KSP Post 13 Enhances Public Safety with 3 New Troopers Equipped to Serve, Trained to Lead, Ready to Protect

HAZARD, Ky. (May 2, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 33 cadets from the KSP Training Academy. These troopers will begin their new public safety careers in communities throughout the commonwealth. Three of the graduates will be serving at KSP Post 13.

Darren “Foot” Allen, Von Purdy, and Deborah Rains

Attorney General Coleman Re-Appoints Opioid Abatement Commissioners

FRANKFORT, KY (May 27, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the re-appointment of three members of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC). The Commission was created by the Kentucky General Assembly to distribute the Commonwealth’s share of more than $900 million recovered in opioid settlements. 

Congressman Rogers Joins State, Local Officials to Celebrate Expansion of a Military Supplier in Somerset

Teledyne FLIR Defense opens new 13,000 square-foot facility for drone servicing, testing and training

SOMERSET, KY (May 12, 2025) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers, Dean of the House, joined state and local officials on Monday for a ribbon-cutting celebration for Teledyne FLIR’s new facility at the Valley Oak Technology Complex in Pulaski County.

Bill to Support Families of Retired Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee

The bill is named after Chief Herbert D. Proffitt, a Korean war veteran and law enforcement officer of 55 years who retired in 2009 as Chief of the Tompkinsville, Kentucky Police Department

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2025) – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act, which would ensure the families of retired law enforcement officers who were killed or disabled as a result of their service are not unjustly denied benefits.

PATROLS INTENSIFY AS FEMA ARRIVES IN EF-4 TORNADO DISASTER AREA OF LONDON, KY

ClayCoNews staff report:

LONDON, KY (May 27, 2025, 9:23 AM EDT) – Eleven days after an EF-4 tornado ravaged London, KY, on May 16, 2025, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police (KSP), and National Guard maintain vigilant patrols to curb looting in devastated neighborhoods, while FEMA’s newly arrived teams offer hope for survivors.

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Lateral Recruit Academy

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 88th Recruit Academy for lateral applicants.