Western Kentucky Judge-Executive Calling For KSP, Correctional Officer Pay Increase

Did you know Kentucky State Police and state correctional officers are the lowest paid out of the seven surrounding states? One Western Kentucky Judge-Executive is campaigning to change that.

According to Lyon County Judge-Executive Wade White, these state employees have not had a pay raise since 2008. State troopers receive the least pay in comparison to the average pay for the seven surrounding border states. Correctional officers have a 67 percent turn-over rate.

White has created a website and video to raise awareness on the issue.

Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has also been a huge proponent of the pay raise.