This article honors all KSP Telecommunicators in each of the 16 Kentucky State Police Regional Posts within our great Commonwealth. We love you!!
LONDON, KY (April 15, 2025) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 telecommunicators will be recognized alongside more than 200,000 emergency communication professionals in the country during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed this year from April 13-19.
“Telecommunicators are the unsung heroes of our community, the first line of defense and the voice of hope for those in need,” said Captain Catron, Commander of KSP Post 11. “Their dedication and skill are invaluable to our post operation, and we are forever grateful for their service.” We could not do our job without them. Our dispatchers go above and beyond everyday.
The agency is hosting a door-decorating contest for radio rooms at each post from April 14-18. Participating posts will submit photos of their decorated doors, which will be shared on KSP’s Facebook page. The public can show their support by liking their favorite designs. The winner will be announced on April 18 and the radio room receiving the most likes will win a prize.
Across Kentucky, KSP employs approximately 217 telecommunicators at 16 posts. Last year alone, they answered over 1.2 million calls, leading to more than 406,000 requests for assistance. Post 11 London, KY employs 11 telecommunicators who answered 68,377 calls for service, which covers Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski ,Rockcastle ,Wayne ,and Whitley counties.
The Kentucky State Police Foundation is honoring the dedication of KSP’s telecommunicators by providing funding that each post can use to show appreciation through meals, treats or small gifts. This initiative ensures that every post has the opportunity to recognize the vital role their radio room staff play in public safety. To learn more about the foundation, click here.
Those interested in joining KSP as a telecommunicator should visit the Kentucky State Personnel Website for more information and current job openings.
The Kentucky State Police is committed to recruiting the best individuals for public service and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, or age.
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