Frankfort Police Department

Kentucky's capital city is policed by the Frankfort Police Department, whose stated mission is a safe and secure community built on quality law enforcement and effective leadership, with a vision of earning trust by serving and mentoring residents. The department is split into three divisions. Operations covers patrol along with the Tactical Response Unit, the Canine Unit, crisis negotiators, the Honor Guard, accident reconstruction specialists and a Drone Unit. Support Services houses criminal investigations, including general cases, a Special Victims Unit and narcotics work. The third division, Frankfort E-911, is staffed by telecommunicators who answer emergency calls for the city. Guiding values set out by the department treat preserving life as paramount, treat crime prevention as an operational priority and commit officers to protecting the constitutional rights of everyone they encounter. Because police authority rests on the consent of the people being policed, the department describes itself as accountable to the community and asks residents and partner groups to help shape how services are delivered. It also stresses integrity and professionalism, and it pledges responsive personnel support to its employees, whom it regards as its key resource.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Frankfort city, KY has an estimated population of 28,452.