Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Department of Criminal Justice Training Facility

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Wednesday for the new Department of Criminal Justice training facility to be located in Madisonville.

WPKY reported the $50 million dollar facility will be located on Bean Cemetary Road.  A number of state and local officials were on hand for the ceremony.

DOCJT deputy commissioner Brian Bowling said establishing the facility in Madisonville was a “no-brainer” for Team Kentucky.  He said the facility will provide a vital need that will ultimately benefit public safety in local communities.

The new facility will establish a permanent presence for law enforcement training in Western Kentucky. Once completed, it will create 20 full-time jobs with an average salary of about $60,000 a year.

story/photo:  WPKY