General Info

Established in 1948, Kentucky State Police is a law enforcement agency. It operates through administrative, operations and technical services divisions. The operations division directs the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws and investigates all reported complaints and criminal law violations. The division is also responsible for administration and monitoring of agency funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kentucky State Police is responsible for directing the investigations of illegal drug trafficking and organized crimes, and white-collar, electronic and governmental incidents; coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of related intelligence; and maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels. The department maintains an office in Pikeville, Ky.