DON’T FORGET THE AWARDS PAGE As you browse, be sure to check out our 2024 award recipients. This year’s honorees include true heroes and outstanding individuals who serve the state of Kentucky. We are proud to present the awards along with the script read by Lt. Colonel Carl Yates of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.GO TO THE AWARDS PAGE
* All photos courtesy of Sandy Dooley, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Welcome to Bowling Green from Sheriff Hightower
KSA President Shane Stephens Welcomes Everyone
KSA Executive Director Jerry Wagner Welcome
Department of Criminal Justice Training Class Coordinator David Gregory Welcome and Orientation
Senator Rand Paul Spoke with the Sheriffs
TRAINING
This year’s training included Emerging Trends in Law Enforcement by Mr. Jack Ryan, House Bill 298 with Mr. Rob Miller, PTSD Seminar by Sheriff Tim Whitcom (ret.), Missing Person’s & Unidentified Remains by Regina Wells (KSP), Update from the Attorney General Russell Coleman, KLEC Update from Deana Bowling, Sheriff Issues Forum with Larry Conley, David Gregory and Jerry Wagner, Legal Update by Tom Szurlinski, NCIB Overview by Roy Tarrence, Drone Overview by Doug Vaughn & Jake Adkins (DOCJT) and a wide array of guests that always come and speak to the Kentucky Sheriffs.
Of course training includes lots of networking and fellowship.
Current President Sheriff Shane Stephens swears in 2025 President Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa of Nelson County
Your 2025 KSA Board of Directors
Vendors
Our conference would not be possible if were not for our many and amazing vendors. We thank them endlessly for their continued support.
