{"id":4740,"date":"2018-02-28T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kspinfo.juskspnt.lcl\/?page_id=4740"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:26:28","slug":"angel-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/angel-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mainContent has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- Begin Main Content Block -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angel Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Angel Initiative is a program started by the Kentucky State Police in 2016 with one goal: <br><strong><em>save lives<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Angel Initiative is a proactive approach offering an alternative escape to those battling addiction. Under this initiative, anyone battling addiction can come to any KSP post and get help finding a treatment center. No questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To date, KSP has helped to place <em><strong>281 <\/strong><\/em>individuals who asked for help, in treatment. We will continue to pursue and prosecute those trafficking drugs and feeding the addiction epidemic. If you find yourself needing help to escape the grip of addiction, this program is the help you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Angel Initiative PSA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IbFWpSXmwLM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1H7OmpT98V8OYo4wEwOB3dN8_-9PSkW9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download this video PSA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IT\u2019S NOT SOFT ON CRIME &#8211; IT\u2019S SMART ON CRIME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KSP is not getting soft on crime; we are being smart on crime. The addiction epidemic has affected families across the state. We know that law enforcement cannot arrest its way out of this. Since its inception in 1948, KSP has worked to help the people of Kentucky, and this is one more way it&#8217;s doing just that. By creating the Angel Initiative, we now have a predetermined response with a focused mission to help those battling addiction when they need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KSP will continue with enforcement efforts aimed at individuals who are trafficking opioids. We have strengthened our statewide opioid\/heroin educational program that is being offered in all 16 post areas, and we are in the process of developing a new mobile drug education unit that will travel across the state to schools, community events, and other venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also provided all KSP Troopers and CVE Officers with Narcan training. In 2017, KSP had to administer Narcan 23 times to save lives. At times, more than one dose was needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-copy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-copy-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KSP Angel Initiative changes Morehead woman\u2019s life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Felicia Bowling believes whole-heartedly that she owes her life <br>to the Kentucky State Police for saving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about her struggle, her experience and her results from reaching out to the Angel Initiative program, <br>click below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/news\/hq-10-29-18\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Main Content Block -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- Begin Sidebar Block -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to enroll:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walk in. Ask for help. It\u2019s that easy!&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Just show up at any of our 16 KSP Posts across the Commonwealth. You can call ahead of time to schedule a meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will happen:<\/strong><br>An &#8220;Angel\u201d at the post will meet you and connect you with one of the many treatment centers with health professionals who are experts in helping individuals with drug addictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-Initiative2-300x154.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-Initiative2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-Initiative2-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Angel-Initiative2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Current number of people helped by <br><strong>KSP Angel Initiative: <\/strong>281<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons secondary is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:Danielle.Perkins@ky.gov?subject=Angel Initiative\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons secondary is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Angel-Initiative-Trifold-V2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download <br>Angel Initiative Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-KSP-Angel-Initiative-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download <br>Angel Initiative Rack Card<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/988.ky.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/findhelpnow.org\/ky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FindHelpNowKY.org<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/operationunite.org\/programs\/kyhelp-call-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KY HELP Statewide Call Center (Operation UNITE)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Sidebar Block -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Angel Initiative The Angel Initiative is a program started by the Kentucky State Police in 2016 with one goal: save lives. The Angel Initiative is a proactive approach offering an alternative escape to those battling addiction. Under this initiative, anyone battling addiction can come to any KSP post and get help finding a treatment center. 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