LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by Post 12 Frankfort to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred today around 4:30 p.m. EST in Fayette County. The preliminary investigation indicates that officers from the Lexington Police Department (LPD) received information about an individual with […]

Dry Ridge, Ky. (February 3, 2026) — On January 30, 2026, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 32 cadets from the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities throughout Kentucky. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. commended the graduates for their determination […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 30, 2026) — Friday, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 32 cadets from the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities throughout Kentucky. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. commended the graduates for their determination and resilience throughout the […]

Valentine’s Day sale runs from Feb. 2-16, giving Kentuckians chance to support children experiencing trauma FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2026) – This Valentine’s Day, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is inviting Kentuckians to make a meaningful difference by purchasing a Trooper Teddy Bear. The agency’s Trooper Teddy Valentine’s Day Sale runs Feb. 2-16, offering the signature teddy […]

LONDON, KY. (February 2, 2026) — Kentucky State Police Post 11, which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition to these checkpoints, Post 11 troopers will also be conducting special traffic enforcement operations in high-collision areas […]