Message from Major Wampler

 

This week many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food, conversation, laughter, and football. My wish for you is to enjoy this time with your family, friends, and loved ones as the holiday season begins. Please be safe as you celebrate.  If you have the opportunity help a neighbor less fortunate and in need during this season please consider doing so.

8^th Division officers will be contributing to our community in several ways this holiday season.  FIrst is the Annual Thanksgiving Outreach program when LMPD partners with Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church to serve and deliver food to senior citizens in need. Secondly, the Shop with a Cop program by purchasing clothing and toys for children who may not otherwise receive these items.  Additionally, the 8^th Division St. Mary's Center Christmas Party to celebrate Christmas with disabled members of the center. These are all great events where officers connect with members of the community in a thoughtful and impactful way which is often just as rewarding for our officers.

Meet Your Beat Officer
Community Event

Please join us for an upcoming event Tuesday, November 28^th at Southeast Christian Church to meet the officers serving you in the 8^th Division. Several beat officers, detectives, and members of the command staff will be present to connect with the community and answer questions you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to spend some time getting to know you and other members of the community.

October 2023

Officer of the Month

Officer Robert Baker

Officer Robert Baker is a new officer who is completing his field training in the 8th Division. Officer Baker has shown a great willingness to learn, a high level of initiative, and unwavering dedication during his training which has led to him being recognized as the 8th Division's October Officer of the Month. At the end of October Officer Baker was dispatched to a call regarding a dog left in a vehicle. While trying to locate the owner of the vehicle Officer Baker learned the owner had multiple felony warrants. Officer Baker observed the wanted suspect walking his dog. When Officer Baker approached the suspect, he fled on foot leaving his dog behind who ran in the opposite direction. Officer Baker quickly caught up to the suspect who began to resist arrest. As Officer Baker was gaining control and placing the suspect in handcuffs the suspects pit-bull returned biting Officer Baker's calf. Officer Baker did not break concentration and finished placing the suspect into custody. The dog bite caused serious lacerations to his calf requiring a lengthy visit to the hospital and multiple stitches, but it did not cause him to waiver or dampen his spirits. The dog who was scared and acting on instinct was safely secured and unharmed. Officer Baker's bravery and dedication during this incident is just one example of why he was selected as the October Officer of the Month. Officer Baker will undoubtedly continue his current path of excellence and be a valued public servant for Louisville Metro for many years to come. Please help me congratulate Officer Baker for being selected as the 8th Division October Officer of the Month.

During the holidays many of us enjoy the hustle and bustle of the shopping and the excitement the season brings.  Unfortunately, there are many children in our community who would not receive gifts.  Every December, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation partners with LMPD to host the “Shop with a Cop” program.  This makes a huge difference in the lives of many children across our community.

The eight police divisions of LMPD invite dozens of children in need to a holiday party like no other, providing each child with winter clothes and toys. For many, these gifts will be the only ones they receive.

To help fund this crucial endeavor, we’re asking for your financial support. Help us help the less fortunate children in our city, and together we can make a safer, happier Louisville.

Click on the banner above or below link to donate and support this event through the Louisville Metro Police Foundation.

https://saferlouisville.org/support-lmpf/shop-with-a-cop/

8^th Division Community Events

Coffee with a Cop   McDonalds 9254 Westport Road Friday 12/22/2023 8am to 10am

Cocoa with a Cop   Middletown Kroger 12501 Shelbyville Road Wednesday 1/10/2024 2pm to 4pm

 

Officers will be conducting "Santa Stops" at local Krogers handing out gift cards to unsuspecting shoppers during the holiday season.

Crime in the 8^th Division continues to be trending at levels lower than the same time during the previous year.  Below are breakdowns of selected criminal incident types with maps showing the general locations of incidents. There are also charts showing the current statistical trends within the 8^th Division.

