Louisville Reorganizes Police Department Amid Budget Cuts

The Louisville Metro Police Department has announced that it will merge several of its existing divisions in an effort to make the agency "leaner and more focused."
The Louisville Metro Police Department has announced that it will merge several of its existing divisions in an effort to make the agency "leaner and more focused."
Deputy Chris Hulsey with the Meade County Sheriff's Office suffered a fatal heart attack following a physical struggle with a suspect.
The chief of police for the Louisville (KY) Police Department has apologized for comments he made last week that drew widespread criticism.
An officer with the Louisville Metro Police was injured Thursday when a suspect's vehicle struck his patrol car.
A deputy with the Scott County Sheriff's Office who was shot and paralyzed during a joint operation with the Georgetown Police Department is suing the department, claiming that the officer who shot him had only completed basic special response training one month prior to the incident.
An officer with the Scottsville (KY) Police Department saved the life of a 19-month-old child last week by performing CPR.
An officer with the Nicholasville (KY) Police Department reportedly shot and killed an armed man at a domestic disturbance call Wednesday night.
When the deputy arrived, “he located the suspect outside the residence,” State Police Trooper Lloyd Cochran said. He said the suspect pulled a gun and fired, hitting the deputy at least once.
An officer with the Lexington (KY) Police Department suffered significant injuries after being stabbed by a hospital patient on Sunday morning.
The University of Kentucky Police Department recently welcomed into its ranks a new K-9 trained to help victims, witnesses, and responding officers deal with trauma.