John Dowdy
314 Hunter Trace Drive, Ewing
Summary
Accomplished and decorated leader with 28 years in operational command, strategic planning, and inter-agency coordination. Proven ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams in dynamic environments with data-driven decision-making and mission-critical execution. Passionate about leadership development, ethics, and emerging technologies in safety and governance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Post 8 Commander
Kentucky State Police
Morehead
09.2021 - 10.2025
D.E.S.I. East Branch Commander
Kentucky State Police
Lexington
09.2019 - 09.2021
Internal Affairs Branch Commander
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
08.2017 - 09.2019
Post 8 Operations Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
10.2010 - 08.2017
Post 8 Investigative Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
Morehead
10.2008 - 10.2010
Internal Affairs Investigator
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
10.2006 - 10.2008
Post 1 Investigative Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
Mayfield
08.2006 - 10.2006
Post 12 Administrative Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
08.2005 - 08.2006
Post 12 Squad Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
09.2004 - 08.2005
Post 2 Squad Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
Madisonville
06.2004 - 09.2004
Trooper
Kentucky State Police
Morehead
06.1998 - 06.2004
Education
State Trooper -
Kentucky State Police Academy
Frankfort, KY06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology/Minor Criminology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-1996
High School Diploma -
Rowan County Senior High School
Morehead, KY05-1992
Skills
- Incident command
- Policy compliance and discipline
- High profile security details
- Resource management
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Defensive Tactics
- School Safety
- Patrol operations
- Traffic enforcement & RADAR/LIDAR
- Firearms & defensive driving
- First Aid/CPR
- Criminal investigation
- Crisis response
- Report writing & documentation
- Community engagement
- Operational and Tactile Expertise
- Decision-making under pressure
- Planning & policy development
Accomplishments
- KSP Citation for Meritorious Service with “V” Device for Valor (2015)
Community Involvement
- Fleming County High School Girls Varsity Golf Coach (2023-Present)
- Fleming County Schools Substitute Teacher (Spring Semester 2026)
- Alive at 25 Instructor (2017-Present)
- Simons Middle School Baseball Coach (2021-Present)
- Simons Middle School Basketball Coach (2023-2026)
- Fleming County Junior Pro Basketball Director (2019-2022)
- Youth Travel Baseball Coach (2017-Present)
Timeline
Post 8 Commander
Kentucky State Police
09.2021 - 10.2025
D.E.S.I. East Branch Commander
Kentucky State Police
09.2019 - 09.2021
Internal Affairs Branch Commander
Kentucky State Police
08.2017 - 09.2019
Post 8 Operations Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
10.2010 - 08.2017
Post 8 Investigative Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
10.2008 - 10.2010
Internal Affairs Investigator
Kentucky State Police
10.2006 - 10.2008
Post 1 Investigative Lieutenant
Kentucky State Police
08.2006 - 10.2006
Post 12 Administrative Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
08.2005 - 08.2006
Post 12 Squad Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
09.2004 - 08.2005
Post 2 Squad Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
06.2004 - 09.2004
Trooper
Kentucky State Police
06.1998 - 06.2004
State Trooper -
Kentucky State Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology/Minor Criminology
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Rowan County Senior High School