STEPHEN KYLES
Lexington
Summary
Police Sergeant with over 13 years of experience in leading law enforcement teams, evidence management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and coordinating with other agencies. Experience as a detective in cases ranging from fraud to homicides securing multiple convictions in major cases. Proficient in conducting thorough investigations, supervision, and coordinating with various agencies to enhance public safety. POPS Certified and Academy of Police Supervision graduate, showcasing a commitment to professional development and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigations Manager
Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control
Frankfort, Ky
04.2026 - Current
- Directly supervises the work of all Investigator Supervisors within the Division of Enforcement. Including but not limited to conducting evaluations and inspections of all sworn personnel, making recommendations and providing guidance when needed to ensure best practices are being followed by all Division personnel.
- Monitors, reviews and corrects administrative and criminal reports submitted by supervisors and investigators. Reviews and approves affidavits, board orders, purchase requests, memorandums and other documents to ensure accuracy and accountability within the Division of Enforcement. Communicates expectations of tasks to be completed while ensuring deadlines are being met.
- Assists in enforcing Department and Division rules, regulations, and procedures. Makes recommendations of Division processes as needed and assists in conducting internal investigations involving complaints regarding Department personnel.
- Oversees and manages the most complex and sensitive investigations involving violations of Kentucky's alcohol laws. Provides guidance to investigators to ensure a professional work product and positive image to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
POLICE SERGEANT
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort
12.2019 - 03.2026
- Supervises and directs other police officers/investigators, ensuring they perform duties effectively and comply with policies. Responsibilities include training and evaluating personnel, insuring assigned personnel fleet and vehicles are properly maintained/issued (fleet manager for assigned staff), coordinating patrols, conducting investigations, preparing reports, approving reports and documents drafted by assigned personnel, and maintaining community relations. Sergeants are also responsible for managing equipment to include weapons, vehicles, and other high value property, maintaining discipline, and acting as a liaison between officers and higher leadership. Sergeants draft, review, and assist with all search warrants completed by personnel. Sergeants complete threat matrix's, operation plans, and ensure legal compliance with all search warrants completed.
- Investigate cases and supervise follow up on cases for assigned staff. Ensure compliance with city ordinances, including alcoholic beverage ordinances/laws and administrative regulations such as Kentucky Administrative Regulations and applicable tobacco and alcohol laws.
- Assist with evidence entry and training in evidence submission procedures utilizing management software such as BEAST. Also ensure compliance with evidence management by completing yearly checks on evidence submitted for assigned personnel. Sergeants ensure funds seized under asset forfeiture are properly entered and documented.
- Sergeants are responsible with coordinating assigned staff to work alongside other agencies to include but not limited too Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control, Federal enforcement agencies, and other local law enforcement agencies. In addition, ensures proper management of personnel working grant funded details and ensures time cards are properly coded. While serving as a sergeant, I have assisted with coordinating and managing grants utilized with personnel. These details are funded by both state and federal grants that require proper documentation to be utilized by personnel.
POLICE DETECTIVE
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Responds to crime scenes to interview victims and witnesses, and to assist in gathering physical evidence; Conducts criminal investigations: interviews victims, witnesses, suspects. Prepares reports, drafts frequent search warrants, takes statements, prepares legal documentation, information, search warrants, etc.; federal and state partner agencies; Assists prosecuting attorneys in the preparation of cases for Grand Jury and trial; Maintains liaison with and assists other agencies such as courts, the District Attorney's Office, Social Services, Medical Examiner's Office, and other state and federal enforcement agencies; Assists police officers, and other law enforcement personnel, in investigating crimes, collecting evidence, and other incidents; Detectives when assisting federal and state partners will frequently have asset forfeiture requiring detectives to properly documents how funds are to be received and transferred.
- Testifies at all hearings, grand and trials regarding investigation results; Conducts surveillance and undercover work; Makes arrests; Attends and conducts advanced training in specialized areas such as homicide, arson, organized crime and sex offenses; Performs background investigations and assists in other investigations as needed or assigned by supervisor. In addition, detectives are responsible for managing evidence collected on cases and coordinating entry from patrol officers. Detectives submit evidence with state lab requests and conduct regular case management with submitted evidence utilizing various evidence management systems. Detectives remain responsible for transporting evidence to applicable courts, testing facilities, and document all chain of custody.
PATROL OFFICER
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Patrols the with the city limits and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance, and arrest violators of the law Enforces traffic laws and provides escorts to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the City
- Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments and enforces ordinances including alcohol beverage ordinances and other administrative city regulations
- Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders
- Testifies in court as required and participates in community-based policing strategies and programs
- Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action
- Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons, property, and city ordinance violations to include alcohol ordinances.
- Submits and conducts regular follow up with evidence collected utilizing various evidence management software such as BEAST. Patrol officers assist with properly handling asset forfeiture and submission of seized funds into evidence. Assists with evidence room when requested and served as evidence tech while in training.
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER
Department of Correction
Lexington
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervises and counsels all assigned probationers, parolees, and other designated clientele. Interviews client to gather information. Maintains dialogue with client. Investigates and verifies information. Advises client of legal rights. Formulates, develops, and monitors plan of supervision for client. Acts as liaison between client and legal and enforcement authorities. Responsible for maintaining assigned fleet vehicles.
- Makes contacts, referrals, and arrangements for client's housing, employment, education, etc. Prepares and maintains detailed client records and reports.
- Provides testimony and evidence in hearings or trials concerning violation of terms of probation or parole. When necessary, arrests and/or transports violators to proper authority. Prepares all necessary documentation requested by courts, central office, or Parole Board for hearings or legal purposes. Prepares and investigates all special assignments such as pardon, commutation of sentence, and out of state requests. Provides all client services as mandated by law, regulation, or policy. Enforces regulations as described in Kentucky Administrative Regulations and maintains evidence of violations utilizing evidence facilities on site. Frequently partnering with other federal and state enforcement agencies to conduct investigations of suspected violations of Kentucky state law and administrative regulations. Assists as needed with applying for grants and other programs to assist in enforcement of Kentucky penal and criminal statutes.
Shift Supervisor (DOC Corrections)
Bluegrass Career Development Center
Richmond
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Shift Supervisor oversees daily operations, enforces rules, ensures a safe environment. Handles administrative tasks including scheduling staff, mediates conflicts, and supports residents in recovery through mentoring and providing resources. Key duties include maintenance, managing finances, documentation, and coordination with treatment providers or parole/probation officers.
- Maintain and conduct regular follow up with evidence collected in site maintained evidence room.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE -
Eastern Kentucky University
RichmondASSOCIATES DEGREE - undefined
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
RichmondDOCJT POPS CERTIFIED - undefined
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Skills
- LEVEL 3 Accident Reconstruction Expert
- Traffic Homicide Investigations Expert
- Criminal Investigation for Patrol Expert
- BEAST EVIDENCE SYSTEM CERTIFIED Expert
Timeline
Investigations Manager
Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control
04.2026 - Current
POLICE SERGEANT
Frankfort Police Department
12.2019 - 03.2026
POLICE DETECTIVE
Frankfort Police Department
01.2018 - 12.2019
PATROL OFFICER
Frankfort Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2018
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER
Department of Correction
01.2013 - 01.2014
Shift Supervisor (DOC Corrections)
Bluegrass Career Development Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
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DOCJT POPS CERTIFIED - undefined
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - undefined
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
BACHELORS DEGREE -
Eastern Kentucky University