Hazard Police Department, KY

06/02/2026

The Hazard Police Department is now Hiring for Telecommunicators. This position is vital to our everyday functions. Police Telecommunicators are the critical first point of contact in emergency and non emergency situations. Applicants will be required to ensure officer and public safety through effective communication. Apply today!

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Logan Spencer on his graduation from the Department of Criminal Justice basic training class 568. Patrolman Spencer successfully completed over 800 hours of training including Patrol Procedures, Physical Training, Vehicle Operations, Defensive Tactics, Criminal Law, Traffic and DUI, Fi****ms, Criminal Investigations, and Tactical Responses to Crisis Situations. We’re excited to see Patrolman Spencer grow extensively in his career.

04/29/2026

We are thankful to K9s.org for their partnership and investing in our community! Our newest officer K9 Tia is ready to serve! Thank you to Justin Fugate Photography for documenting this media event for us. K9s.org

04/17/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Tyler Day on his graduation of The Academy of Police Supervision. Over the course of 3 weeks Lt. Day received training on topics such as situational leadership, emotional intelligence, and administrative and constitutional law. Congratulations Lt. Day!

04/11/2026

Congratulations to Aaron Messer on his graduation from Public Safety Dispatch Academy. Public Safety Dispatch trainees experience a four-week course, consisting of 164 hours of classroom and practical instruction. Aaron’s certification helps us serve our community better. Congratulations Aaron!

04/06/2026

Journey Christian Church will be giving away T-Shirts all week long from 1:00pm-3:00pm. They will be set up beside of our station in the Farmers Market. If you know someone in need, please direct them to the Farmers Market Shelter.

04/03/2026

We are honored to partner with K9s.org to strengthen public safety and provide an
additional resource to serve and protect our community. Our K9 grant was generously sponsored by donors in Kentucky. There’s more to come on this big announcement. @ http://k9s.org/
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