By Amelia Anderson The Lexington Police Department is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky. The department responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and provides specialized services involving patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, K-9 operations, emergency response, records, property and evidence, crime prevention and community programs.
Lexington Police operates from its headquarters on East Main Street. Patrol coverage is organized into three geographic sectors: West, Central and East. Each sector is divided into smaller beats so officers can become familiar with the neighborhoods and areas they regularly serve.
Residents should call 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergency police assistance, call 859-258-3600.
Lexington Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Lexington Police Department |
| Headquarters address | 150 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency number | 859-258-3600 |
| Bureau of Patrol | 859-258-3779 |
| Bureau of Investigation | 859-258-3700 |
| Traffic Section | 859-258-3666 |
| Central Records | 859-258-3568 |
| Open Records | 859-258-3675 |
| Property and Evidence | 859-258-3550 |
| Public Integrity Unit | 859-258-3625 |
| Patrol sectors | West, Central and East |
| County | Fayette County |
| Fayette County Detention Center | 600 Old Frankfort Circle, Lexington, KY 40510 |
| Detention Center phone | 859-425-2700 |
Lexington Police Department Address
Lexington Police Department headquarters is located at:
- Lexington Police Department
- 150 E. Main Street
- Lexington, Kentucky 40507
The main non-emergency police number is: 859-258-3600
Police officers respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 911 when a crime is happening, someone is injured or in immediate danger, a weapon is involved, a collision has injuries or urgent police, fire or medical assistance is required.
The non-emergency number can be used for delayed crimes, non-injury collisions, traffic complaints, illegal parking, loud music and other situations where immediate emergency response is not required.
Important Lexington Police Phone Numbers
| Police service | Phone number |
| Emergency assistance | 911 |
| Police non-emergency | 859-258-3600 |
| Bureau of Patrol | 859-258-3779 |
| Bureau of Investigation | 859-258-3700 |
| Traffic Section | 859-258-3666 |
| Central Records | 859-258-3568 |
| Open Records Unit | 859-258-3675 |
| Property and Evidence | 859-258-3550 |
| Public Integrity Unit | 859-258-3625 |
| Fayette County Detention Center | 859-425-2700 |
New incidents requiring an officer should normally be reported through 911 or the non-emergency number rather than a specialized unit.
Lexington Police Patrol Sectors
Lexington Police divides patrol coverage into three geographic sectors:
- West Sector
- Central Sector
- East Sector
Each sector is further divided into smaller beats. Patrol officers are normally assigned to one sector, allowing them to become more familiar with its neighborhoods, businesses, traffic patterns and recurring public-safety issues.
The sector roll-call locations are:
West Sector
- 1795 Old Frankfort Pike
- Lexington, KY 40504
Central Sector
- 1020 Industry Road, Suite 40
- Lexington, KY 40505
East Sector
- 4385 Clearwater Way
- Lexington, KY 40515
Residents do not need to know their sector or beat before requesting police assistance. Dispatchers use the incident location to send the appropriate available unit.
Bureau of Patrol
The Bureau of Patrol is the department’s largest bureau and provides frontline police service around the clock.
Patrol officers handle duties including:
- Responding to 911 calls
- Responding to non-emergency calls
- Conducting preliminary criminal investigations
- Handling disturbances and suspicious activity
- Responding to violent and property crimes
- Making arrests
- Conducting welfare checks
- Enforcing traffic laws
- Responding to vehicle collisions
- Neighborhood and business patrol
The first responding officer normally documents the incident and collects immediately available information or evidence. Cases requiring more detailed investigation may later be assigned to detectives.
Lexington Police Department Bureaus
Lexington Police currently operates through five major bureaus:
- Bureau of Patrol
- Bureau of Investigation
- Bureau of Special Operations
- Bureau of Administration
- Bureau of Training and Wellness
Together, these bureaus cover patrol response, detective work, specialized police operations, traffic enforcement, records, property and evidence, technology, training, recruiting, employee wellness and community services.
Bureau of Investigation
The Bureau of Investigation handles criminal cases requiring extended detective work.
Its investigative functions include Personal Crimes, Property Crimes, Special Victims and other specialized investigative services.
Detectives may investigate offenses involving:
- Homicide
- Robbery
- Assault
- Sexual offenses
- Domestic violence
- Burglary
- Auto theft
- Fraud and identity theft
- Crimes against children
- Other serious offenses
The Bureau of Investigation can be reached at: 859-258-3700
People contacting detectives about an existing case should have the police case number available whenever possible.
