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City of Somerset, Kentucky

City of Somerset, Kentucky

The Spirit of Southern Kentucky

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Police Divisions

The Somerset Police Department follows an organizational structure that enhances all operations within the department.

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Administrative Division

The Administrative Division is responsible for maintaining records, open records requests, training, payroll, policy, equipment and uniform purchases press releases and provides support for all other divisions. Housed within the administrative division are records management, evidence and property, quartermaster, school resource officers, safety officers and administrative assistants.


Patrol Division

The Patrol Division is the largest, most visible division of the police department. Patrol operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Patrol officers are often the first responders to citizen complaints and emergency calls of all types. Patrol officers conduct routine patrol, enforce state laws, local ordinances and conduct criminal investigations. Equipped with the latest technology and equipment, patrol officers have the tools and training to enable them to do their job efficiently and can access databases from their police cruisers to complete paperwork and other tasks more effectively.

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Emergency Services

Contact: Brad Stevens Somerset Police Captain

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.678.5176 (office)
606.678.9239 (fax)


Narcotics

Created under Chief William Hunt, the Somerset Police Department Division of Narcotics was established to serve the city of Somerset through investigative enforcement of laws relating to narcotics and other controlled substances. In addition to targeting major distributors/sources of controlled substances, this division is actively involved in the investigation of drug-related financial conspiracies, clandestine laboratories, diversion of pharmaceuticals, and assistance in drug interdiction. The successful investigation and prosecutions of drug cases are due in large part to the division’s cooperative efforts with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Emergency Services

Contact: Roger Estep Somerset Police Captain

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.678.5176 (office)
606.678.9239 (fax)


Criminal Investigation Division

The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all major crimes within the city of Somerset as well as Pulaski County through its partnership with the Pulaski County Major Crimes Task Force. CID is comprised of highly skilled investigators trained to investigate crimes against persons, property crimes, crimes against children as well as crime scene investigation and evidence collection.

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Emergency Services

Contact: Joe Criswell Somerset Police Captain

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.678.5176 (office)
606.678.9239 (fax)


Specialized Assignments

There are many special assignments to which Somerset Police officers are assigned. Each specialized duty requires job-specific training and education, providing skills for many officers to become subject matter experts in their respective duties. The police department also has many officers certified as instructors, saving the city thousands of dollars by conducting the training in-house. These special assignments include:

Specialized AssignmentCertified Instructor
Honor GuardFirearms
Collision ReconstructionField Training Officer
Motorcycle UnitPolice Cyclist
School Resource OfficerSegway
Police NegotiationsAxon/Taser
Crisis Intervention TeamPT/DT
Canine HandlersPhysical Fitness
ChaplainEmergency Driving
Bicycle PatrolRadar/Lidar
Crowd ControlActive Shooter
Firearms/ArmorerLess Lethal Munitions
Hate/Bias CrimesAsp/Expandable Baton

The Somerset Police Department partners with many organizations to provide services and training for area businesses, churches and schools. Our active shooter instructors provide on-site instruction for groups.

Safety Officers

Safety officers are non-sworn personnel whose primary focus is traffic control and funeral escorts. These officers also take some of the workload off sworn officers by aiding in traffic control around collision scenes and provide parking enforcement. The safety officers are certified in traffic control/direction and unlocking car doors for lockouts.

School Resource Officers

The School Resource Officers (SROs) are responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with students in our local schools. SROs provide classroom presentations for various age-appropriate programs, including training for teachers and other staff members. The SRO is a sworn police officer assigned to specific schools in the Somerset Independent School District with the intent to create a safe environment for students and faculty alike. If parents have questions, concerns or tips concerning criminal activity related to their child or the school district, they can contact the SRO assigned to your child’s school by email.

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Billy Bolin

Hopkins Elementary School Resource Officer


Email Billy

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Pete Langdon

Meece Middle School Resource Officer


Email Pete

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Jordan Hoseclaw

Somerset High School Resource Officer


Email Jordan

Police Chaplain

The Somerset Police Department Chaplain provides guidance, counseling, and overall spiritual support for Somerset police officers and their families. An ordained minister, the chaplain can also provide similar services to aid victims of crime or coping with serious events of injury, or death.

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Emergency Services

Contact: Mike Dunham Somerset Police Chaplain

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.678.5176 (office)
606.678.9239 (fax)

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Somerset - The Spirit of Southern Kentucky
  • Residents
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      • Parks & Recreation
      • Healthy Somerset
    • Emergency Services
      • Fire
      • Police
      • EMS
    • Utilities
      • Water & Wastewater
      • Gas
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    • Public Works
      • Fuel Center
      • Streets
      • Sanitation & Recycling
      • Cemetery
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    • Pay Utility Bill
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Contact

City Hall / Energy Center
306 E. Mt. Vernon
Somerset, KY 42501

PO Box 989
Somerset, KY 42502

606-679-6366
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Parking Tickets

Parking tickets may be paid in the Office of the City Clerk at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St. or mailed in the original citation envelope. Checks should be made payable to “City of Somerset.” Failure to comply with the citations within seven (7) days will result in the fine being doubled. Failure to pay within 30 days will result in a citation to Pulaski District Court. If convicted in District Court there will be an additional court cost of up to or more than $100. The registered owner of a vehicle at the time of the violation shall be liable for all fines. Fees subject to change without notice.

Parking Fines

Parking over designated time: $5
Parking on painted curb: $5
Loading zone: $5
Double parking: $5
Blocking driveway: $5
Parking on wrong side of street: $5
Parking in fire lane: $10
Parking on sidewalk: $10
Parking at fire plug: $10
Parking in handicapped space $25