Ken Palmer

Kenneth “Ken” Palmer has been with PTI since April of 2004. Ken’s primary areas of training is Control Tactics, O.C. Spray and Taser.


Ken served 8 years active duty in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, Ken continued public service when he was hired by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police in 1998. He dedicated 22 years to the Sheriff’s Department and citizens of Livingston County before retiring in 2020. During his service, Ken held various roles, including Patrol Sergeant, Field Training Officer, Supervisor of the Field Training program, Emergency Response Unit member and team leader. He was an original member of the County-wide Pro-Active Unit and supervised the unit. Additionally, Ken was a member of the Department's training staff, teaching Control Tactics, Firearms, O.C. Spray, Taser, and Reality Based Training.


When asked why he chose to apply at PTI, Ken said “PTI is one of the oldest and most recognized academies in Illinois and has lead the way in police training for many years. Maybe my opinion is biased as a graduate of PTI, but I can’t think of a better place to teach. I enjoy being part of the development and growth of new officers and enjoy preparing them for safe and professional careers.”