 Kentucky State Police Post 9 welcomed two new troopers on their first day of the job. Monday we spoke with trooper Michael Coleman about their new recruits. So we've got two new troopers who just arrived at Post 9 today. These guys were already prior police officers so they attended the accelerated class of the Kentucky State Police Training Academy. This year we did a traditional class and accelerated class together. So the traditional guys, they do a 23-week academy. The accelerated guys since they were already previous certified law enforcement officers they'll actually come out and do a 12-week, they did a 12-week academy. So we're real excited to have them here. This gives us the opportunity to go ahead and have them start their field training program. They'll be trained and out on their own by time the traditional guys come out when they graduate. So like I said these guys did the 12-week, they'll come out and they'll get started but they'll actually go back I think at the end of March and they'll graduate with the traditional guys to walk across the stage. In 2012 Eastern Kentucky was devastated by tornadoes. Within days people in Western Kentucky stepped up to help the people of our region. Pikeville Medical Center is a Christian organization committed to helping others and that includes our neighbors in Western Kentucky. Our commitment goes far beyond those who come to our hospital for treatment. That sentiment is echoed from all of us at Double Quick. The need is great right now in Western Kentucky and we know the people of Eastern Kentucky are ready and willing to help. During the season I'm giving please consider donating to those who have found themselves with nothing just days before Christmas. In-person donations can be made to all Pikeville Medical Center facilities and the register at all Double Quick locations. To donate online go to www.givetopmc.org. According to Coleman, manpower among troopers has been down for some time and that having two more troopers on the road is a great addition. Troopers Nick Taylor and Joseph Sloan are enthusiastic to begin their careers. It's something I think was going to come. A lot of people say that just flew by this really didn't fly by but I'm just happy to be here today and this is what I've been working for or something like they say on everything and nothing's ever given or only earned. I'm just looking forward to being a part of this agency and furthering the reputation from the agency to the public in a positive light. I'm building the report that I had with the people in the city just furthering that out into the county. I'm just excited to serve the citizens of Kentucky any way I can just be back out there and do whatever I can for them. For Mountain Top News, I'm Joel Horjol.