LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police recognized 11 civilian employees for outstanding commitment to public safety on August 6 during the agency's annual Civilian Awards ceremony, according to a statement from Kentucky State Police Post 12.

The honorees received awards including the 2025 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, Forensic Services Support Award and Supervisor of the Year. Among the recipients were six employees from Post 12's area of operations, including Catherine Renay Jenkins and Keith Webster, who received Professional Service Awards.

KSP's 800 civilian employees fill critical roles across the agency, examining forensic evidence in laboratories, administering driver testing exams, providing emergency telecommunications services and supporting cadet and trooper operations. Haley Delph of the Western Forensic Laboratory was named the 2025 Civilian of the Year, recognized for analyzing 1,086 seized drug submissions in 2025 while maintaining quality and safety standards.

"Our civilian employees are the backbone of this agency," KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. said during the ceremony. "While much of their work happens behind the scenes, their dedication, professionalism, and servant hearts strengthen this agency every day and make a lasting impact on public safety."

Burnett, a 28-year KSP veteran, has led the agency since his appointment by Governor Andy Beshear in April 2021. The 2025 awards underscore the agency's commitment to recognizing personnel contributions to statewide law enforcement operations and public safety initiatives across Kentucky's 120 counties.