Sheriff Bobby Jones recognizes Crimes against Children Detective Jay Picard for receiving recognition from the Children’s Advocacy Center as a “Legendary Partner”. 

Each year, the 15 regional Children's Advocacy Centers across the state of Kentucky nominate someone in each of their regions as their Legendary Partner.  This person is recognized at a statewide event at the Capitol for their dedication and service in working with child victims of abuse. 

The Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center staff vote on and select one community partner who has stood out as going above and beyond in support of the Children's Advocacy Center's mission and in their services to the community. 

This year, Detective Jay Picard, with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office’s Criminal Investigation Division, was selected.  

In the Children’s Advocacy Center’s recognition, they stated, “Detective Jay Picard goes above and beyond to serve his community and the Children’s Advocacy Center.  He and his wife were among our biggest supporters when we established an alternative location in Pulaski County to better serve the children in that area.  His dedication and commitment to the children of our community shows every time he walks through the door.  He has a heart and passion for the work that he does.  He is a huge advocate for the kids, and they are always excited to see him.  Detective Picard truly is “legendary”, and we could not be more grateful and honored to have him as our 2025 Legendary Partner.”

Detective Picard has been with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office since May of 2021 and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division in October of 2023.  

Sheriff Jones stated that “Detective Jay Picard is truly an asset to the overall mission of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and has done an outstanding job in his role as a Detective with the Criminal Investigation Division, especially in the area of investigating crimes perpetrated against children, our most vulnerable citizens”.  

On March 25, 2025, Detective Jay Picard received recognition from Attorney General Russell Coleman in a special presentation ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, surrounded by family, friends, and coworkers.  

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