Thursday, May 06, 2010
KSP Trooper Of The Year
KENTUCKY...
A 27-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been named 2009 Trooper of the Year. Kenneth Russell is assigned to the state police post in Frankfort. His post commander, Capt. Mike Crawford, says Russell has balanced his traffic responsibilities with success in criminal investigations. Russell issued 1,923 citations during the past year, including 1,668 for speeding. He opened 23 criminal cases resulting in 81 arrests. State police say 16 of the arrests were fugitives from justice he encountered during traffic stops. He also recovered 12 stolen vehicles. Meanwhile, Michael Simpson was named the 2009 Officer of the Year for the KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. Simpson is a six-year veteran of the division and serves in a region based in Georgetown.
A 27-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been named 2009 Trooper of the Year. Kenneth Russell is assigned to the state police post in Frankfort. His post commander, Capt. Mike Crawford, says Russell has balanced his traffic responsibilities with success in criminal investigations. Russell issued 1,923 citations during the past year, including 1,668 for speeding. He opened 23 criminal cases resulting in 81 arrests. State police say 16 of the arrests were fugitives from justice he encountered during traffic stops. He also recovered 12 stolen vehicles. Meanwhile, Michael Simpson was named the 2009 Officer of the Year for the KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. Simpson is a six-year veteran of the division and serves in a region based in Georgetown.
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