AG Cameron creates position to assist local prosecutors, police in prosecuting violent offenders, capital cases

January 25, 2022 State News
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Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced the creation of a new resource prosecutor position within the Prosecutors Advisory Council (PAC), according to the Attorney General’s Office.

The new position will assist prosecutors and law enforcement in the prosecution of cases involving violent crimes and capital offenses.

Cameron appointed Thomas L. Lockridge, a central Kentucky native and former Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit, to the position. The 13th Judicial District covers Jessamine, Garrard and Lincoln counties.

“Cases involving capital offenses and other violent crimes are incredibly complex, and it is my hope that our office’s resource prosecutor can come alongside Kentucky prosecutors and law enforcement to ensure they have every tool available to successfully investigate and prosecute cases of this magnitude,” Cameron said. “There is no better choice for this role than Tom, who is a seasoned attorney and brings over two decades of prosecutorial experience and a history of developing innovative trainings.”

The Violent Crime Resource Prosecutor will:

  • Provide technical support to prosecutors and members of the law enforcement on cases involving capital litigation and cases involving violent offenders
  • Serve as a liaison between state prosecutors and divisions of the Attorney General’s Office, including the Criminal Appellate Division, the Special Prosecutions Unit, and PAC
  • Provide assistance, as requested, on case evaluation, jury selection, and prosecution strategy
  • Assist prosecutors in responding to motions
  • Provide regular updates on case law and statutes relating to capital cases and other violent crimes

Lockridge’s appointment begins immediately. Previously, he worked as a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for the Unified Prosecutorial System in Kentucky. He is a former President of the Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Association, received the Carroll M. Redford Award for “Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor,” and was named “Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney” by the Attorney General’s Office.

Under special circumstances, officials said the Violent Crime Resource Prosecutor may be assigned to prosecute criminal cases.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com