KSP Announces Winner of 2020 Jeep Raffle

Frankfort, KY. (Sept. 8, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) awarded the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to raffle ticket winner, Clayton Sandlin of Knott County. Sandlin received the keys from KSP Commissioner, Rodney Brewer at the KSP Training Academy in Frankfort on Sept. 8. Sandlin won the vehicle in a raffle held by KSP on...

KSP Launches Campaign Targeting Aggressive Drivers

Offers Tips to Safely Share the Road Frankfort, Ky. (September 1, 2020) — The KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Division announced the start of a three-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting aggressive driving behaviors. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Campaign targets drivers (both passenger car and commercial vehicle) who exhibit dangerous driving behaviors. These include improper lanes changes, following too closely,...

KSP Seeks Candidates Wanting to Make a Difference

Academy Class 101 to include Innovative Training Format Frankfort, KY. (August 26, 2020) – Law enforcement agencies around the country have worked to adapt to a changing environment in response to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and civil unrest. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking individuals who want to make a difference by being...

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Franklin County

Frankfort, KY. (August 18, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted just before 4:00 am this morning in reference to a fatal collision that occurred on US 460 in Franklin County. The initial investigation indicates that a black 2004, Chrysler 200 operated by Halle Ramos, 19 years old of Georgetown, KY, was driving...

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Woodford County

Midway, KY. (August 15, 2020) – On August 15, 2020, The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted just before 2:30 pm in reference to a collision that occurred on I-64 near the Scott/Woodford County Line. The initial investigation indicates that a red, 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling westbound on I-64 at the Scott/Woodford...

KSP Seeking to Fill 30 Telecommunicator Positions

Full-Time and Part-Time Jobs Available Statewide Frankfort, Ky. (August 13, 2020) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an unprecedented level of Telecommunicator vacancies. “It’s concerning for us to face this...

KSP Raises Over $16K for Special Olympics

Frankfort, Ky. (August 6, 2020) –The first Kentucky State Police (KSP) “Cover the Cruiser” event is in the books and raised $16,206.16 to support Special Olympics of Kentucky (SOKY). KSP posts across the state parked their cruises at designated locations and encouraged the public to cover their cruisers with custom SOKY stickers. A minimum donation of...

KSP Conducts Missing Person Investigation in Spencer County

**UPDATED** Taylorsville, KY (August 24, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post has located a juvenile that was reported missing on August 2, 2020. Grayson Lawson was located unharmed yesterday evening in Shelbyville, KY. The investigation remains ongoing by Post 12 Trooper Clint Overstreet. Original News Release below: Taylorsville, KY (August 4, 2020) – The Kentucky State...

KSP Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Fayette County

Lexington, KY (July 31,2020) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 Frankfort was contacted by Lexington Police Department this morning and asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Lexington at approximately 1:40 a.m The initial investigation indicates that a Lexington Police officer was dispatched to the area of 5th Street and Chestnut Street in response...

KSP To Host ‘Cover the Cruiser’ for Ky. Special Olympics

WHAT: KSP 'Cover the Cruiser' Statewide Event WHEN: July 27 -31, 2020 WHERE: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cover-The-Cruiser-Schedule-FINAL-5.pdf WHO: KSP Posts and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) WHY: KSP Posts across the state will have cruisers parked at designated locations and will encourage the public to cover their cruisers with custom SOKY stickers. For a minimum donation of $1, which will...