The president of Lexington’s Fraternal Order of Police says city leaders aren’t serious about addressing understaffing issues in the department. Sergeant Jeremy Russell said they’re 128 sworn officers short, with at least eight more leaving by the end of the year. He said Lexington police have the third-lowest starting salary among city law enforcement units.
“If you're a new young person moving to Lexington are interested in law enforcement. Why in the world would you choose Lexington Police Department over the sheriff’s department or UK PD?”
