2nd Division LMPD Updates: 6/19-6/25

From the desk of Major James Harper:

Quite honestly,  last week was probably one of the worst weeks in quite a while for the Second Division. The triple homicide on Louis Coleman Drive took some air out of all of us. It has been definitely devastating for everyone; the community has come together in the face of this violence. Homicide is still looking at all angles, and we must wait for their determination before we can make up our minds as to the cause. The cab driver shooting was also extremely troubling, and as of now LMPD does not have updated information regarding a suspect, though we will definitely keep you in the loop.  Based on the evidence so far, there was no way this cab driver would have been able to identify this perpetrator, but he still shot him over a little money.

For a map of crimes in the Second Division, click here.

4th Division LMPD Updates: 6/19-6/25

From the desk of Major Ryan Bates: 

Several high-profile robberies have occurred this week. Last Sunday, robbers entered the Walgreens on Eastern Parkway, armed, and demanded the business cash. They grabbed the cash register drawer and fled northbound on foot. K9, CSU and Robbery responded to the scene. Robbery Unit will be handling the investigation. A carjacking in the middle of a firearms sale occurred on Thursday. Also on Thursday, LMPD caught a robber on the 400 block of Finzer St. Officers spotted the suspect trying to get into his truck and flee; they broadcasted a description of the suspect and caught him at a traffic stop. They were able to make an arrest and recover the firearm he used in the robbery. 

Unfortunately, we’ve already had 9 thefts from autos this week throughout the division. 4 of the 9 vehicles were left unlocked.  Please lock your vehicles, don't leave valuable items in plain view, or leave your car running and unattended.  Unfortunately, criminals will take advantage of these moments of opportunity which could easily have been prevented. We're all for you appearing in the Dispatch, but please don't make this the way you do.

For a map of crimes in the Fourth Division, click here.

Changes to West Broadway

West Broadway between 22nd Street and Shawnee Park will be repaved in early August. The project includes reconfiguring the roadway to reduce crashes in the corridor. A center turning lane will be added between 22nd Street and Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. More details will be available during an open house meeting on July 19;  second open house will be announced soon.

West Broadway Open House

Tuesday July 19 (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center, 631 S 28th Street 

Frankfort - Bridges Traffic Information Updates

Last Wednesday, the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority published a new report on the Ohio River bridges tolling program. While written in precisely the style you’d expect from a transportation bureaucracy, it contained some rather notable findings. Here are some highlights of the study which might be of interest to you:

-         The RiverLink tolling program will pay for Kentucky’s share of the bridges program. Though traffic on the bridges fell in 2015, KPTIA believes this was more due to construction than anything else, and that traffic on the bridge after 2022 will be actually 1.2 million dollars higher than forecast. (The study assumes economic growth in six years, though, so if a recession hits, add "Our bridges are hurting for money!" to your long list of problems.)

-         About ten percent of “large” vehicles have been reclassified to “medium”; if you own a truck on the borderline, take note. The change isn’t expected to shift bridge revenue by more than a percent, though, so don’t worry that you won’t be paying your government enough for its services, as we’re sure you were.

-         Just your friendly reminder that the Abraham Lincoln Bridge, Kennedy Bridge, and East End bridge will be tolled and the Sherman-Minton Bridge and Clark Memorial will not. Also, RiverLink will be offering registration late this summer for a shiny new transponder, so stay tuned. (When? Sorry; we don’t own the bridges. (If you think we do, then we quite literally have a bridge to sell you.))

We had to abridge the study quite heavily because it didn’t exactly make for light morning reading. If you’re extremely curious about it, though—and why wouldn’t you be?—you can find it on their website here.

Free Child Civility Program

This year, the California Community Center is offering a free six-week course on manners for children. The course includes learning table settings, writing thank-you letters, instilling proper social skills, and dressing properly. Forms to sign up for this program are available at the California Community Center (1600 W St. Catherine); they are also available online here. We at District 6 encourage proper manners in children, but would like to note that, without any manners whatsoever, your child could become the nominee of a major political party.

