Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING GRADUATES 18 RECRUITS

RICHMOND, Ky. – Law enforcement officers from nine agencies across Kentucky graduated today from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy.

Daviess County Sheriff Keith Cain, guest speaker for the ceremony, reminded the graduating recruits that their duty is not only to protect but also to serve the communities in which they reside.

“Every new officer in this auditorium shares with each seasoned law enforcement veteran the obligation to deliver his or her very best,” he said.

Sheriff Cain emphasized the veracity the public expects from its officers and stressed that each new recruit be conscious of the position he holds in his community.

“Good character, solid character, visible character, comprised of integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, respect and accountability – these qualities ensure the public will receive the quality of service they deserve and in turn, we will enjoy the support, love and gratitude we have earned by demonstrating and practicing good character,” Cain said.

The 18-member class underwent 16 weeks of training, which consisted of more than 660 hours of recruit-level officer academy instruction. Major training areas include law offenses and procedures, vehicle operations, firearms, investigation, first aid/CPR, patrol procedures and mechanics of arrest, restraint and control.

The academy is located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.

Graduates of Class 361 and their agencies are:

Paul D. Adkins, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

Greggrey S. Andrews, Eastern Kentucky University Public Safety

Robert Brian Andrus, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

John R. Burnett, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

Chester Freels, Jr., Daviess County Sheriff’s Office

Kenny Neil Johnson, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

Rodney F. Johnson, Georgetown Police Department

Brian S. Maines, Grant County Sheriff’s Office

R. Brandon Markesbery, Grant County Sheriff’s Office

Benjamin H. Martin, Georgetown Police Department

Brian M. Moore, Georgetown Police Department

Roy Michael Murley, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

Brant K. Noble, Perry County Sheriff’s Office

Sean G. Parks, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement

Carl N. Roby, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office

Michael S. Stewart, Bell County Sheriff’s Office

Kenneth L. Thomas, Glasgow Police Department

Joshua D. Toomey, Western Kentucky University Police Department

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