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Saturday Dec. 17, the Kentucky Community Enrichment Foundation, Inc. and the Louisville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. are preparing for the 11th Annual Kappa Christmas Basket Giveaway. KDVA was invited to provide names of veterans and families that deserve a blessing for the Christmas Holiday.
Eileen Ward, Homeless Veterans Program coordinator (right), receives clothing donations during the Winter Woods Spectacular Veterans Appreciation Night in Louisville, KY, Dec. 16, 2022. The clothing donations go to homeless veterans in need. The received hundreds of pieces of warm clothing which will go a long way with the temperatures dropping.
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The Kentucky Veterans Trust Fund Board members and KDVA staff went over Veteran Organization grant requests during their quarterly meeting Dec. 14, 2022, in Frankfort, KY. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2023.
Commissioner Whitney Allen, KDVA, works hard at his desk on Christmas cards Dec. 15, 2022, in Frankfort, KY.
This is just some of the winter clothing donated to local veterans by attendees at the Louisville Parks Association’s Winter Woods Spectacular.
Come out Friday night, Dec 16 to Louisville to show support for veterans and donate clothing at The Louisville Winter Woods Spectacular sponsored by the Louisville Parks Association. The Veteran’s Winter Clothing drive is sponsored by KDVA and runs through January 1st.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is excited about the upcoming launch of Enrollment Manager, a significant improvement over the legacy system VA-Once. To optimize the new functionality, we will delay the implementation from mid-January 2023 to the early March 2023 timeframe.
As a result of the postponement, School Certifying Officials (SCOs) will be able to submit enrollment certifications during the peak Spring semester enrollment period using the current VA-Once system.
The delayed implementation timeline will allow more time for SCOs to prepare for the transition to the new system. VA has developed multiple interactive training modules to provide a hands-on experience before the system launch. The three modules should take no more than approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Before Enrollment Manager goes live, there will be additional training resources including in-person events and webinars.
To learn more about Enrollment Manager, we encourage you to review the frequently asked questions, as well as the Enrollment Manager Workshop video from the November 15, 2022 event attended in-person and virtually by School Certifying Officials.
We will share additional details with the SCO community in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support of our GI Bill beneficiaries.
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The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North held a Wreath Laying Ceremony Dec. 10, 2022, Williamstown, KY. (Photos by KVCN Staff)
KDVA staff members go over KDVA programs during the Joint Executive Council of Veteran Organizations meeting in Vine Grove, KY, Dec. 7, 2022.
Commissioner Whitney Allen, KDVA, attended and spoke at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Frankfort Capitol Building in Frankfort, KY, Dec. 5, 2022. The ceremony honors veterans buried in state and national cemeteries and there will be a few opportunities for people to participate in laying a wreath at one of the various cemeteries around the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Check out the dates and times on our website under the Cemeteries tab.
Wreaths Across America in Kentucky Honors Veterans and Their Families.
Monday, December 5th, 2022 Ceremony begins at 12 noon.
Where: 700 Capital Ave. Frankfort Kentucky 40601 the ceremony will be held in the rotunda]
At a nonpolitical Statehouse Ceremony, Wreaths Across America volunteers from Kentucky working in unity with officials, dignitaries, and special guests, will honor our nations’ veterans, active military, and their families.
A 36” live, balsam wreath with flags representing each branch of the military, and a POW/MIA flag will be put on display at the Statehouse. This wreath represents each branch of the armed forces and honors the sacrifices of our nation’s military while celebrating their love of country, community, and family.
For more information about this event, please contact Hayden Johnson. Kentucky State House Coordinator at 270-699-5968
PACT Act Awareness Event
Exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances? Join Robley Rex VAMC leadership and staff to discuss all things PACT Act related and what you need to know to file a claim. Key areas include:
• Eligibility and Enrollment - New enrollees to the VA should bring a DD214 and your latest tax return. This process requires at least 30 – 45 minutes. Enrollment can also be done over the phone by calling: 1-877-222-8387.
• Toxic Exposure Screening
• VBA Claims Clinic
When: December 13, 2022, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Robley Rex VAMC (West Entrance)
800 Zorn Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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The Kentucky Veterans Cemeteries will be having wreath laying ceremonies at each of our cemeteries in the month of December.
• The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East (KVCNE) will have a laying of the wreaths Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. EST.
• The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North (KVCN) will be having “Wreaths for KVCN Veterans” laid down on Dec. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. EST.
