Kentucky State Police Announce Graduates from the Telecommunications Academy
Dedicated professionals prepared to serve Kentuckians and support law enforcement in times of need
MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 26, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 17 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. These individuals have been assigned to 10 posts across the state, where they will answer the call of service by providing critical communication support to Kentuckians and law enforcement agencies. KSP telecommunicators are responsible for dispatching state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, conservation officers and other emergency service agencies. Last year alone, they answered over 1.2 million calls, leading to more than 406,000 requests for assistance.
“Public safety will be strengthened thanks to the crucial function each of these graduates will provide as telecommunicators,” said KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. “It is an honor to welcome them to our agency, where they will serve as the vital link between the public and emergency responders.”
The graduates of Class 25 completed 160 hours of instruction over four weeks, covering essential topics such as legal liability, telecommunicator authority limits, their role in public safety, interpersonal communications, customer service, stress management and PTSD, ethics and confidentiality, responder safety, basic fire dispatch, emergency operation plans, criminal justice information systems, first aid and emergency medical dispatch.
The Post 1 graduates of the 25th KSP Telecommunications Academy included:
- Kelsey Davidson
- Seth Cummins
The Charlotte Tanner Valedictorian Award is presented to the graduate who earned the highest GPA and demonstrated extraordinary effort during the KSP Telecommunications Academy. The award is named in honor of Charlotte Tanner, the founder of the KSP telecommunications program, who served the commonwealth for more than 50 years as a telecommunicator, radio room supervisor and instructor.
Seth Cummins from Post 1 has been awarded this year’s Charlotte Tanner Valedictorian Award, with a grade point average of 100%.
Post 1 Commander, Captain David Archer remarked, “The graduation from our Telecommunications Academy is just the first step in Telecommunicator Davidson and Apprentice Cummins journey with our agency. Their dedication to duty is reflected in the sacrifice made to complete this training and their pursuit of excellence in doing the same. They now return to Post 1 trained and prepared for the challenges they will face as part of one of the busiest 9-1-1 centers in the Commonwealth.”
The mission of KSP is to promote public safety through service, integrity and professionalism using partnerships to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, safeguard property and protect individual rights. To apply for a telecommunicator position with KSP, click here or contact the KSP post nearest you for more information.
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