Kentucky State Police Post 1 Civilian Employee Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Public Safety
MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 19, 2025) — Earler this month, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 14 civilian employees for their dedication to enhancing public safety. Awards presented included the 2024 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, Police Communications Support, Supervisor of the Year and more. Post 1 Mayfield Maintenance Worker, Mike Johnson, was among those recipients.
KSP’s 800 civilian employees serve in a variety of roles, from telecommunications, maintenance and driver testing to information technology, public relations and records support.
KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. echoed those sentiments during today’s ceremony and praised the dedication of the agency’s civilian employees.
“Civilian personnel are vital to the success of this agency,” Commissioner Burnett said. “They are the agency’s trusted partners working hand in hand with our troopers and officers, supporting everything from frontline response to long-term casework. Their dedication and loyalty do not go unnoticed.”
KSP Post 1 Commander, Captain David Archer remarked, “Mr. Mike Johnson’s dedication and hard work are vital to our mission at Post 1. While troopers are often the face of our agency, it’s the commitment of support staff like Mr. Johnson that makes our success possible. He consistently goes above and beyond, taking great pride in serving Kentuckians and visitors to the Commonwealth.”
Commissioner Burnett presented Johnson with the 2024 Post Operations Support Award. Johnson is a seven-year veteran of the agency who consistently demonstrates outstanding service, dedication, professionalism, and compassion. He fosters a positive working environment and leads by example. Johnson’s contributions to Post 1 go well beyond the expectations of his position. Whether remodeling individual offices or ensuring that the post remains safe and accessible during inclement weather, Johnson consistently goes the extra mile.
Among this year’s honorees, Jeremy Triplett was named the 2024 Civilian of the Year. A 24-year veteran, Triplett was recently appointed as KSP’s forensic laboratory director. In 2024, Triplett led a major $300,000 upgrade of the BEAST Laboratory Information Management System, maintained the laboratory’s national accreditation and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Academy.
The complete list of the KSP 2024 civilian employee awards includes:
Administrative Services Award
Donnie Webster, Event Coordinator I, Public Affairs Branch
Career Achievement Award
Jeff Brown, Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Trooper Island Camp
Commercial Vehicle Support Award
Brandon Arwood, Inspector I, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Central Region
Drivers Testing Award
Christy Eatmon, Certified Driver’s Test Examiner, Driver Testing Branch
Forensic Services Support Award
Kim Rogers, Forensic Scientist Specialist II, Central Laboratory Branch
Information Technology Award
Laurie Buchanan, Justice Program Administrator, Electronic Crime Branch
Police Communication Support Award
Carole Waldrop, Public Safety Telecommunicator II, Post 3, Bowling Green
Brittany Scroggins, Public Safety Telecommunicator III, Post 6, Dry Ridge
Christopher Taylor, Public Safety Telecommunicator III, Post 13, Hazard
Post Operations Support Award
Mike Johnson, Maintenance Worker, Post 1, Mayfield
Adam Wilson, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Branch
Records Technical Support
Michael Vanatta, Grants Administrator, Division of Records Management
Supervisor of the Year Award
Jeremy Triplett, Forensic Laboratory Director, KSP Forensic Laboratory System
Supplies Properties Management
Misty Stone, Facilities Maintenance Worker, KSP Headquarters
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