CORRECTION: The original version of this brief misstated Samantha Perkins’ age. The relevant lines have been edited. We apologize for this error. –LINK nky editorial, June 21, 2024
The Elsmere Police Department has issued a statement on the hiring of Tyler Brockman, a former Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy, whose actions as a police officer in the past led to backlash among some of the community.
The department announced Brockman’s hiring on June 17. In 2014, while employed with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Brockman shot and killed teenager Samantha Ramsey as she attempted to drive away from him at a field party.
According to the statement, the department said Brockman was “fully vetted through the department’s normal hiring process, including a complete background check and a stringent review of his personnel file.”
Elsmere PD continued, stating that they are aware of the 2014 incident and that “the incident was thoroughly investigated, and a Boone County grand jury declined to issue an indictment after being presented evidence by a special prosecutor. He has continued to work in law enforcement over the past decade.”
A full transcript of the statement is below.
Former Boone County Deputy Sheriff and Villa Hills Police Sergeant Tyler Brockman has been hired as a officer with the Elsmere Police Department.
Officer Brockman was fully vetted through the department’s normal hiring process, including a complete background check and a stringent review of his personnel file.
The city is aware of Officer Brockman’s involvement in 2014 incident involving the death of Samantha Ramsey, a tragic event. The incident was thoroughly investigated and a Boone County grand jury declined to issue an indictment after being presented evidence by a special prosecutor. He has continued to work in law enforcement over the past decade.
Officer Brockman is an experienced and highly-trained officer who is certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice. He is dedicated to protecting the community, serving the public and will be an asset to the Elsmere Police Department and the City of Elsmere.
The city will have no additional comment at this time.