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January 13, 2012

KSP cadet testing date announced

The final testing date for the next cadet class has been announced by Kentucky State Police.

Interested applicants must have all necessary materials completed and returned to the KSP Recruitment Branch at KSP headquarters located at 919 Versailles Road by Jan. 20. The final testing date for its next cadet class at 9 a.m. Jan. 28. The next cadet class is scheduled to begin in the fall.

Interested applicants should visit the KSP website at www.kentuckystatepolice.org and click on the Career Opportunities, Recruitment Home and How to Become a Kentucky State Trooper links.

Information at the site includes an outline of the application process, a list of minimum requirements and disqualifications, a downloadable application form with a list of supporting documents required and a downloadable study guide for the written test.

More information is available at the website or by calling (866) 360-3165 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Volunteers needed to speak for abused, neglected children

CASA at Woodlawn has an urgent need for more volunteer advocates. Volunteers can positively impact the lives of abused and neglected children by serving as court-appointed advocates.

CASA at Woodlawn is now hosting Volunteer Advocate Training using a mixed online/in-class format. Volunteers can complete the online training at their own pace in their own homes and join other volunteers for three in-class sessions in January. Orientation for January’s session will take place 6 p.m. Jan. 24.

Once trained, CASA at Woodlawn volunteers are appointed by Bruce Petrie, Family Court judge for the 50th Judicial Circuit. They speak for the best interests of children in Boyle and Mercer counties who are brought before the court for reasons of abuse, neglect, or dependency.

The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, doctors and others involved in the child’s background who might have facts about the case. The volunteer reviews all court facts and documents pertaining to the case. He or she then is expected to submit formal reports to Petrie at every scheduled hearing.

For more information about becoming a CASA, visit www.casaatwoodlawn.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Johnson at (859) 936-3546.

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