On November 6, 2025, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) promoted 64 troopers and officers during a ceremony in Frankfort. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman led the event.
The promotions included two majors, 11 captains, 20 lieutenants, and 31 sergeants from across the state. Trooper Ridge Porter was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Post 16 in Henderson. Captain Brenton Ford, Commander of Post 16, congratulated Sergeant Porter on his new role…