Governor Andy Beshear joined members of the Cash family, Kentucky law enforcement, and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Monday to officially open a new law enforcement training facility named in honor of Chief Deputy Jody Cash.
Cash lost his life in the line of duty on May 16, 2022, in Marshall County, while serving with the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office.
“Today we remember Chief Deputy Jody Cash and honor his legacy by dedicating this new training facility,” Gov. Beshear said. “My family and I are praying for the safety of every recruit and officer who passes through these doors.”
The administration broke ground on the Jody Cash Multipurpose Training Facility in July 2023. The 42,794-square-foot building features a 50-yard, 30-lane firing range designed to deliver intensive, specialized training to law enforcement across Kentucky.
“This state-of-the-art facility will provide recruits and students the advanced skills they need to face evolving challenges,” said DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse.
Wayne Cash, Jody’s father, shared memories of his son and expressed hope that officers trained there would work safely and return home each day.
Deputy Cash was a graduate of DOCJT Basic Training Class 278 and valedictorian of Kentucky State Police (KSP) Academy Class 89. Over his 22-year career, he served with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Murray State University Police, and KSP, where he retired as a sergeant before joining the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office.
He also mentored fellow officers through DOCJT’s Post-Critical Incident Seminar, offering support after traumatic events.
