‘Tip of the iceberg:’ Kentucky releases domestic violence data report and it’s ‘pretty alarming’
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call…
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Five from Northern Kentucky among 24 graduates of DOCJT’s ‘sergeant’s academy’ Class 97
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Friday announced 24 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth…
New study shows Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform getting results a decade after becoming law
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report showed a decade after being passed, Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform law…
Six NKY law enforcement officers among latest Academy of Police Supervision graduating class
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) recently announced 24 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth graduated…
Seven NKY law enforcement officers among graduates of latest KY DOCJT basic training class
Gov. Andy Beshear last week announced 25 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state, including seven from Northern Kentucky,…
First school risk assessment report finds nearly all of Ky’s schools compliant with access control measures
Nearly all of Kentucky’s schools are compliant with the School Safety and Resiliency Act (SSRA), in large part due to…
Kentucky correctional facilities reopening to in-person visitation; dates and times available online
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet on Friday announced that visitation dates and times for the facilities operated by…
Kentucky correctional facilities to resume in-person visitation beginning the week of June 20
Facilities operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will resume allowing in-person visitation…
New state ‘Hope and Help’ website continues momentum in combating the opioid epidemic
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced a new statewide public awareness effort to continue the Commonwealth’s historic momentum in combating the…
After years of steady increases, Kentucky’s overdose deaths declined in 2018; first time since 2013
Kentucky’s targeted approach to protecting its citizens from drug overdose deaths has resulted in the first decline since 2013. There…
Kentucky Justice Cabinet receives funding for academy to train groups that assist crime victims
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet has been awarded federal funds to host a State Victim Assistance Academy, which…
Covington native among first in the state to have felony conviction expunged by Clean Slate law
When he stole some car radios as a young man, West Powell had no idea what the sometimes devastating impact…