The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is
launching a new initiative that will allow basic training recruits to earn an
associate’s degree at no charge, helping boost recruitment for law enforcement
agencies across the state.
The program, called Educating Heroes, allows recruits in the
Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy to simultaneously earn their degree as
they complete their peace officer certification. It’s the result of a new
partnership between DOCJT and Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Close to 300 recruits go through the academy every year on
their way to becoming law enforcement officers.