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2009 Trooper Island Reaction and Precision Shooting Tournament

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Welcome to Kentuckystatepolice.org

Since being established in 1948 by act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Kentucky State Police has defined itself as a professional, detailed and efficient law enforcement agency dedicated to preserving law and order for the protection of its citizens.

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Teamwork Pays Off In Arrests And Recovery Of Stolen Merchandise

(Frankfort, Ky.) -- The power of teamwork paid off recently when the Kentucky State Police, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) worked together to recover almost $1 million in stolen merchandise.
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Updated Recruitment Announcement

The testing window for Cadet class 88 has closed. If you are scheduled to test during the week of the 16th of Nov please be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test time. The first phase of our testing process will be the Peace Officer Professional Standards Physical Fitness Testing. Click here to go the Updated Recruitment Announcement page.

Click here to download and listen the Public Service Announcement from Sgt. Harvey Baxter about upcoming applicant testing