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PREREQUISITES OF BEING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Be hired by a law enforcement agency in Kentucky prior to attending the academy. Satisfy Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) requirements. Satisfy Peace Officer Professional Standards Checklist. HOW TO ATTEND:
The Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy provides training for peace officer recruits throughout the state, only excluding Louisville Metro Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department and the Kentucky State Police, which each have independent academies.
To attend the Basic Training Academy, an individual must be hired by a law enforcement agency. For a comprehensive list of admission requirements, please see KLEC Hiring Process.
The Basic Training Branch and the DOCJT. In Kentucky, the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) oversees aspiring police officers. They set the rules for what people have to do in order to even begin a career in law enforcement. The Basic Training Branch oversees the new recruits.
Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy. Department of Criminal Justice Training. Kentucky Police & Sheriffs Training Center. Kentucky State Police Academy. Lexington Division of Police Training. Louisville Metro Police Training. Owensboro Police Academy. Must complete Form 31 - Curriculum Development form for consideration of approval.
Requirements for application: Must be at least 20 years of age (if he/she will be 21 years of age at the time of becoming certified as a Police Officer (KRS 15.380 to 15.404)) No felony convictions. U.S. citizen. High school diploma or equivalent.