• The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE) will be having a wreath laying ceremony Dec. 16, 2022, at 4 p.m. EST.
• “Wreaths Across America” will lay wreaths at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West (KVCW) at 11 a.m. CST and Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC) at 10 a.m. EST., on Dec. 17th.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the wreath laying for family members and friends. If you have any questions, contact the cemetery.
(Photo courtesy of Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North)
Come out and support our veterans with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs in Louisville, KY on Dec. 16, 2022. Your support and donations can help aid homeless veterans of our commonwealth.
Carl M Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center, Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony with keynote speaker Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike. (Photos courtesy of Sue Popplewell)
KDVA staff participated in the Veterans Military and Public Protection session at the Frankfort Capital, KY, Nov. 16, 2022.
Check out the photos from the Lest We Forget Concert Nov. 12, 2022. (photos provided by Sue Popplewell, Commissioner Whitney Allen, KDVA, and Tamara Stewart.
KDVA joins James B. Beam Distillery for Beam Vets' Veterans Day Event in Clermont, KY, Nov. 11, 2022.
Veterans Day photos with KDVA speakers at the Annual African American Veterans Breakfast, Veterans Recognition Service in Ft Mitchell Baptist Church, and a Veterans Day Ceremony at The Willows Nursing Home.
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Tomorrow's the big day! At the Embassy Suites in Lexington, we'll be welcoming celebrated veteran leaders from all around the state as we work together to collaborate and solve issues facing Kentucky's veteran community. Stay tuned for more updates on this important event.
Have you signed up for our 5K this fall in Louisville, Kentucky?
Check out veterans.ky.gov for more information about this donation only event. If you come out and join us, we'll even throw in a free limited edition t-shirt for your trouble! Register on our website and let's bring an end to veterans homelessness together.
The day is almost here! This Thursday kicks off our annual state conference in the wonderful city of Lexington, Kentucky. We look forward to sharing pictures, videos and all sorts of moments as we prepare to meet and collaborate with the leaders that have made Kentucky a premier national destination for veterans.
On October 22nd, KDVA will be hosting and sponsoring a 5K to raise awareness of veterans homelessness.
Are you interested in running, walking or strolling your way through Derby City? Click on the link below and sign up for this DONATE ONLY event.'
We're counting down to our state conference next week, where we will be bringing together Kentucky's top veteran leaders to discuss the issues facing our state and to design solutions to combat them.
We look forward to keeping you updated as we continue this exciting process!
Next week, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting its annual state conference, bringing together the best and the brightest veteran leaders the state has to offer to discuss problems and design solutions to the unique issues veterans face. We look forward to sharing more information with you as our conference kicks off on the 25th.
On October 22nd, KDVA will be hosting and sponsoring a 5K to raise awareness of veterans homelessness. Are you interested in running, walking or strolling your way through Derby City? Click on the link below and sign up for this DONATE ONLY event.
The KDVA Run, Walk, and Stroll 5K is on Saturday October 22, 2022.
Have you donated water, food or other essential items to assist those affected by the floods in Eastern Kentucky? Now's your chance to make for our Kentucky community. Drive on down to your nearest state veteran cemetery and give what you can.
If you have any questions please call your local Veterans Cemetery and//or our KDVA main Office.
COLLECTION LOCATIONS:
Director of Kentucky's State Veterans Cemeteries
Al Duncan
Address: 1111 Louisville, Road Suite B Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone:502-229-2718
Email: [email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West (KVCW)
Administrative Branch Manager: Kim Ebeling
Address: 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd 42240
Phone:270-889-6106
Fax:270-889-6109
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC)
Administrative Branch Manager: Juan Renaud
Address:2501 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160.
Phone:270-351-5115
Fax:270-351-5445
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North (KVCN)
Administrative Branch Manager: Robert Miller
Address: 205 Eibeck Ln 41097
Phone: 859-823-0720
Fax: 859-824-0324
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East (KVCNE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Frank Kees
Address: 100 Veterans Memorial Drive 41042
Phone:606-929-5354
Fax:606-929-5347
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Eric Barger
Address: 1280 KY-118 in Hyden, Kentucky 41749
Phone: (606) 672-2168
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (606) 672-2751
Kentucky Veterans Cemeteries are currently collecting food, water and other essential items in order to provide flood relief to those affected by the natural disaster in Eastern Kentucky. KDVA, once again, is asking anyone and everyone to donate what they can by visiting our central office or any of our state run veterans cemeteries to donate goods.
