The law enforcement ranks in Grayson County grew by four on Thursday as new officers and a deputy graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Basic Training Academy.
In total, 31 new law enforcement officers from around Kentucky graduated from the 20-week academy where they received, in addition to physical preparation, 800 hours of training in patrol procedures, defensive tactics, criminal law, firearms, criminal investigations, vehicle operations, and cultural awareness among other key areas of law enforcement.
The Leitchfield Police Department welcomes newly minted officers Hunter Miller and Ty Whitaker, while the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office newest deputy is Tim Jackson.
The new officers and deputy will now receive additional training in the field as they begin their law enforcement careers.
New Caneyville Police Chief Brandon Brooks, who was sworn-in in May, also graduated from the training academy. Brooks replaces long-time Caneyville Police Chief Anthony Clark, who retired over the summer.
“Always remember who you are and where you came from and treat others better than you would want your family treated if they were stopped by the police. And most of all, remember your training and BE SAFE,” Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins said in welcoming the new officers and deputy.
(Photo l-f: New LPD Officer Hunter Miller, LPD Chief David Riley, new LPD Officer Ty Whitaker, courtesy of the Leitchfield Police Dept. New GCSO Deputy Tim Jackson, courtesy of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
