Berea Police Department

09/03/2026

Citizens Police Academy 2026 is about to begin and it’s not too late to sign up!! More info below 👇

🚔 There are only a few more days left to sign up for the 2026 Madison County Citizens' Police Academy!

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in law enforcement? This is your chance to go behind the badge.
The Madison County Citizens' Police Academy is a FREE 11-week program that gives community members an inside look at modern policing through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and instruction from local law enforcement professionals.

👮 You'll experience:
• Drive a police vehicle on the DOCJT skills course
• Fi****ms simulation training
• Crime scene investigation
• DUI enforcement & accident reconstruction
• K9 demonstrations
• Defensive tactics
• Dispatch operations
• Traffic stops
• Courtroom procedures
• Tours of the Department of Criminal Justice Training and Madison County Detention Center
…and much more!

📅 Academy Dates:
Mondays, September 14 – November 23, 2026

🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.

✅ Who can apply?
Anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in Madison County.

🤝 Meet professionals from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond Police Department, Berea Police Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State Police Post 7, EKU Police Department, Madison County 911, Madison County Coroner's Office and Madison County Detention Center.

⚠️ Only 30 participants will be selected! Applications are due September 8, 2026, and all applicants must pass a background check.

📋 Apply today using the link below and discover what it truly means to serve and protect your community.

LINK: https://www.docjt.ky.gov/citizens-police-academy

08/19/2026

Hey everyone, please see the transportation cabinet post below related to some roadway construction planned for Big Hill Road (KY 21) beginning on August 21, and possibly lasting several months.

If you must travel this route, please be safe and courteous to construction crew, and be mindful of possible delays.

Thanks, folks!

08/12/2026

We would like you all to join us in welcoming Jason Slone as the new School Resource Officer for Berea Independent Schools! SRO Slone has extensive experience in law enforcement that includes being a former Sergeant at the Berea Police Department and most recently as a School Resource Officer for Jackson County Schools. We are happy to welcome SRO Slone back to the Berea Police Department and we look forward to seeing the positive relationships he builds at Berea Community School.

(Pictured: Swearing in of SRO Jason Slone, right, by Mayor Bruce Fraley, left.)

08/12/2026

🚨 SCHOOL IS BACK! 🚨

As a new school year gets underway, we’ll be assisting the Madison County School Police with traffic control around our schools. There will be increased traffic on Walnut Meadow Road, Glades Road, Rash Road, Old US 25, KY1016, and Oakwood Drive.

Please plan ahead, slow down, stay alert, and watch for children, school buses, and pedestrians. A few extra minutes of patience can make a big difference in keeping our students, families, and school staff safe.

Let’s start the school year off safely!

08/08/2026

**UPDATE @ 10:38pm**
Roadway is now open.

Richmond Road in the area of Church on the Rock is currently closed due to an injury collision until further notice, updates will be posted once available.

07/30/2026

Join in for an evening of connection, conversation, and community support for adults 55+ and families. Thursday, August 6th at the Russel Acton Folk Center 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403

07/28/2026

The One-Stop is now set up in Berea on Mondays and Fridays!

07/22/2026

If you are interested in a career serving the Madison County community as a 911 Telecommunicator please see the active job posting.

Work with purpose. Madison County 911 is hiring.

Applicants should be able to communicate clearly, manage multiple responsibilities, and remain calm during emergency situations.

🎧911 Telecommunicator Recruit
No previous experience is required. Completion of the required DOCJT Telecommunications Training Academy is required during the first year of employment.

🎧Part-Time 911 Telecommunicator
Applicants must hold the required DOCJT telecommunicator certification.

Join our team to ensure the RIGHT RESPONDER reaches the RIGHT LOCATION at the RIGHT TIME, keeping our community safe and supporting public safety heroes.

📱Learn more and apply:
madisoncountyky.gov/jobs

07/20/2026

Hey folks! We are hiring retired officers for the School Resource Officer position at Berea Community School. The pay for the position has just been increased to $35/hr.

Come start a new career as the SRO for the Berea Pirates! Applications can be found at bereaky.gov. If you have questions, please email Chief Hays at [email protected]

We hope to hear from you soon!

07/13/2026

Calling all Camp parents!! Remember the Bridging the Gap First Responders Camp 2026 begins tomorrow July 13th, we’ll see you between 7:30am and 8am. Breakfast is provided!!

Any questions can be emailed to Officer Bradley at [email protected].