2 - Robbery Incidents

• Both robbery incidents were of an individual and unrelated.  The victims where robbed at gun point by individuals they were acquaintances with and hanging out with at the time of the incident.

10 - Burglary Incidents

• 7 at Residences

  • 3 - forced entry by unknown suspect(s)
  • 2 - forced entry by a person known to the victim
  • 1 - keys taken for vehicle by entering an unlocked door
  • 1 - unknown means of entry

• 2 at Businesses

  • 1 - forced entry into the location
  • 1 - unlocked garage was entered

• 1 at a Construction Site

  • 1 - forced entry

21 - Auto Theft Incidents

• 9 - Kia/Hyundai related

  • 5 - completed thefts
  • 4 - attempted thefts

• 12 - Involving other vehicle makes

  • 6 - unlocked vehicles with the keys inside
  • 3 - taken by unknown means
  • 2 - a known person stole the keys then took the vehicle
  • 1 - attempt to steal vehicle damaging the steering column

• Locations of the 21 incidents

  • 12 - apartment complexes
  • 5 - residential neighborhoods
  • 4 - business parking lots

 

LMPD Kia PSA

 

NHTSA Kia and Hyundai Service Campaign to Prevent Theft

18 - Theft from Motor Vehicle

• 6 at Residences

  • all were of unlocked vehicles

• 5 at Businesses

  • 2 - forced entry
  • 2 - unlocked
  • 1 - unknown means

• 5 at Apartment Complexes

  • 4 - forced entry
  • 1 - unlocked

• 1 at a Hotel

  • 1- forced entry

• 1 involved a Boat

  • 1- forced entry

We need your help to prevent these types of crimes.  Reduce your chances of being a victim by locking your vehicles.  Do not leaving bags or valuable items visible to thieves who may be looking into your vehicle in search of something to steal.

This below chart shows the number of incidents reported for the past 4 weeks in the 8^th Division.

• Week 0 - 11/13/23 - 11/19/23
• Week 1 - 11/06/23 - 11/12/23
• Week 2 - 10/30/23 - 11/05/23
• Week 3 - 10/23/23 - 10/29/23

The 28 Day chart compares the same time of 2022 and 2023.

The YTD chart compares year to date for 2022 and 2023.

The Louisville Metro Police Foundation is dedicated to improving the Greater Louisville community for everyone and making our city a safer place to live, work and visit. Let us not forget, we are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, husbands, wives, friends and Louisvillians. Together, we are who make up our Louisville community. Founded in 2005, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation is dedicated to improving the Greater Louisville community and making our city a safer place to live, work and visit by supporting the men and women of the Louisville Metro Police Department. The Foundation provides the LMPD much-needed financial resources beyond what the Police Department’s Louisville Metro Government budget can fund, focusing on three key areas: programs, equipment and training, and Officers in Distress. https://saferlouisville.org

Who in the Lou am I?

LMPD has launched a new online portal called "Who in the Lou am I?". This online portal features photos of suspects from current LMPD cases. You can click on any of the photos and submit an anonymous tip to LMPD if you are able to identify the suspect. The link below will take you to the new online portal.

Who in the Lou am I?

The Louisville Metro Police Department is now on Nextdoor to engage with residents of Metro Louisville. Detective Sergeant Roderick Beasley is active on the platform representing the 8^th Division. He is sharing information with residents of the 8^th Division about current crime trends, crime tips, and community events for your neighborhoods. To join us on Nextdoor use the link below.

Link to LMPD on nextdoor

LMPD Public Policy Review

We need your help and input.  LMPD is seeking feedback from the public regarding our policies.  A section of the LMPD website is dedicated for members of the public to have input on policy revisions.  Click the link below to be a part of the policy review process.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

LMPD IS LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES

WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

LMPDJobs.com

www.louisville-police.org

CRIME TIPS

574-LMPD

Anonymous Tip Line (5673)

Submit Crime Tips Online

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Major Eric Wampler

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