Core Values
HONOR | COURAGE | COMMITMENT
KSP Code of Ethics
Kentucky State Police sworn officers shall adhere to and abide by the following: “As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice.“
“I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of the agency. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or is confided to me in my official capacity shall be kept secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of duty.“
“I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.“
“I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession: law enforcement.“
KSP Vision Statement
The Kentucky State Police strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence utilizing training, experience, and technology to advance public safety for citizens and remain a premier leader in law enforcement.
KSP Mission Statement
The Kentucky State Police promotes public safety with honor, courage, and commitment utilizing partnerships to:
1) Prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime;
2) Enhance highway safety through education and enforcement;
3) Protect and safeguard individual rights; and
4) Provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.
KSP Goals
GOAL 1: OPERATIONS
Deliver results oriented education, enforcement, investigations, and partnerships to the individuals of the Commonwealth through state-wide public safety services.
GOAL 2: RECRUITMENT
Attract qualified, diverse, and motivated applicants for all KSP job openings.
GOAL 3: ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING
Research, develop, and improve agency business processes.
GOAL 4: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION
Cultivate, motivate, and retain a highly skilled workforce.
GOAL 5: REORGANIZATION AND FUTURE GROWTH
Develop the organizational structure and resources to support future growth of public safety services.
GOAL 6: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Enhance services through effective resource management and improved operations.