Breckinridge County Schools has a finalist for statewide Fred AwardKASA News Release

The COPS Office is pleased to announce that the following grant funding opportunities are now open and accepting applications: COPS Hiring Program (CHP)The 2021 COPS Hiring Program is a competitive grant program designed to provide funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire existing career law enforcement officers to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Anticipated outcomes of CHP awards include engagement in planned community partnerships, implementation of projects to analyze and assess problems,...

SRO James Poynter of Taylor Mill, Kentucky delivering food and Chromebooks to students at their homes.

A School Resource Officer (SRO) with Pulaski County Schools has been recognized by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers as 2020 Rookie of the Year. John Anderson may be a rookie SRO but he has 24 years active and reserve service with the U.S. Navy as well as 27 years with Fish and Wildlife departments in Florida and Kentucky. He and his wife Anita recently celebrated nine years of marriage. “The award was actually a surprise,” the deputy said,...

School Resource Officer Ed Sedlock was presented the “Going The Distance” award from the Spencer County Public School System. Taylorsville is blessed to have Officer Sedlock and Officer Wheatley. These guys not only protect our children but are mentors as well. They go way beyond the badge to help kids in many ways. We are thankful for the job they do. Learn more: Taylorsville Police on Facebook

Lincoln County Middle School eighth graders write letters expressing appreciation for their school resource officer. Below are excerpts from their letters: “These officers (SROs) have many protocols and procedures in place for any type of situation that might occur. They also have years of experience and training which makes them prepared for any situation that might go down in the school place. Personally, this makes me feel really safe when we have a trained SRO in our school if anything...