Stanford Police Department

07/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Recruits Bo Wallin and Leevi Warren as they were officially sworn in by Interim Mayor Jeremy Johnson prior to beginning their journey through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy.

Both recruits were hired by Mayor Dalton Miller this year and have already been working in the community, completing in-house and field training with the Stanford Police Department while awaiting their academy dates. Recruit Wallin will begin the academy on Monday, while Recruit Warren is tentatively scheduled to attend in September.

What makes this especially meaningful is that both Bo and Leevi chose to stay in their hometown to serve the community that helped shape them. As graduates of Lincoln County High School, they have each demonstrated a longstanding commitment working in law enforcement ti make a difference in the community they were raised. Recruit Wallin has participated in the department’s Ride-Along Program since high school, and Recruit Warren served as a department intern a few years ago during his senior year through the Lincoln County High School Co-Op Program.

We are proud to welcome these outstanding young men to our department and grateful for their desire to serve the citizens of Stanford and Lincoln County. We wish them both a safe, successful, and rewarding career in law enforcement and look forward to watching them grow as they serve the community they have always proudly called home.

06/29/2026

Over the next few days we are going to see some intense heat values. Stay hydrated, stay cool if possible, check on the vulnerable. Heat index is expected to be over 100.

06/22/2026

UPDATE: As of 11:30 Somerset Street is back open in 1 lane with flaggers in place.

Somerset Street is closed indefinitely as Atmos and Emergency crews work a natural gas leak. No injuries reported and no evacuations needed at this time.

06/18/2026

We are experiencing numerous city streets and county roads that are flooded. Daylight gives us a false sense of security that it “doesn’t look that bad”. Turn Around Don’t Drown

05/31/2026

We must ensure that his legacy and vision lives on, and we will do everything possible to carry that forward.

Six years…gone by so fast. The difference you have made in this City will be felt far longer than any of us will live to see. The faces of children now adults that have walked in City Hall just to say thank you, the lives changed will march on for countless generations to come. The laughter that rang from friends and family who were always welcomed with open arms and strangers who left as new friends will continue to shape the way we make time for and see the importance of the people over the task. There are not enough words to tell you thank you but know that you have forever changed us.

Yes, we are better financially, staffed stronger than ever, equipped with the tools we need to succeed, growing economically and fiscally, but above all that you showed us how to:

-Lead by example, family is ALWAYS first. Speak truth into their lives, even when they don’t like it. Make time. Love them fiercely!

-Be proud of your hometown, know its history, support it. “They” are you! We need each other more than we want to admit. Heaven will not have sections filled with only the people you like.

-Value others! “I don’t have to know everything. I just need to surround myself with people who do.”
Relationships matter! Surround yourself with people you trust and then empower them to be the best they can be.
I’ve worked a lot of places in my years, but never have I felt more capable and grown so much. I was never afraid to say I made a mistake. I knew I would not be yelled at or condemned, but given the encouragement and whatever help I needed to make it right.

-Love out loud! “He may have made a mistake but he is still my friend and he needs to know he’s loved, so I told him.” Words matter, say them and say them often.

-Fight and fight hard! Then trust God with the outcome. His way is always good. In the mean time, find someone else to help. Your work isn’t done just because life gets hard.

-Be ready, we aren’t home yet! “Y’all listen, if you want to see me again, get your heart and life right with Jesus, ‘cause that’s where I’ll be.”

Mayor Dalton Miller 2020-2026

05/29/2026

Retirement Announcement!

After 20 years of law enforcement service, including time with the Lincoln County Jail, Lincoln County Sheriff’s, and the past 14 years with the Stanford Police Department, Captain Jeremy Garrison is officially signing off for the final time.

Throughout his career, Captain Garrison has served with professionalism, integrity, and developed sincere friendships to many in this county that has impacted not only this department, but the entire community we serve. His experience, guidance, and presence will be missed.

Please take a moment to watch this special send-off from Bluegrass 911 as he goes 10-82 for the final time.

On behalf of the City of Stanford and Police Department, we thank you for your service and your sacrifices.

Enjoy your retirement, Captain.

05/07/2026

UPDATE: As of 12:00 soft lockdown has been lifted.

Highland Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown today after students on the playground reported hearing possible gunshots in the area.

The incident was immediately investigated by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office along with school staff and the School Resource Officer, who was already on scene at the time of the report.

At this time, no threats have been identified and there is no danger to students or staff. The school remained in a soft lockdown out of an abundance of caution while the situation was assessed. Classroom activities continued as normal while access to the building was temporarily restricted.

Student and staff safety remains our top priority. We appreciate the quick response of law enforcement, school personnel, and the patience and cooperation of parents during the incident.