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• KOHS Awards $7.6 Million in State Homeland Security Grants
  Friday, November 06, 2009
  The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has awarded $7.6 million in State Homeland Security Grants for first responders throughout the Commonwealth, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today.
• Korean War Veterans to be Honored in Carrollton
  Monday, November 02, 2009
  Approximately 25 Korean War veterans will receive long-overdue awards during special ceremonies at the Carrollton American Legion Post 41.
• Governor Beshear Proclaims September As Preparedness Month in Kentucky
  Wednesday, September 23, 2009
  Gov. Steve Beshear, stressing the need for Kentuckians to understand the importance of emergency preparedness, proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in the Commonwealth.
• Special Dates Prompt Heightened Awareness for Citizens
  Thursday, September 10, 2009
  Friday, Sept. 11, prompts more than just a terrible memory, according to Tom Preston, Kentucky’s executive director of Homeland Security.
• Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Awards $27,119 in LEPP Grants
  Tuesday, September 08, 2009
  The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has awarded $27,119 in Law Enforcement Protection Program grants for body armor, weapons and tasers, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today.
• Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and KCTCS to Partner with Kentucky Department of Military Affair in Communications Training
  Friday, August 21, 2009
  The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Kentucky Community and Technical College System and Kentucky Department of Military Affairs will partner in communications training on Aug. 24-27.
• Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Will Feature Eyes & Ears on KY
  Tuesday, August 18, 2009
  Eyes & Ears on Kentucky, an anonymous telephone tip line for reporting suspicious activity, will be featured by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville on Aug. 20-30.
• City of Brodhead Awarded $14,681 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant for Brodhead Fire Department
  Tuesday, August 04, 2009
  The City of Brodhead has been awarded a $14,681 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant for a thermal imaging camera, three air lifting bags and a control unit for the Brodhead Fire Department
• Law Enforcement Protection Program Grants for 18 Police Agencies
  Tuesday, July 14, 2009
  More than $88,000 in Law Enforcement Protection Program (LEPP) grants have been awarded to 18 local governments and universities to purchase body armor, weapons, ammunition and tasers for peace officers, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today.
• Mason County Fiscal Court Awarded $17,136 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant for Dover Volunteer Fire Department
  Monday, July 13, 2009
  Mason County Fiscal Court has been awarded a $17,136 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant to purchase turnout gear and other essential equipment for the Dover Volunteer Fire Department.
• Kentucky Receives $11.7 million in Homeland Security Grants
  Friday, June 19, 2009
  Kentucky is receiving $11.7 million in federal fiscal year 2009 funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for local first responders.
• Emergency Responders Meet in Lexington for Training and Exercises
  Monday, June 08, 2009
  More than 1,000 emergency responders will converge in Lexington this week for a patriotic-themed Homeland Security Conference and Kentucky State Fire School, taking courses ranging from meth-lab awareness to aircraft firefighting to arson detection.
• State Homeland Security Executive Director Attends National Security Seminar
  Friday, May 29, 2009
  Kentucky’s executive director of Homeland Security is attending the U.S. Army War College’s 55th annual National Security Seminar at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., which begins today.