Special Operations and Traffic
The Bureau of Special Operations handles specialized police functions and unusual operational situations.
Its resources include functions such as:
- Canine Unit
- Emergency Response Unit
- Hazardous Devices Unit
- Mounted Police
- Traffic enforcement
- Collision reconstruction
- Hit-and-run investigation
- Special-event planning
The Traffic Section can be contacted at: 859-258-3666
Traffic personnel enforce motor-vehicle laws, investigate serious crashes and assist with traffic control during major events.
Administration, Records and Property
The Bureau of Administration manages important support services including police records, property and evidence, open-record requests, technology, data analysis and other administrative functions.
The Property and Evidence Unit stores criminal evidence, stolen property and lost or found items.
For property questions, call:
859-258-3550
People retrieving property generally need government-issued photo identification and should have the police case number when available. Evidence connected to an active case normally requires authorization before release.
What County Is Lexington Police Department In?
Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Lexington and Fayette County operate under a merged urban-county government, so the police department serves Lexington-Fayette County.
Other public-safety agencies perform separate functions. Community Corrections operates the Fayette County Detention Center, while other county and state agencies handle responsibilities assigned to them by Kentucky law.
How to File a Lexington Police Report Online
Lexington Police provides online reporting for qualifying non-emergency incidents.
The online system may be used when:
- The incident is not an emergency.
- It occurred in Lexington-Fayette County.
- There is no suspect information.
- The reporting person is at least 18 years old.
- The crime did not involve a firearm.
Eligible reports include certain cases involving harassing communications, low-value credit or debit card fraud, theft, criminal mischief, lost property and theft from a vehicle.
If a firearm was involved, the stolen property includes a vehicle or firearm, or the incident does not meet the online criteria, call 859-258-3600.
Obtaining Lexington Police Records
Non-collision police reports are generally obtained through the department’s Open Records process.
The Open Records Unit can be contacted at: 859-258-3675
Requests must be submitted in writing and should identify the requested records as clearly as possible. Under Kentucky’s current Open Records Act requirements, a requester must meet the state’s residency requirements.
Useful information includes the police case number, incident date, location, involved names and type of document requested.
Some records may be redacted or withheld when disclosure is restricted by law.
Lexington Traffic Collision Reports
Traffic collision reports on open cases are generally available five days after the report is filed. Only people involved in the collision may obtain the report.
Reports can be obtained online, in person or by mail.
For collision-report questions, call Central Records at: 859-258-3568
The City currently lists a $10 fee for reports obtained online or in person and a $5 fee for reports requested by mail.
Requesters should have the collision date, case number when available, driver or vehicle-owner name and other identifying information.
Lexington Police and Fayette County Detention Center
Lexington Police officers make arrests, but the police department does not operate the Fayette County Detention Center.
The facility is operated by Lexington Community Corrections and is located at:
- Fayette County Detention Center
- 600 Old Frankfort Circle
- Lexington, Kentucky 40510
The detention-center telephone number is: 859-425-2700
The facility provides booking, inmate housing, visitation and other correctional services. Current inmate, bond and charge information can be obtained through Community Corrections.
Complaints and Compliments
Lexington Police accepts complaints and compliments involving department employees through its Public Integrity process.
The Public Integrity Unit can be reached at: 859-258-3625
Residents can also submit feedback through the City’s online form or contact the Citizens’ Advocate.
The department recognizes both informal and formal complaints. Formal complaints involve a sworn and notarized affidavit, while informal complaints can generally be reviewed through the employee’s bureau.
Useful information includes:
- Date and time
- Location
- Employee name or description
- Badge information when known
- Police case number
- Witness information
- Photographs, recordings or other supporting material
- A clear explanation of what occurred
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Lexington Police non-emergency number?
A: The Lexington Police Department non-emergency number is 859-258-3600. Call 911 for emergencies or crimes currently in progress.
Q: Where is Lexington Police Department headquarters?
A: Lexington Police headquarters is located at 150 E. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507.
Q: How many patrol sectors does Lexington Police have?
A: Lexington Police has three patrol sectors: West, Central and East. Each sector is further divided into smaller patrol beats.
Q: Can I file a Lexington police report online?
A: Yes. Qualifying non-emergency incidents can be filed online when there is no suspect information, no firearm involvement and the other eligibility requirements are met.
Q: Does Lexington Police operate the Fayette County Detention Center?
A: No. The Fayette County Detention Center is operated by Lexington Community Corrections. It is located at 600 Old Frankfort Circle, and the main telephone number is 859-425-2700.