Police Department

                          Welcome                          

We are proud of our dynamic and professional department.

The Somerset Police Department is charged with balancing the multiple

responsibilities necessary to provide the citizens of Somerset with a safe

community.

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3-5-12

Several Somerset police officers are on their way to assist in the cleanup efforts in Laurel County. Four officers left at daybreak this morning to help out in East Bernstadt after a tornado touched down Friday evening. Sgt. Greg Martin said the group wanted to do something for their neighbors during their time of need.

The cell that produced the Laurel County tornado passed through Somerset minutes before without causing significant damage.

From left to right: Officer William Cowan, Sgt. Greg Martin, Officer Eric Klepper, and Officer Scott Whitaker.

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 2-13-12

Newest SPD Officer Takes Oath of Office

The newest addition to the Somerset Police Department was introduced and sworn in during Monday night’s regular meeting of the Somerset City Council.

Officer Courtney Brittle took the Oath of Office from Pulaski District Court Judge Jeffrey Scott Lawless. Mayor Eddie Girdler normally administers the oath, but passed the honor to Judge Lawless who was present... for the council meeting as part of Boy Scout Troop 184.

Officer Brittle graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Basic Training Class #430 on Friday, February 10. Her academy class lasted 18 weeks and she now begins the field training program where she will be paired with a veteran officer for the next 14 weeks before being released for solo patrol.

While in the academy, Officer Brittle was the recipient of the Physical Fitness Excellence Award and was Special Projects Officer for her class. She helped the Richmond Firefighters Association collect 93 toys that were given to deserving children at Christmas.

Officer Brittle is a native of Somerset, graduated from Somerset High School, and is married with two children.

“The men and women of the Somerset Police Department welcome Officer Brittle to our family,” commented Major Doug Nelson. “She excelled in the academy and stood out among her fellow recruits with her participation in the community. She will be an asset to the Somerset Police Department and the community she serves.”

Officer Brittle is the first female police officer to serve with the Somerset Police Department in nearly 20 years.

ATTACHMENT: Officer Courtney Brittle, left, is administered the Oath of Office by District Judge Jeffrey Scott Lawless at Monday night’s city council meeting.

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