Kentucky State Police
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- HoursOPEN NOW
- Regular Hours:
Mon - Sun - Phones:
Main - 270-856-3721
Fax - 502-564-3361
Extra - 270-856-4879
- Address:
- 8366 State Route 45 N Hickory, KY 42051
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- Police Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies-Government, State Government
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Parking: Lot, Free
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
General Info
Established in 1948 by the act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky State Police is a full-service statewide law enforcement agency. It promotes public safety, identifies and solves criminal cases and safeguards citizens rights. The agency operates a police academy that serves as a comprehensive center for police training. Kentucky State Police maintains a Special Response Team (SRT) that deals with high-risk and dangerous situations, including high-risk warrant arrests and explosive devices, as well as heavily armed criminals and barricaded persons. It also has a K-9 unit that handles issues related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for persons, buildings and evidence. Kentucky State Police operates a station in Hickory, Ky.