Director of Kentucky's State Veterans Cemeteries
Al Duncan
Address: 1111 Louisville, Road Suite B Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone:502-229-2718
Email: [email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West (KVCW)
Administrative Branch Manager: Kim Ebeling
Address: 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd 42240
Phone:270-889-6106
Fax:270-889-6109
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC)
Administrative Branch Manager: Juan Renaud
Address:2501 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160.
Phone:270-351-5115
Fax:270-351-5445
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North (KVCN)
Administrative Branch Manager: Robert Miller
Address: 205 Eibeck Ln 41097
Phone: 859-823-0720
Fax: 859-824-0324
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East (KVCNE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Frank Kees
Address: 100 Veterans Memorial Drive 41042
Phone:606-929-5354
Fax:606-929-5347
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Eric Barger
Address: 1280 KY-118 in Hyden, Kentucky 41749
Phone: (606) 672-2168
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (606) 672-2751
This post serves as a reminder that as of August 4th, KDVA and our five state veterans cemeteries have begun the process of collecting Water, toiletries, cleaning supplies, trash bags, box fans, bleach small propane tanks and any other types of cleaning supplies you can think of. In order to help out our fellow Kentuckians that have been impacted by the current natural disaster in Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs encourages all persons, veteran or otherwise, to stop by your local Veterans Cemetery and donate what you can.
All supplies will be centralized and delivered to those in need next Wednesday 10 Aug. So please, take some time this weekend and collect these important items for those in need. We are all .
If you have any questions please call your local Veterans Cemetery and or KDVA main Office.
COLLECTION LOCATIONS:
Director of Kentucky's State Veterans Cemeteries
Al Duncan
Address: 1111 Louisville, Road Suite B Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone:502-229-2718
Email: [email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West (KVCW)
Administrative Branch Manager: Kim Ebeling
Address: 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd 42240
Phone:270-889-6106
Fax:270-889-6109
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC)
Administrative Branch Manager: Juan Renaud
Address:2501 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160.
Phone:270-351-5115
Fax:270-351-5445
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North (KVCN)
Administrative Branch Manager: Robert Miller
Address: 205 Eibeck Ln 41097
Phone: 859-823-0720
Fax: 859-824-0324
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East (KVCNE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Frank Kees
Address: 100 Veterans Memorial Drive 41042
Phone:606-929-5354
Fax:606-929-5347
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Eric Barger
Address: 1280 KY-118 in Hyden, Kentucky 41749
Phone: (606) 672-2168
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (606) 672-2751
Are you a veteran or otherwise affected person in Eastern Kentucky struggling to deal with the floods? There are resources on the ground to help you.
The Red Cross is providing food, water and shelter. Click here for more information.
https://www.redcross.org/local/kentucky/get-help/flooding-red-cross-response.html
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Nutrition Service has approved two waivers.
The first waiver provides flood victims in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties until Aug. 25 – or 30 days from the disaster – to request the replacement of food. Typically, people would have only 10 days to report food loss.
The second waiver allows the purchase of hot foods for a 30-day period. This will help the residents of several counties that qualify for Individual Assistance. Counties include Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike. It also covers surrounding counties: Bell, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley and Wolfe. This waiver can be extended if necessary.
SNAP recipients who lost food due to floods or power outages may call the Department for Community Based Services at 855-306-8959 to request replacement.
The Kentucky State Police is working diligently to respond to areas of Eastern Kentucky affected by extreme flooding. Troopers continue to work to preserve life and conduct rescue missions, and they remain committed to assisting those in need. Please dial 911 only if you have an emergency.
Website: kentuckystatepolice.org/p12-7-28-2022/
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Breathitt, Perry, Knott, Letcher or Leslie counties, contact Post 13 Hazard at 606-435-6069.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, Floyd, or Pike counties, contact Post 9 Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Jackson, Owsley, or Lee counties, contact Post 7 Richmond at 859-623-2404.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Wolfe or Morgan counties, contact Post 8 Morehead at 606-784-4127.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in Harlan County, contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.
Email: If you are unable to get through to the appropriate KSP post, you may report a missing loved one by sending an email to [email protected] and include the following information:
Your name (first, last)
Your phone number
Missing loved ones name (first, last)
Missing loved ones county of residence
Missing loved ones description (gender, age, race, etc.)
Missing loved ones home address, and phone number (if known).
This information will be forwarded to the appropriate KSP Post for further investigation.
