The Elsmere City Council authorized the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the newly created Northern Kentucky Special Weapons and Tactics unit at their meeting on the evening of March 10.
The council approved a municipal order that authorizes the city to partner in creating a specialized regional unit to respond to situations beyond the capabilities of local law enforcement and medical services.
Municipal Order 8-2026 replaces the city’s previous 2013 agreement and 2018 amendment. One Elsmere Police Department officer has been designated a member of the multi-jurisdictional unit as needed, according to Police Chief Russell Wood.
Several Northern Kentucky cities have recently joined or updated their interlocal agreement with the SWAT unit, including Alexandria and Southgate.