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Administrative Office: Somerset Police Department, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501

Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone: 606.678.5176, or 911 for emergencies

Email: [email protected]

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We, the members of the Somerset Police, are proud of our dynamic and professional department.

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We believe in the dignity and worth of all people. We are committed to providing high-quality, community-oriented police services with sensitivity while protecting constitutional rights, solving problems, working as a team, striving for continuous improvement, encouraging openness, planning for the future, and providing leadership to the police profession. We are proud of our workforce, which permits us to grow, and which respects each of us as individuals. We strive for a healthy workplace.


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Join Shepherds Watch

Protect yourself, your family, and your community by joining Shepherds Watch. Enrolling your camera not only helps deter crime but assists the department in its overall crime prevention strategy in your neighborhood.

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How to provide a confidential tip

You can report a tip to the Somerset Police Department in three ways. All methods are confidential.

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Call 911 or SPD’s Criminal Investigation Division at 606.678.5178

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Text the word SOMERSETPD along with your tip to the word CRIMES or the number 274-637.

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Use a computer or any other device connected to the internet to submit your tip.


Obtain a copy of a collision report

There are two online methods for obtaining collision reports online, one for those incidents investigated by Somerset Police and one for civilian reports (not investigated by any police agency). All other inquiries concerning reports should be directed to the Somerset Police Administrative Division by calling 606.678.5176 or visiting the SPD Headquarters inside the Somerset Energy Center at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Administrative offices are closed on weekends and many holidays. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Obtain a report investigated by Somerset Police
Obtain a report NOT investigated by a police agency

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Special event coverage

Are you organizing an event in the Somerset city limits that requires security, traffic control, road closures or other law enforcement-related needs? You must fill out our special event application in order to have your event approved. Download and complete your application and return it to Tourism Director Leslie Ikerd, [email protected].

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Somerset police chief, assistant chief attend D.C.-area conference

Police March 28, 2023

State Association of Chiefs of Police midyear meeting focuses on critical issues facing law enforcement community Two members of Somerset Police Department’s leadership team traveled to the nation’s capital last… Read more.
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Somerset police chief joins Kentucky League of Cities board of directors

NewsPolice March 6, 2023

Position helps develop legislative agenda and strategy for member cities and municipal agencies Somerset Police Chief William Hunt has been appointed to the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) board of… Read more.
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Emergency Services

Contact: William Hunt Somerset Police Chief

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)

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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
      • Pay your bill / Sign up for service
    • Public Works
      • Fuel Center
      • Streets
      • Sanitation & Recycling
      • Cemetery
    • Enforcement
      • Ordinance Enforcement
      • Building Inspection
    • Public Records Search
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    • Pay Utility Bill
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City Hall / Energy Center
306 E. Mt. Vernon
Somerset, KY 42501

PO Box 989
Somerset, KY 42502

606-679-6366
[email protected]

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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