Kentucky State Police Post 11 Welcomes New Commander

LONDON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) congratulates Robert Purdy, who was promoted to Captain and assigned as the new commander of Post 11.

Captain Purdy is a 20-year veteran of the agency, beginning his career on July 17, 2005, as a member of Cadet Class 84. Following his graduation from the KSP Academy, he was assigned to Post 7 in Richmond as a Trooper. During his career with KSP, he has served in the Recruitment and Public Affairs Branches, Post 7 Public Affairs Officer and Squad Sergeant, and most recently the Internal Affairs Branch as a Lieutenant.

Purdy says he is excited to serve as the Post 11 Commander.

“KSP Post 11 has a long history of sacrificially serving the citizens in Laurel, Clay, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, McCreary, and Whitley Counties. The men and women who work at Post 11 have consistently demonstrated a commitment to public safety,” Purdy continued. “Whether responding to natural disasters, searching for dangerous fugitives, investigating criminal activity, or taking calls for service, the Post 11 personnel, both sworn and civilian, rise to the occasion and take serving the public seriously. I’m humbled for the opportunity to serve alongside the men and women at the London Post”.

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