KSP: Nine new telecommunicator graduates

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Nine Kentucky State Police telecommunicators from across the state were recognized Tuesday at graduation ceremonies for the thirteenth class of the agency’s in-house telecommunications academy.

To complete the course, the telecommunicators were required to successfully process scripted calls for service and demonstrate proficiency in obtaining pertinent information, dispatching responders, providing emergency medical dispatch if needed and correctly documenting information from the call for service. This training is completed using a computer system to simulate their working environment in the radio room.

The graduates of the thirteenth KSP Telecommunications Academy included:

• Christopher Sanderson, Post 1 Mayfield
• Jane Worley, Post 1 Mayfield
• Tanya Rose, Post 2 Madisonville
• Kayla Engle, Post 5 Campbellsburg
• Kayla Howard, Post 5 Campbellsburg
• Danielle Fox, Post 8 Morehead
• Justin Johnson, Post 9 Pikeville
• David Bledsoe, Post 10 Harlan
• Zakkary West, Post 12 Frankfort

According to Jason Long, Law Enforcement Training Instructor at the Kentucky State Police Academy says, “You need to think hard about whether you are willing to make the sacrifices you have to make. You have to spend time away from your family. You have to work weekends and holidays. With all the continuing training required, there is a big investment of time and you need to be sure you can make the commitment.”