Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that the Ludlow Police Department has not had Tasers since 2006. The department has not had Tasers since 2020. Ludlow could be bringing Tasers back to the police department for the first time since 2020, according to Captain Greg Eastham. The city’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year […]
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Elsmere approves use of opioid abatement funds
The Elsmere City Council approved the use of opioid abatement funds for the police department at their Nov. 4 caucus meeting. The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Fiscal Court, which makes use of funds from the National Opioids Settlement for the intervention, treatment and […]
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Bulletproof vest donation helps keep Florence K9 ‘family’ safe
Florence has four police dogs, or K9Ss. One of them, a German shepherd named Ajax, recently received a protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that provides bullet- and stab-resistant vests to law enforcement agencies with K9 units nationwide. Ajax is 5 years old. Originally from Slovakia, […]
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Brief road closures coming to Hebron on Sunday due to utility work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office is notifying drivers of a series of brief closures on North Bend Road between Coral Drive and Overlook Drive in Hebron. Duke Energy will be installing new utility wiring across the road. The closures will take place on Sunday, July 14. There will be four, 15-minute closures on […]
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Fort Wright police take ‘multi-tiered’ approach to increased traffic violations
There are many things contributing to traffic issues in Fort Wright, said Police Chief Ed Butler, but he told LINK nky that he suspects an increase in population and COVID comparison to be the culprits. “Without directly looking at the data, my gut says [Fort Wright] is the main artery for people south of the […]
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Florence police No Shave November fundraiser yields $2,608
The Florence Police Department’s No Shave November fundraiser resulted in a $2,608 donation to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Division of Oncology. The department allowed officers to wear a beard at work during the month of November to raise funds for the cancer center, with each participating officer donating at least $25 to the cause. The […]
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Florence officer completes basic training
Florence Police Department officer Austin Dupree recently completed basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training facility, the Florence Police Department said. Dupree completed a 20-week, 800-hour course of recruit-level instruction as a member of Class 541 and received physical fitness achievement recognition while in the academy. Dupree is slated to begin the […]
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Florence Police Department welcomes new recruit officer
Cobi Allgeier is the Florence Police Department’s newest recruit officer. Allgeier is a Cooper High School graduate, previously served as a deputy jailer at the Boone County Jail, and will begin instruction at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training facility on Sept. 3, according to the Florence Police Department. Allgeier was administered the oath […]
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Florence police participating in national traffic campaign
The Florence Police Department is participating in the impaired driving national enforcement campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” through Sept. 4., officials said. The department said in a Facebook post that while patrol units regularly look for traffic violations, additional police officers will be on the roadways seeking impaired or buzzed drivers. The “Drive […]
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Op-ed: Statement on behalf of Kentucky Press Association in opposition to HB 207
Written by KPA general counsel Jon Fleischaker and Michael Abate. The Kentucky Press Association is opposed to HB 207 as currently drafted. The bill will allow local police departments across the Commonwealth to create “wellness programs” and “early intervention systems” that will provide officers valuable mental health services and attempt to “identify and address potentially […]