Public Safety
Public Safety's mission is to help keep Lexington a safe place to live, work and play.
Public Safety oversees Community Corrections, Emergency Management, Enhanced 911, Fire & Emergency Services, Police and Security.
Are you interested in a career in Public Safety?
Lexington is hosting a Public Safety job fair on Sept. 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. – noon.
Everyone who is interested in a career in public safety is invited to attend. It is being held at Fire Station 2 located at 1276 Eastland Dr. Hope to see you there!
Community Corrections
Community Corrections manages the detention center, inmates, visitation and other services.
Emergency Management
Emergency Management's mission is to enhance the public safety of Lexington-Fayette County residents and businesses through emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
Enhanced 911
Lexington enhanced 911 answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and dispatches the appropriate help. The staff is dedicated to providing quality service to both citizens and first.
Fire & Emergency Services
Lexington Fire & Emergency Services work hard to be prepared for any situation that may arise.
Police
Lexington Police Department are always prepared and trained to handle the unique situations that face the city.
News
Mayor names Armstrong new Public Safety commissioner
Mayor Gray announced on Tuesday that former Assistant Police Chief Ken Armstrong would be the city's new Commissioner of Public Safety.
"Opiates 101" video answers tough questions about drug epidemic
What is addiction? How did the opioid epidemic start? These questions and more are answered in a video titled “Opiates 101” created by The Department of Public Safety, Fire Department and LexTV.
Rotary Announces First Responders Appreciation Week
The Rotary Club of Lexington is encouraging businesses, restaurants and schools around the city to show appreciation to those who protect and serve during the inaugural First Responders Appreciation Week, May 22-26.