Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Honor Guard Celebrates 40 Years of Service

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 19,  2021) — Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) celebrated and paid tribute to the agency's Honor Guard unit for 40 years of dedicated service to the commonwealth. The Governor proclaimed Nov. 11 as Kentucky State Police Honor Guard Day to mark their 40th anniversary. A copy of the proclamation can be...

Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Announces Regional Driver Testing Services in Burlington 

Serving Boone, Carroll, Gallatin and Pendleton County residents BURLINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that the regional driver testing branch in Burlington will begin serving Kentuckians who wish to obtain a state driver permit or driver license. The regional branch, located in Burlington, will serve residents...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County

Lebanon, Ky. (November 4, 2021) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has been requested by Marion County dispatch to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1:29 pm EST on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Marion County. At the request of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team arrived on scene and the...

Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

Frankfort, Ky. (November 1, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police 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...

Lt. Gov. Coleman, Kentucky State Police Promote Twenty-six Officers into Leadership Roles

Troopers, officers promoted in 2021 creating a better Kentucky through public safety LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined Kentucky State Police (KSP) to recognize the promotion of 26 troopers and officers who were promoted since May 1, 2021 including one lieutenant colonel, one major, four captains, four lieutenants and 16 sergeants...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Missing Person

***UPDATE*** Bradley Garwood was located safely by Troopers earlier. Original News Release below: Hazard, KY. (October 27, 2021) – On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at approximately 3:42 A.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a call in reference to a missing male subject in the Browns Fork Community Of Perry County. Troopers responded to the scene...

Lt. Gov. Coleman, Kentucky State Police to Recognize Promotion of 26 Kentucky State Police Officers

WHO:  Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr., and KSP command staff WHAT: The Lt. Governor and Kentucky State Police will host a promotional ceremony to recognize 26 troopers and officers who have been promoted into leadership roles since May 1, 2021 and present  promotional certificates on behalf of the agency. WHEN: Wednesday,...

Kentucky State Police Announces New Public Affairs Commander

Captain Paul Blanton to serve as primary spokesperson FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 25, 2021) ― Today, Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. announced that Captain Howard “Paul” Blanton has been promoted as commander of the Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Branch and will serve as the agency’s primary spokesperson. “Capt. Blanton is a dedicated, knowledgeable...

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Holds Awards Ceremony to Honor Civilian Employees

2020 Civilian of the Year Announced FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2021) – Today, Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual civilian awards ceremony in Frankfort to honor 14 civilian employees who have excelled in public service and dedication to the agency. The achievement awards presented were for accomplishments that occurred during 2020. “All of you serve...

Kentucky State Police Host Annual Civilian Awards Ceremony

Civilian of the Year Announced WHAT: Kentucky State Police Civilian Awards Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, 1 P.M. EST WHERE: The Foundry on Broadway, 317 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601 WHO: Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr., Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey and Kentucky State Police employees and their family members WHY: To recognize civilian...