The Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the agency’s third Law Enforcement Accelerated Program (LEAP) which is scheduled to begin on April 15, 2012. This 11-week program is designed for current law enforcement officers who would like to become Kentucky State Troopers. Applicants must have three years of Kentucky Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement experience by March 1, 2012.

All application materials must be completed and returned to the nearest Kentucky State Police post by October 31, 2011. Application materials must include a recommendation from a Kentucky State Trooper and a KSP Post Commander.

A dedicated webpage for this process has been created at the Kentucky State Police Website, www.kentuckystatepolice.org. In order to get to the site, go to “Career Opportunities”, then to “Accelerated Class April 2012”. You will find that page has the content needed for applicants to navigate through the process. In addition, there is a link to download “FAQ” – Frequently Asked Questions.

If more information is needed after visiting the website, applicants can call toll-free 1-866-360-3165 during office hours from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or leave a message any other time.