The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division of Police has a long history of providing quality police services to the residents of Lexington-Fayette County.

The Division of Police is committed to keeping the level of crime in Lexington at historically low rates. One measure of crime in a community is the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Part I Crime Rate. I plan to continue the trend in reducing Part I crime in Lexington. Additional information about crime statistics is available on the Division's own site.

Our site will give you information about measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.

Ronnie Bastin, Chief of Police
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A quick look at the Division

When Lexington was incorporated as a town on December 7, 1831, it was given certain police powers by the Acts of the General Assembly. The first policemen were called watchmen. Since that time Lexington has maintained a police force.

As Lexington has grown and changed, so has it's law enforcement agency. In 1974, Lexington and Fayette County merged their governments, making it the one of two Urban County Governments in the state and Kentucky's second largest city. Merger resulted in the development of the present day Lexington Division of Police.

The Division of Police currently has authorized 540 sworn personnel and more than 230 civilian personnel to serve a population of approximately 270,000. More than 550 vehicles are included in the Division's fleet to patrol the 284 square miles of jurisdiction. The majority of these vehicles are a part of the Home Fleet Plan which gives officers take-home privilege.

The budget for the Division of Police is now in excess of $49 million annually. The Division has benefited from many equipment improvements and enhancements such as a Mobile Crime Lab, Mobile Command Post, and the Enhanced 911 phone system. . In recent years, the sector system was implemented to enhance the quality and responsiveness of police services throughout the community.