TARC Rolls Out New Buses

TARC has begun rolling out a dozen new buses equipped with the latest fuel savings and clean diesel technology, resulting in cleaner air. The new vehicles, which replace buses that are 16 years old and have traveled more than 600,000 miles apiece, will also save TARC quite a bit in maintenance costs over time. Each bus features a bike rack for up to three bikes and onboard electric outlets for charging phones and other mobile devices. (We'd like to preemptively ask you not to try killing each other over the power outlets; our violent crime section is quite long enough as it is.)  Compared to the buses they will replace, the 12 new buses will result in a savings of 21,800 gallons of diesel fuel a year, and will reduce harmful emissions into the air by more than 11,000 pounds per year. 

Save This Kitten from Overcrowding - Adopt Today

This is Mr. Nigel Farage, a three-month old kitten. Nigel wants nothing more than to be loved, but he never had the chance. Instead, Nigel grew up alone on the streets, drenched by the rain and barely finding enough to eat before being rescued by Metro Animal Services. 

There isn't a human being with a soul around who wouldn't want Mr. Nigel Farage to have a chance to find a home and get out of Manslick faster. Yet that seems increasingly unlikely. Metro Animal Services is currently over capacity by 100 animals than what would be considered “healthy”. If you want Nigel to stay alone without a home, then go on reading this newsletter. But if you want to give a home to cats and dogs like him, visit the Metro Animal Services website here, where adoptions are now heavily discounted.

A Way Forward - Solutions to the Heroin Crisis

Amidst Kentuckiana's heroin and opioid crisis, the Courier-Journal has developed an event to connect a community looking for a way forward. The solutions-focused event will bring together a group of panelists, from former addicts to treatment experts to policy makers, who can speak about personal experiences as well as their ideas for addiction reduction. Representatives from local health and recovery agencies will also be on hand to offer services and answer questions. 

The event is free and open to all members of the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. at Frazier Hall, located on Bellarmine University's campus - 2001 Newburg Road. Free parking will be provided. 

Panelists include: 

- Dr. William Cooke, physician in Austin, Indiana 

- Amanda Hall, recovering addict and Women's Program Director at The Healing Place 

- Van Ingram, executive director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy 

- Mike O'Connell, Jefferson County Attorney who lost a son to a heroin overdose

- Ed Small, who runs a peer support group for loved ones of drug addicts

How can Kentuckiana fight heroin, opioid crisis? http://cjky.it/28TMkos

Find a New Career at MSD

Accountant I (Job Bid PA#16-075)

The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking an accountant. This position performs various accounting activities (as opposed to the underwater basket weaving you were expecting), including cash management, processing AP invoices, posting financial transactions, monitoring and reporting on aged receivables, reconciliations to general ledger and assisting in the annual audit. If you apply, you'll also serve as back-up to other accounting processes.

Floodwall Laborer (Job Bid PA#16-071)

This position, under direct supervision, performs physical tasks associated with sewer, drainage and flood protection operations and maintenance. The position requires no prior skills.

Training Specialist- Treatment Operations (Job Bid PA#16-078)

This position, under the direction of the Organizational Development & Training Manager, and with guidance of MSD Wastewater Treatment Operations Management, is responsible for designing and delivering  the wastewater treatment training programs for MSD employees. The Training Specialist works with subject matter experts and resource materials to design training modules and related materials. They will also schedule classes with supervisors for their employees.

Safety & Health Administrator (Job Bid PA#16-079)

This position prepares designated employees to respond to potential emergencies. The Safety and Health Administrator will work as a partner with management to integrate practices that reduce risk of injury into operational procedures. They will also monitor for compliance and provide enforcement when necessary. (No, that is not a subtle code for "becoming MSD Robocop", as potentially interesting of a job as that would be.)

To apply, submit your resume application in PDF format via email: humanresources@louisvillemsd.org (MUST reference Job Bid Number in email subject line). We at District 6 wish you the very best.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

Please complete an on-line application athttps://louisville.granicus.com/boards/forms/2/apply/338280?code=dcb2b3d2-664d-4c1b-b8e3-c94984a4809c. The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

For more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

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