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Many of KSP's first troopers came from the Kentucky Highway Patrol, click this image to enlarge in a new window Many of KSP's first troopers came from the Kentucky Highway Patrol
Guthrie Crowe, an attorney and judge from LaGrange, was appointed as the first KSP commissioner, click this image to enlarge in a new window Guthrie Crowe, an attorney and judge from LaGrange, was appointed as the first KSP commissioner
KSP hit the road in 1948 with black Ford cruisers sporting a gold stripe and distinctive seal, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP hit the road in 1948 with black Ford cruisers sporting a gold stripe and distinctive seal
The new gray and black KSP uniforms were said to be patterned after the Louisville Legion led by Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Mexican-American War. The hats were inspired by the old 123rd Kentucky Cavalry, click this image to enlarge in a new window The new gray and black KSP uniforms were said to be patterned after the Louisville Legion led by Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Mexican-American War. The hats were inspired by the old 123rd Kentucky Cavalry
Highway safety was one of KSP's first missions, click this image to enlarge in a new window Highway safety was one of KSP's first missions
KSP established the state's first crime lab with the purchase of a $1,200 comparison microscope for bullet and cartridge case analysis, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP established the state's first crime lab with the purchase of a $1,200 comparison microscope for bullet and cartridge case analysis
KSP's early public education efforts made use of exhibits at the Kentucky State Fair, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP's early public education efforts made use of exhibits at the Kentucky State Fair
KSP Lt. Lee Allen Estes used his entertainment talents to bring safety messages to school children throughout the state, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP Lt. Lee Allen Estes used his entertainment talents to bring safety messages to school children throughout the state
KSP's early highway safety duties included enforcing weight restrictions on commercial traffic, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP's early highway safety duties included enforcing weight restrictions on commercial traffic
Charles Oldham, KSP's second commissioner, inspected cadets in 1954, click this image to enlarge in a new window Charles Oldham, KSP's second commissioner, inspected cadets in 1954
Frank Anastasio organized KSP's first identification unit and went on to achieve international prominence in fingerprint identification, click this image to enlarge in a new window Frank Anastasio organized KSP's first identification unit and went on to achieve international prominence in fingerprint identification
In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling, liquor and prostitution activities in northern Kentucky, click this image to enlarge in a new window In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling, liquor and prostitution activities in northern Kentucky
In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling activities in northern Kentucky, click this image to enlarge in a new window In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling activities in northern Kentucky
In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling activities in northern Kentucky, click this image to enlarge in a new window In the 1950s, KSP took action against illegal gambling activities in northern Kentucky
In 1965, KSP established Trooper Island, a free summer camp for disadvantaged children, click this image to enlarge in a new window In 1965, KSP established Trooper Island, a free summer camp for disadvantaged children
KSP's Safety Town exhibit debuted in 1961 at the Kentucky State Fair, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP's Safety Town exhibit debuted in 1961 at the Kentucky State Fair
KSP continued to use the Kentucky State Fair for public education efforts throughout the 1970s, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP continued to use the Kentucky State Fair for public education efforts throughout the 1970s
KSP responded to new missions in the 1970s and 80s including marijuana eradication, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP responded to new missions in the 1970s and 80s including marijuana eradication
Today, KSP operates six crime labs throughout the state. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP), click this image to enlarge in a new window Today, KSP operates six crime labs throughout the state. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP)
The KSP canine unit includes dogs trained to locate drugs, explosives and cadavers, click this image to enlarge in a new window The KSP canine unit includes dogs trained to locate drugs, explosives and cadavers
KSP has responded to many new challenges in recent years including detection and clean up of methamphetamine labs, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP has responded to many new challenges in recent years including detection and clean up of methamphetamine labs
KSP cruisers are equipped with the latest electronics to aid troopers in crime-fighting duties. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP cruisers are equipped with the latest electronics to aid troopers in crime-fighting duties. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
Computer-aided fingerprint analysis has replaced the old manual methods. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window Computer-aided fingerprint analysis has replaced the old manual methods. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
KSP's Special Response Unit is available around the clock for critical incidents such as hostage situations and barricaded subjects, click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP's Special Response Unit is available around the clock for critical incidents such as hostage situations and barricaded subjects
The KSP Academy now offers a 23-week training program for cadets. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window The KSP Academy now offers a 23-week training program for cadets. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
Trooper Island continues today, offering esteem-building summer camping activities for boys and girls ages 10 to 12, click this image to enlarge in a new window Trooper Island continues today, offering esteem-building summer camping activities for boys and girls ages 10 to 12
KSP's Highway Safety Branch continues public education efforts with current programs such as the Drive To Stay Alive teen driving academy. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP's Highway Safety Branch continues public education efforts with current programs such as the Drive To Stay Alive teen driving academy. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
Although it has gained many new responsibilities, KSP continues its commitment to highway patrol and traffic enforcement. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window Although it has gained many new responsibilities, KSP continues its commitment to highway patrol and traffic enforcement. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
KSP troopers are active with many community and school organizations in their local communities. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window KSP troopers are active with many community and school organizations in their local communities. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
Safety Town continues remains one of the Kentucky State Fair's longest running activities. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.), click this image to enlarge in a new window Safety Town continues remains one of the Kentucky State Fair's longest running activities. (Photo by Les Williams, KSP.)
The KSP Honor Guard represents the pride, performance and integrity of the agency as it looks to future challenges, click this image to enlarge in a new window The KSP Honor Guard represents the pride, performance and integrity of the agency as it looks to future challenges

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