Lexington Police wait OK of traffic camera trial, lawmaker eyes state change
Cameras would catch the model of the car and the license plate. If approved, 25 of them would be placed and installed around Fayette County.
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Cameras would catch the model of the car and the license plate. If approved, 25 of them would be placed and installed around Fayette County.
The Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Council has unanimously approved a new contract with the Fraternal Order of Police and the City of Lexington.
Credit Josh James / WUKY Outfitting all sworn officers has taken a little longer than expected, with grant funding delays pushing back the process. But the agency-wide policy is expected to take effect this week. Assistant Chief Eric Lowe said those strapping on the cameras will include administrative staff, detectives, and community services staff. "Up until now, it's been mainly just first responders that had the body worn cameras," Lowe told the Urban County Council in March. The new policy will extend all the way up to and including the chief of police. The change comes just a week after ...
CALCUTTA — Beaver Local has named a full-time athletic director for next school year. The school board voted unanimously during their monthly meeting to appro
LILY NICKEL CALCUTTA — Beaver Local has named a full-time athletic director for next school year. The school board voted unanimously during their monthly meeting to approve the hiring of Robert Beam for next school year. Beam will be replacing Mike McKenzie, who has served as athletic director while being the high school’s assistant principal since 2018. Superintendent Eric Lowe said that having a full-time athletic director will allow for positive change in the district’s athletics. “We’re excited to have him on board, and I think having a full time athletic director will allow us ...