Early Tuesday morning (July 26, 2022), residents in the St. Louis metro area awoke to find that more than nine inches of rain fell across the metro area in just six hours.
Call to action:
Starting today, August 4th, KDVA and our five state veterans cemeteries have begun the process of collecting Water, toiletries, cleaning supplies, trash bags, box fans, bleach small propane tanks and any other types of cleaning supplies you can think of. In order to help out our fellow Kentuckians that have been impacted by the current natural disaster in Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs encourages all persons, veteran or otherwise, to stop by your local Veterans Cemetery and donate what you can.
All supplies will be centralized and delivered to those in need next Wednesday 10 Aug. So please, take some time this weekend and collect these important items for those in need. We are all .
If you are in the Frankfort or Lexington area, feel free to drop off items at KDVA's central office at
1111b Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY
If you have any questions please call your local Veterans Cemetery and or KDVA main Office.
COLLECTION LOCATIONS:
Director of Kentucky's State Veterans Cemeteries
Al Duncan
Address: 1111 Louisville, Road Suite B Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone:502-229-2718
Email: [email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West (KVCW)
Administrative Branch Manager: Kim Ebeling
Address: 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd 42240
Phone:270-889-6106
Fax:270-889-6109
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC)
Administrative Branch Manager: Juan Renaud
Address:2501 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160.
Phone:270-351-5115
Fax:270-351-5445
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North (KVCN)
Administrative Branch Manager: Robert Miller
Address: 205 Eibeck Ln 41097
Phone: 859-823-0720
Fax: 859-824-0324
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East (KVCNE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Frank Kees
Address: 100 Veterans Memorial Drive 41042
Phone:606-929-5354
Fax:606-929-5347
Email:[email protected]
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE)
Administrative Branch Manager: Eric Barger
Address: 1280 KY-118 in Hyden, Kentucky 41749
Phone: (606) 672-2168
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (606) 672-2751
Military Heroes as Law Enforcement Officers
New program provides pay and benefits to military heroes while receiving law enforcement training
RICHMOND, Ky. (June 23, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is making another historic investments in law enforcement, positioning the commonwealth as a leader in public safety, by launching a new program that makes it easier for local law enforcement agencies to hire military heroes.
The Military to Law Enforcement Program (M-2-LE) allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all branches of the U.S. Military during their last 180 days of service. Upon being contracted by a law enforcement agency, the military member will continue to receive their pay and benefits from the U.S. Military while they undergo law enforcement training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT).
The Governor stated that his administration’s top priority is to protect our Kentucky families and communities, which is why we must boldly invest in our law enforcement. “Across the nation, law enforcement agencies are struggling to hire and retain officers. I commend our state agencies for working together to create an attractive incentive for both our service members and police agencies focused on improving public safety throughout the commonwealth’s 120 diverse counties.”
The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC), Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs (KCMA) and Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) partnered together to create (M-2-LE) to help our military heroes transition successfully into civilian life. Additionally, for each service member who gains a law enforcement position in Kentucky, the local agencies are saving as much as six months of salary through this program and receiving a fully certified peace officer to serve and protect the commonwealth immediately upon their honorable separation from our armed forces.
Kentucky is the first state to utilize the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program statewide to establish cooperative agreements between Kentucky’s law enforcement agencies and all branches of the U.S. Military, with a focus of transitioning service members into licensed and skilled civilian occupations, including law enforcement. Kentucky is the only state to be using a state agency to act as the facilitator of marketing, support staff, accountability and offer the program to all law enforcement agencies in the state. Instead of individual agencies having to learn about SkillBridge, become accepted as a partner and list any hiring opportunities on the SkillBridge website, KLEC is actively seeking police departments and sheriff’s offices to join the M2LE program and then directly assisting with the application process, which is bringing more agencies onboard quicker and offering more hiring opportunities for veterans.
KLEC said another unique aspect about the program is Kentucky requires the hiring law enforcement agency to pay a minimum hourly salary and the veteran has to commit to a minimum of three years with the agency.
“Our first goal in designing the M-2-LE program was to create an effective and efficient means to recruit and train military personnel interested in starting a law enforcement career in Kentucky,” said KLEC Chairman and Police Chief Spike Jones. “The second goal was to incentivize the program by offering financial and expedited hiring benefits for law enforcement and support agencies who choose to hire veterans. We are proud to say we accomplished both. The program provides significant cost savings to law enforcement agencies as the military has agreed to continue paying the service member’s salary and other benefits while attending a basic training academy.”
