Bluegrass Beat

By Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training

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Episodes: 35

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The Bluegrass Beat is a monthly podcast delivering the latest topics and critical news affecting law enforcement officers and telecommunicators. Join us as we discuss training, technology, life, leadership and more.

Whether you are on the beat or behind a headset, a new recruit or a veteran of your agency, let us bring you the brightest voices in public safety today.

The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Public Information Office a proud member of Team Kentucky.

Like what you hear? Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.

Music by Digital Music and StackTraxx


Episode Date
A Mother’s Love, A Deputy’s Legacy
May 05, 2026
Stopping Scams: Protecting Kentuckians Through Law Enforcement Partnerships
Apr 01, 2026
Tactical Medicine in Modern Policing
Mar 02, 2026
One Mission, One Commonwealth: Inside Kentucky’s BACKUPPS Program
Feb 03, 2026
Eyes on the Goals
Jan 05, 2026
Saving Lives with Project Heart Restart
Nov 04, 2025
Raising Numbers
Oct 01, 2025
Meet the Marshal
Sep 02, 2025
Partnerships Matter
Jul 02, 2025
Helping Hands
Jun 03, 2025
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Explained
May 01, 2025
Answering the Call: Updates to Public Safety Dispatcher Training
Apr 01, 2025
Full Steam Ahead
Feb 04, 2025
Medical Cannabis: What Law Enforcement Should Know
Jan 02, 2025
Helping Heroes Heal
Dec 02, 2024
Survivor turned M.A.D.D. Regional Executive Director: DUI is a Choice
Nov 01, 2024
Victim-Center Interviewing
Oct 03, 2024
The Making of the Marshal
Sep 03, 2024
A Safer Kentucky Home
Aug 01, 2024
Weathering the Storm
Jul 02, 2024
Survival, Self-Care and Support
Jun 03, 2024
Remembering Heroes: KLEMF Board Chair Discusses Memorial Foundation
May 02, 2024
Seeking Savannah Spurlock Part 2: A Bluegrass Beat Case Study
Apr 03, 2024
Seeking Savannah Spurlock Part 1: A Bluegrass Beat Case Study
Mar 04, 2024
Resilient: Finding the tools to remain mentally fortified as first responders
Feb 06, 2024
No Compromise: Looking Back to Look Forward with Commissioner Nicolai Jilek
Dec 01, 2023
Full Circle with DOCJT Instructor David Gregory
Nov 01, 2023
Professional Standards with John Bizzack
Oct 02, 2023
A Safe Place with State School Security Marshal Ben Wilcox
Sep 05, 2023
The Way It Was
Aug 02, 2023
Half a Century with DOCJT
Jul 05, 2023
Character-Based Leadership with Mike Bosse
Jun 05, 2023
Inclusive Leadership with Michael Bogan
May 01, 2023
Situational Leadership with Ed Lingenfelter
Apr 03, 2023
Introducing the Bluegrass Beat
Feb 27, 2023