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  1. Home

  2. Our Department

    1. About Us
      1. Directory
        1. Chief Ericka Shields
      2. Division Maps
      3. Fallen Heroes
        1. Jefferson County Police Department
        2. Louisville Metro Police Department
        3. Louisville Police Department
      4. History
      5. Job Openings
        1. Civilian
        2. Sworn Officers
      6. Mission & Values (PDF)
      7. Open Records
      8. Organizational Chart (PDF)
      9. Strategic Plan (PDF)
    2. Connect With Us
      1. FAQs
      2. Important Phone Numbers
      3. Citizen Feedback
    3. Join LMPD
      1. Citizens Police Academy
        1. The Citizens Police Academy
        2. The Latino Citizens Police Academy
        3. LGBTQ Citizens Academy
      2. Become an Officer
        1. Application & Selection Process
        2. Contact Us
        3. Forms
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. Jobs
        6. Salary & Benefits
          1. Court Pay
          2. Deferred Compensation
          3. Life Insurance
          4. Medical Insurance
          5. Paid Leave
          6. Pre-Tax Premiums
          7. Retirement
          8. Salaries
          9. Tuition Reimbursement
          10. Workers' Compensation
          11. Housing Payment
      3. Volunteer Opportunities
    4. Divisions & Specialty Units
      1. Administrative Services Division
        1. Evidence & Property Unit
        2. Homeland Security
        3. Inspections & Compliance Unit
        4. Property Room
          1. Property Processes
        5. Records Management
        6. Strategic Planning
        7. Technical Services
        8. Vehicle Impoundment Unit
          1. Towed Vehicles
          2. Vehicle Auctions
      2. Community Engagement Unit
        1. Community Policing Unit
      3. Major Crimes Division
        1. Crimes Against Children Unit
        2. Forensic Investigations
        3. Homicide Unit
        4. Robbery/Financial Crimes Unit
        5. Special Victims Unit
        6. Victim Services Unit
      4. Media & Public Relations
      5. Special Investigations Division
      6. Special Operations Division
        1. Air Unit
        2. Bomb Squad
        3. Canine Unit
        4. Dignitary Protection Team
        5. Dive Team
        6. Hazardous Incident Response Team
        7. Honor Guard
        8. Hostage Negotiating Team
        9. Mounted Patrol
        10. Peer Support
        11. River Patrol
        12. Special Response Team
        13. Special Weapons and Tactics Team
        14. Traffic Unit
      7. Training Division
      8. Criminal Interdiction Division
        1. Complaint Response Unit
        2. Focused Intelligence Unit
        3. Major Case Unit
        4. Support Unit
        5. Violent Crime Unit
    5. Patrol Divisions
      1. Downtown Area Patrol
      2. First Division
      3. Second Division
      4. Third Division
      5. Fourth Division
      6. Fifth Division
      7. Sixth Division
      8. Seventh Division
      9. Eighth Division
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  3. Services

    1. Provide Feedback
    2. Community Policing
      1. Citizen Police Academies/Citizen Advisory Councils
      2. Neighborhood Empowerment
      3. Youth Engagement & Mentoring
    3. Community Services
      1. Community Services Division
      2. Take a Hike!
      3. Youth Police Advisory Council
      4. Neighborhood Watch
      5. MetroSWAP
    4. False Alarm Reduction Program
    5. Report an Abandoned / Illegally Parked Car
    6. Report an Accident
    7. Report a Tip / Crime
    8. Report an Incident
    9. Victim Services
      1. Homicide Support Group
      2. Domestic Violence
      3. U Nonimmigrant Status (U visa) Program
      4. VINE Notification
      5. Victim Services Unit
    10. Online Incident Reporting
    11. Identity Theft Brochure
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  4. Education & Events

