Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office

06/23/2026

🌪️ A Severe Thunderstorm Warning with a "Tornado Possible" tag indicates an elevated tornado threat. Residents should take "Tornado Possible" storms very seriously. Sunday night's into Monday morning's event is an excellent example of why. At the time of the tornadoes (plural) we were fully under a "Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with Tornado Possible".

The tag is used when radar signatures and/or environmental conditions suggest tornado potential, but warning criteria for a Tornado Warning have not yet been met.

It's not "just a thunderstorm warning".

✅ A tornado can easily form, cause damage, and dissipate between radar updates.

⚠️ Radar is not truly "real time." There are delays from:
-Radar scan completion
-Data transmission / Processing / Forecaster analysis
-Warning issuance
-Delivery to phones, TV, NOAA Weather Radio, etc.
-And if your watching it on an internet stream, it can be delayed up to another 2 minutes.

🏚️ When you see "Tornado Possible" in a warning, it's time to pay very close attention to weather conditions and have multiple ways to receive alerts, maybe go ahead and get into your safe-space / storm shelter, especially at night.


Cloverport City Hall
City of Irvington, Kentucky

06/23/2026

👉🏼🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨👈🏼

Folks, these scams just keep coming.

A Hardin County resident recently received a Priority Mail envelope containing what appeared to be a legitimate check for $3,450 along with instructions to become a “secret shopper.”

The letter instructed the recipient to deposit the check, keep a portion as payment, and use the rest to purchase Sephora gift cards. They were then told to send the gift card information back to the “company.”

Sounds easy, right? That’s exactly what the scammers are counting on.

The check is fake.

Even if your bank initially accepts the deposit, once the check is determined to be fraudulent, the money is removed from your account. If you’ve already spent the funds or purchased gift cards, you’re responsible for the loss.

A good rule of thumb: If someone sends you a check and tells you to buy gift cards, it’s a scam.

Legitimate businesses do not operate this way.

Please talk with your family members, especially older relatives, about scams like this. Scammers are constantly changing their stories, but the goal is always the same — to separate you from your money.

If you receive something similar and aren’t sure if it’s legitimate, give us a call before taking action.

Please share to help spread the word.

06/22/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

Join the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office!

Are you ready to serve your community with pride, integrity, and purpose? The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Deputy Sheriffs and Court Security Personnel.

✅ Kentucky Law Enforcement Certification Preferred, But Not Required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Clean criminal background
• Clean driving record
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to undergo a polygraph examination
• Willingness to participate in random drug screening
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation

Additional Requirements for Non-Certified Applicants

• POPS Physical Agility Test
• Suitability Screener Test
• Personal History Statement

Applications can also be printed online at breckinridgecountysheriff.net

Benefits Include

✔ Hazardous Duty Retirement (Deputy Sheriffs)
✔ Non-Hazardous Retirement (Court Security Personnel)
✔ Paid Holidays
✔ Health Insurance (75% Employer Paid)
✔ Pay is Based on Experience.

How to Apply

📍 Pick up an application at the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office

🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📄 Please bring a current resume when applying.

Make a difference. Protect your community. Build your future.

Apply today and become part of something bigger.

Breckinridge County Sheriffs Office, Breckinridge County Kentucky. Billy Richardson Sheriff.

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We could really use some help from new members! Serving on a volunteer department comes with many great opportunities. We are always training and willing to help anyone get started.

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Headed out to one of our lakes this weekend for the holiday? Check out these tips on how you can have a safe, fun time on the water!