Kentucky State Police Post 11 Enhances Public Safety with New Troopers

Equipped to serve, trained to lead, ready to protect

LONDON, Ky. (May 5, 2025) — On May 2, 2025, The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 33 cadets from the KSP Training Academy. These troopers will begin their new public safety careers in communities throughout the commonwealth. One of the graduates will be serving at KSP Post 11.

KSP Post 11 Captain Ryan Catron is excited to welcome new Trooper Derek Dennis to London. Captain Catron said, “It is always amazing to see new young Troopers on the roadways in the London Post area and around the Commonwealth of Kentucky.”

Cadet Class 105 arrived at the KSP Academy on Nov. 10, beginning 24 weeks of demanding instruction and hands-on training required to become a state trooper. Cadet Class 105 underwent more than 1,000 hours of classroom and field study in subjects such as constitutional law, juvenile and traffic law, use of force, weapons training, defensive tactics, first aid, high speed vehicle pursuit, criminal investigation, computer literacy, hostage negotiations, evidence collection, radio procedures, search and seizure, crash investigation, drug identification, traffic control, crowd control, armed robbery response, electronic crimes, sex crimes, hate crimes, domestic violence, bomb threats and hazardous materials.

Cadet Class 105 graduate assigned to Post 11 is:
Derek Dennis, Monticello, Ky.

All the graduating cadets will uphold KSP’s mission 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.

The Kentucky State Police remain committed to building a professional, diverse and well-equipped workforce that enhances public safety across the commonwealth. Cadet Class 106 begins August 10, 2025. Those interested in becoming a Kentucky State Police Trooper are encouraged to visit our website.

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