The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is closed Friday, September 3,
in observance of a statewide furlough day -
a budget balancing measure.
The Cabinet/Office will also be closed on Monday, September 6,
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Welcome
With close to 8,000 employees, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet (JPSC) is the second largest agency in state government.
It is the state entity responsible for criminal justice services, which encompasses law enforcement activities and training; prevention, education and treatment of substance abuse; juvenile treatment and detention; adult incarceration; autopsies, death certifications and toxicology analyses; special investigations; paroling of eligible convicted felons; and long range planning and recommendations on statewide criminal justice reform issues.
As a national leader in criminal justice, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet's vision is to continuously improve public safety and the quality of life.
"Protecting you through public service... Making your future safer and healthier"
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KSP Honor Guard Takes Top National Award |
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 The Kentucky State Police Honor Guard earned a gold medal for a first place finish in the Fraternal Order of Police National Honor Guard Competition held in Washington, DC on May 14. The event is held each year during National Police Week to test the skills of law enforcement honor guard units that perform ceremonial and patriotic tributes for the public.
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Justice Cabinet Reports |
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Commissioner's Review/ Northpoint Training Center
Click here for the Commissioner's Review of the Critical Incident Report on the Northpoint Training Center. (pdf 2286 KB)
2008 Criminal Justice Reform - Report to the Governor
In March 2008, Governor Beshear directed Secretary J. Michael Brown to conduct a comprehensive review of Kentucky’s criminal justice system, particularly as it relates to the prison population, and report back to him by December 1st his recommendations for reform. Working through the auspices of the Kentucky Criminal Justice Council, Secretary Brown established committees to look at various issues facing our system, including sentencing guidelines; substance abuse policies and laws; and penal code reform. To view the full report, click here.
2008 Initiatives
Significant laws relating to Kentucky's criminal justice system were passed by the 2008 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear, including initiatives to curb the rising costs of incarceration and improve the safety of law enforcement officers.
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Recent Press Releases |
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