    1. Department News
    2. Youth Chats with the LMPD
    3. Citizens Police Academies
    4. Safety Information
      1. Active Shooter Preparedness
      2. Crime Prevention Tips
        1. Auto Theft Prevention
          1. Anti-Theft Devices 
          2. Helping Police Recover your Stolen Vehicle 
          3. Personal Safety in your Car 
          4. Prevention Tips
          5. Spotting Stolen Automobiles 
        2. Bicycle Safety Tips
        3. Home Security
          1. Alarms
          2. Dogs
          3. Doors
          4. Fences, Walls, & Gates
          5. Helping the Police Get to Your Home
          6. Identifying Your Property
          7. Landscaping
          8. Lighting
          9. Locks
          10. Maintaining Your Property
          11. Other Openings
          12. Outdoor Storage
          13. Protecting Your Home While You Are Away
          14. Security Measures
          15. Windows
        4. Personal Safety
          1. At Home
          2. At Places of Business
          3. In your Car 
          4. Robbery Prevention Tips
          5. What To Do If You Are Attacked
          6. While You Are Out
      3. Crimes Against Seniors Information
        1. ElderServe
        2. Senior Crime Prevention Tips
      4. Crisis Intervention Team Program
        1. CIT Benefits
        2. CIT Training
        3. Common Myths of Suicide
        4. Crisis De-escalation Techniques
        5. Prevention and Response Brochure (PDF)
        6. Program Partners
      5. Driving Safety / Theft Prevention
      6. Domestic Violence Initiative
        1. Domestic Violence - Services Available
        2. Domestic Violence - What Can I Do?
      7. False Alarm Reduction Program
        1. Alarm School Exam
        2. Reducing False Alarm Bulletins
      8. Fraud Scams Information
        1. Common Scam Myths
        2. Fake Check Scams
        3. Scam Alert!
        4. Tax Time is Open Season For ID Thieves
          1. How to Spot Tax Identity Fraud
          2. Reducing your Risk
          3. What is Tax Identity Theft?
          4. What to do if you are a victim
        5. Tips About Telemarketers
      9. Gang Tips for Parents
      10. Internet Safety Tips
      11. LMPD Safe Harbor
        1. LGBTQ Advisory Council
        2. LGBTQ Safety Tips
      12. Preventing Business Theft
      13. Social Media Tips for Parents
    5. Shield a Badge
    6. National Night Out
    7. Synergy
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  5. LMPD Transparency

    1. Citizens Commission on Police Accountability
    2. Clandestine Lab Enforcement Team Response
    3. Crime Mapping
    4. Crime Reports
    5. File a Police Report
    6. Get a Police Report
    7. Homicide Information
      1. 2021
      2. 2020
      3. 2019
      4. 2018
      5. 2017
      6. 2016
      7. 2015
      8. 2014
      9. 2013
      10. 2012
      11. 2011
      12. 2010
      13. 2009
      14. 2008
      15. 2007
      16. 2006
      17. 2005
    8. Missing Persons
    9. Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Procedures
    10. Sex Offender Information
    11. Breonna Taylor Investigation
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. Email the Chief
      2. Louisville Metro Police Department Staff
    3. Find
      1. Crime Mapping
      2. Homicide Information
      3. Louisville's Most Wanted
      4. Missing Persons
      5. Sex Offenders
      6. Property Room Information
      7. Towed Vehicles
      8. Vehicles Up for Auction
      9. Street Closures
    4. Get
      1. Accident Report
      2. Incident Report
      3. Property Out of Property Room
    5. Pay
      1. A Speeding Ticket
      2. A False Alarm Fine
      3. A Parking Citation (ticket)
    6. Report
      1. A Vehicle Accident
      2. A Tip / Crime
      3. An Abandoned / Illegally Parked Vehicle
      4. A criminal incident
    7. Sign Up For
      1. Emergency Notifications
      2. Youth Police Advisory Council
      3. Gun Permit
    8. Submit
      1. Citizen Feedback Form
      2. Civilian Collision Report Form
      3. Open Records Request - Photo Request Form
      4. LMPD Open Record Request
      5. Formal Complaint
      6. Metro Police Volunteer Hours
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