KDVA Commissioner Lt. Col. Whitney Allen, USA Retired, said the program is a win-win for state law enforcement agencies, our veterans and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. “The M-2-LE program is a great opportunity to recruit veteran talent to work and live in Kentucky. It also allows our veterans a chance to continue honorable service in our communities. I look forward in seeing the implementation of more SkillBridge programs like, M-2-LE, which will benefit our veterans and the commonwealth.”
“We applaud KLEC for creating this program to attract transitioning servicemembers and their families to Kentucky while helping police departments across the commonwealth fill vacancies and save taxpayer dollars,” said Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs Executive Director Brigadier General Steve Bullard, USAF Retired. “Special thanks are due to the Fort Campbell Transition Assistance Program, KLEC Executive Director John Moberly, the Frankfort Police Department and KCMA Grant Program Director Dr. Dallas Kratzer for their work in shepherding this program to fruition and proving this concept for capitalizing on military experience works.”
In April 2022, Frankfort Police Department officer Anthony Catania – a seven-year U.S. Army veteran – graduated from DOCJT’s Basic Training Class 525 as the first recruit to benefit from M-2-LE.
Catania, who served as a dog handler in the Army, said the program took a lot of anxiety off his shoulders when he first decided to separate from the military. “It took a lot of stress off myself and my wife because I did not have to worry about whether I had a job lined up once I got out of the Army,” he explained. “I could go straight into what I wanted to do and not have to worry about a transition period.”
Law enforcement agencies interested in becoming approved as an authorized SkillBridge organization should contact KLEC. Once approved, agencies can advertise vacancies on the SkillBridge website for all service members to access.
If an agency hires a service member applicant, they will receive preferential access to an upcoming DOCJT basic training academy class.
Under the terms of the SkillBridge program, the applicant is required to agree to a three-year commitment with the agency following graduation from the academy, as allowed by KRS 70.290.
The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board has recognized the advantages of this SkillBridge program and are developing initiatives to help all Kentucky employees to see how they can fill their vacancies and capitalize on tax incentives for employing displaced workers by hiring transitioning servicemembers and their spouses.
Beshear-Coleman Administration’s Commitment to Enhancing Public Safety throughout the Commonwealth
Since taking office, Gov. Beshear has awarded almost $8 million in grant funding to assist state and local law enforcement agencies to purchase the tools and resources that will not only allow them to protect our communities, but will ensure their own safety as they stand on the front lines every day.
The recently passed state budget enacted by the Governor increases the annual training stipend for sworn officers across the state by $300 — raising the annual training incentive from $4,000 to $4,300 upon completion of 40 hours of certified law enforcement training. This increase will support more than 7,600 officers annually, ensuring Kentucky’s law enforcement are both safe and effective while making our communities safer.
In addition to the annual training stipend increase, Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 137, which expanded the definition of police to include joint task force members, county attorney detectives, process servers for juvenile courts, local alcoholic beverage control investigators and commonwealth attorney’s detectives. By including these positions within the definition of police officer, their employing agencies are now able to participate in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund.
In April, the Governor signed into law two pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly to make historic investments in law enforcement by providing funds to KSP to recruit, train and retain the essential workforce needed to continue to provide the highest level of security to all Kentuckians. House Bill 259 ensures that all troopers will receive a $15,000 raise. Additionally, KSP’s starting pay for sworn officers will increase from $40,000 to $55,000 annually. This bill also includes a unique contribution enhancement for members of the State Police Retirement System Tier III plan, which will have an immediate impact on veteran troopers, the 71 recent graduates of the KSP Training Academy and new recruits who are preparing to report for training in June. Lastly, it establishes enhanced promotion pay for trooper and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officer supervisor ranks.
By signing Senate Bill 209, Gov. Beshear established paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay, as well as enhanced health insurance contribution payments for retired KSP troopers and CVE officers.
Also, as the Governor recommended in January 2022, $12.2 million was included in the state budget for KSP to purchase body cameras, which is the first time in the commonwealth’s history that funding has been allocated for this much-needed expense.
Gov. Beshear has championed legislative action like Senate Bill 64 and House Bill 254, making it easier for law enforcement to conduct undercover stings and increase the chances of stopping a horrific crime against a child from being facilitated through the internet. These actions will also provide law enforcement officers with the authority to charge offenders with harsher crimes to keep them away from the public, preventing further interactions with Kentucky’s most vulnerable population.
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