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Frequently Asked Questions
This page features a number of common frequently asked questions we receive at
the Kentucky State Police. If you have a question and cannot find the
answer to it on this page, please feel free to contact us for the answer by
clicking here.
 What should I do if I have misplaced a traffic citation?
Does
the Kentucky State Police have a "ride along" program?
Where
can I obtain information regarding Kentucky road conditions?
Can
I have a background check performed on myself?
How
can I report suspected criminal or traffic information?
How
can I find out which KSP Post serves my county?
How
can I obtain a copy of an accident report?
How
can I find out if a convicted sex offender lives in my neighborhood?
How
can I obtain an application to become a Kentucky State Trooper?
What
are the minimum requirements to be a Kentucky State Trooper?
When/where
is the next test for becoming a Kentucky State Trooper?
I
have questions about the CCDW license. Can you answer them?
What should I do
when stopped by the police?
How do I add/remove my phone number from the KY SOR Alert Line?
Misplaced traffic citation:
The Kentucky State Police does not maintain a database on traffic citations
issued. In order to located the information, you may attempt either of the
following two alternatives:
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If you know the county you were in when you received the traffic citation,
you may contact the Circuit Clerk of the county for further information
regarding your traffic citation; or
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If you are unsure of the county, you must contact the Administrative
Office of the Court. They may be contacted during business hours at
502-573-2350
 Ride-along program:
No. The Kentucky State Police does not have a ride along program.
Road conditions:
The quickest method for learning the current Kentucky road conditions is to
dial 511 within Kentucky. Outside of Kentucky, dial 1-800-4 KY ROAD or 1-800-459-7623. You can also visit
the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Kentucky Road Report website by
clicking here.
Background Checks:
The Kentucky State Police Records Branch, Name Search Section,
conducts background checks for employment, licensing, and other similar
purposes, as authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
To obtain information on how to conduct a background check,
and to receive Background Check Release Authorization Forms, please contact
the Kentucky State Police Name Search Section at 502-227-8700. Business hours
are M-F 8-4:30 EST.
There is a $10.00 fee charged for each background check, and
they must be submitted in person, or by mail. No electronic transmissions or
faxes are accepted for this service.
Reporting Criminal/Traffic Violation Activity:
If you have information regarding criminal or traffic activity that is of
a NON-EMERGENCY nature, please contact your local Kentucky State Police Post.
If you have information regarding criminal or traffic activity
that is of an EMERGENCY nature, please call our toll free hotline at
1-800-222-5555, your local police and/or sheriff's department, or 911.
The KSP Post that Serves You:
Click here to locate the nearest KSP Post or the post that
serves your home county.
How to Obtain a Traffic Accident Report:
To obtain a copy of a traffic collision report a person needs to contact
the Investigating Agency. Each agency has a different dissemination procedure.
The Kentucky State Police procedure is:
An authorized person may obtain a copy of their collision
report in person from the post or make a written request by mail to the post,
which worked the collision, in 3 to 5 business days of the occurrence.
The cost of the report is 10 cents per page.
Persons authorized to receive copies of a Collision Report per KRS. 189.635
include:
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Involved Person
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Parents of Involved Juveniles
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Insurance companies of Involved Persons
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Attorneys of Involved Persons
Learn if convicted sexual offenders live in neighborhood:
Simply click here to search the SOR database.
You can also register for active notification of sex offender movements.
Click here for more details on active notification.
Obtaining a Trooper Application:
Applications can be requested via mail,
downloaded at this website, or picked up at any
of the 16 Kentucky State Police posts.
Click here to visit our careers page
for more information.
Minimum Requirements to be a Kentucky State Trooper:
Must be at least 21, a US Citizen, posses a high school diploma or GED.
You MUST have ONE of the following: 60 hours from an ACCREDITED college or; 2 years ACTIVE duty military or;
2 years FULL TIME SWORN law enforcement experience.
Click here to visit our careers page
for more information.
Testing Date/Location:
The testing dates and locations will be posted on the web
site when they are scheduled.
They are also attached to the application if they have been
scheduled.
If there are no dates scheduled applicants will be notified
by mail IF they have an application on file.
Click here to visit our careers page
for more information.
CCDW Questions:
Visit our CCDW information page to
learn more about the program and for CCDW Frequently
Asked Questions.
What to do when stopped by the police:
Take the following steps to make a traffic stop less stressful
for both you and the police officer.
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Pull the vehicle off the road.
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Remain calm. Do not be argumentative.
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Remain in the vehicle unless ordered out.
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Turn off your engine, headlights, radio and cellular phone.
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Turn on your flasher lights.
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Keep both hands on the steering wheel (10 and 2 position).
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Roll down the driver's side window.
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Comply with the officer's requests.
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Tell the officer what you want to do before doing anything.
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Tell the officer where your license and registration are before
retrieving them.
How do I add/remove my phone number from
the Kentucky Sex Offender Alert Line?
Simply call
866-564-5652 (toll free) and asked to be added or removed from the Alert Line
Registry. Your request will be processed immediately.
For more information on the Kentucky Sex Offender Alert Line,
click here.
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Join the Thin Gray Line.
Visit our careers page for more information by
clicking here.
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