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One from Adair among Dispatch Academy graduates

Ashley Buster, Adair County 911 Center, among 24 graduates of Public Safety Dispatch Academy

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 23 dispatchers from across the state graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid and assurance to both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth.

"Your commitment to your community and commonwealth is honorable," Gov. Beshear said. "You are the lifeline to those who are experiencing the roughest moments of their lives. Thank you for answering the call to serve and being the calm voice in the winds of chaos."


Dispatch basic training is mandatory for any sworn or civilian employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio at a Criminal Justice Information Systems agency. Graduates of the academy have successful completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. The graduates of Class 150 received 164 hours of academy instruction to satisfy these requirements over four weeks. Major training areas include identifying the role and responsibilities of the dispatcher, correct phone and radio procedures, handling emergency and non-emergency calls for service, emergency medical dispatch protocols and use of the state and national criminal databases.

"Choosing to become a member of a time-honored profession is admirable," said DOCJT Commissioner Nicolai Jilek. "It carries with it a commitment of honor and professionalism. I thank you for your commitment and wish you the best of luck in your careers."

DOCJT is a state agency located on Eastern Kentucky University's campus. The agency is the first in the nation to be accredited under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies' public safety training program designation.

Class 150 graduates and their agencies are:

Amy M. Adams, Hopkinsville Police Department

Jaxon S. Allen, London/Laurel County Communications Center

Ashley D. Buster, Adair County 911 Center

Kellee Etheridge, Lexington Enhanced 911

Coby G. Fauver, City of Paducah 911

April L. Ground, Warren County Sheriff's Office

Julie R. Hellmann, Northern Kentucky University Police Department

Jessica Reese Higgins, Barren-Metcalfe ECC

Shayann Huckaby, Bullitt County Sheriff's Office

Mathew J. Hunter, Western Kentucky University Police Department

Brittany B. Jeanice, Hardin County 911

Ryelee A. Lyons, Bluegrass 911 Central Communications

Alesia R. McIntyre, Fleming County Dispatch

Camden L. Mink, Bluegrass 911 Central Communications

John C. Parks, Bell County Dispatch

Miranda L. Pendley, Scottsville Police Department

Noelle C. Robbins, Hardin County 911

Mara H. Rogers, Pulaski County 911 Center

Laura L. Russelburg, Henderson Police Department

Joseph A. Slone, Pike County Sheriff's Office

Sarah D. Smith, Lawrenceburg Police Department

Sarah E. Smith, London/Laurel County Communication Center

Sarah J. Wisniewski, Todd County Dispatch


This story was posted on 2023-07-02 21:58:01
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