, Ky. (July 28, 2022) – On July 21, 2022, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual civilian awards ceremony honoring 15 civilian employees who excelled in public service and dedication to the agency in 2021. Awards presented include the 2021 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, Police Communications Support, Supervisor of the Year and others.
Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear attended the ceremony and presented awards to KSP personnel on behalf of the administration.
“The Governor and the rest of Team Kentucky realizes the importance of civilian employees at the Kentucky State Police,” said Senior Advisor Adkins. “As you are often the driving force behind the scenes assisting troopers and officers in their roles, we as Kentuckians are indebted to you, and we thank you.”
Civilian employees serve in many different roles at KSP from dispatch, maintenance, drivers testing, information technology, public relations and records support. All of these roles allow KSP troopers and officers to effectively do their jobs to protect Kentuckians and create safer communities.
The recent statewide 8% raises for state employees was extended to KSP’s civilian employees. This further shows the commonwealth’s appreciation for all those that serve the state of Kentucky, inside of KSP and out.
During the ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. recognized civilian employees are the link between KSP and the general public. They make sure troopers are able to respond to situations with all the necessary information and knowledge. Those who received awards at the ceremony are among the best, representing all civilian employees across KSP.
“While you may not wear the uniform, you are just as important as anyone else who serves in this agency,” said Commissioner Burnett, Jr. “As a veteran trooper, I can attest that my success is a direct result of your dedicated service and effort.”
Commissioner Burnett and Senior Advisor Adkins presented Dacia Wood, Boone County resident, with the 2021 ‘Special Enforcement Support’ Award. Wood serves as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst I at Post 6 Dry Ridge, and is a sixteen-year veteran of the agency.
Commissioner Burnett and Senior Advisor Adkins presented Susan Vanlandingham, Campbell County resident, with the 2021 ‘Forensic Services Support’ Award. Vanlandingham serves as a Forensic Scientist II at the Northern Lab, and is a twenty-year veteran of the agency.
Commissioner Burnett and Senior Advisor Adkins presented Kaitlyn Vancleve, Boone County resident, with the 2021 ‘Police Communications Support’ Award. Vancleve serves as a Police Telecommunicator I at Post 6 Dry Ridge, and is a three-year veteran of the agency.
The 2021 KSP civilian employee awards presented include:
Police Communications Support Award
Charles Stewart, Police Telecommunicator II, Post 4 Elizabethtown
Skyler Taylor, Police Telecommunicator II, Post 11 London
Kaitlyn Vancleve, Police Telecommunicator I, Post 6 Dry Ridge
Post Operations Support Award
Kara Winkle, Administrative Specialist II, Post 12 Frankfort
Rebecca Eubanks, Administrative Specialist II, Post 11 London
Supply/Properties Management Award
William Boyd, Maintenance Worker II, Headquarters Frankfort
Drivers Testing Award
Jonathan Hart, Administrative Specialist II, Drivers Testing Branch Frankfort
Forensic Services Support Award
Susan Vanlandingham, Forensic Science Specialist II, Northern Lab
Information Technology Award
Carol Smith, Forensic Computer Examiner II, Electronic Crimes Branch Frankfort
Records Technical Support Award
Brandon Warren, Administrative Specialist III, Criminal Identification & Records Branch Frankfort
Commercial Vehicle Support Award
Justin Kilgore, Inspector II, East Region CVE
Special Enforcement Support Award
Dacia Wood, Criminal Intelligence Analyst II, Post 6 Dry Ridge
Administrative Services Award
Mary Kate Hourican, Administrative Specialist II, KSP Academy Frankfort
Supervisor of the Year Award
Julie Ferguson, Forensic Laboratory Supervisor, Jefferson Lab Louisville
Career Service Achievement Award
Lucille Marshall, Executive Staff Advisor, Office of the Commissioner
Civilian of the Year Award
Julie Ferguson, Forensic Laboratory Supervisor, Jefferson Lab Louisville
KSP is currently seeking Kentuckians with an ambition to serve to commonwealth to join Team Kentucky. More information on job specifics and applications can be found here.
For more information about KSP’s commitment to creating a better Kentucky by making the commonwealth’s streets safer, communities stronger and the nation more secure by providing exceptional law enforcement, click here.
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