Mayor Linda Gorton's list of first responders that protect and serve the city covered more than a dozen agencies in Lexington's criminal justice community. Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers called the city's justice system unique among many other communities.
"This is not the task of one agency, one person, or one entity. It's a team. It's a collaboration," Weathers said.
There are 531 sworn officers, 20 one safety officers, 80 four full-time civilian members, and several retirees who work with the Lexington Police Department.
Chief Weathers said that between May 2024 and April 2025, the department responded to more than 43,000 calls for service.
"For the people who work for the police department, I sincerely want to say thank you. What you do is greatly appreciated. You never waver. You never give a second thought about doing the job you're supposed to do, and that's been trying for us," said Weathers. "The police department, law enforcement, justice system has gone through some changes in the last few years, to say the least, but the Lexington Police Department has held true to its core values."
National Police Week also serves as an opportunity to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty and offers peer support for law enforcement personnel.