From left, Mayor Joe Meyer; new Officers Robert Rose, Lucas Mann, and Terrell Meadows; and Assistant Chief Justin Wietholter. ‘New’ officers include retired captain with 25 years’ experience COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington swore in three police officers today – two new to the career and department and one a familiar face. In a short ceremony at City Ha...

From left, Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer William Kelley. Kelley the 10th officer hired under retire-rehire program COVINGTON, Ky. – A familiar face was sworn in today as a “new” officer with the Covington Police Department. William Kelley, who retired July 31 after over 23 years with Covington, was rehired on a one-year contract under a program...

Michelle Robinson-Wilson was drawn to a career in public service in Covington by the example of her firefighter father (at left in the historic photo), and her grandfather, who was an auxiliary officer for the then-Latonia Police Department.   Chiefs: Robinson-Wilson epitomized importance of ‘non-sworn personnel’ who make the Department run COVINGTON, Ky. – Michelle Ro...

From left, Chief Brian Valenti, soon-to-be Capt. Justin Bradbury, soon to be Lt. Jay Zerhusen, the retiring Capt. Robert Rose, and Assistant Chief Justin Wietholter. Leadership changes at Covington Police COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Police Captain Robert Rose is retiring after a quarter century with the Department, and his departure is opening the doors for two experienced officers to m...

Familiar restrictions for fireworks display address safety, traffic, parking COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 48th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 1, so the City and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow. ...

Photo one: Covington Police Department’s Community Liaison Unit consists of, from left, Officer Josh Knott, Officer Alex Rose, and Sgt. Rachel White. Photo two: The Community Liaison Unit at a recent event at Kroger, where donated supplies were gathered for Thursday's giveaway. Three-person liaison team elevated, formalized COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Police Officer Rachel ...

Police recruit Garrick Wells receives his badge from Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti (picture 1) after being sworn in by Mayor Joe Meyer (picture 2). Wells sworn in, receives badge in ceremony today COVINGTON, Ky. – For 1½ years, Garrick Wells has been a Covington Police Cadet, learning the basics of law enforcement work through training, observation, and independent study....

Covington's new retirees. From the Fire Department, top row from left: Battalion Chief John Martin, Capt. Todd Wyatt, Engineer Rob Languth, and Firefighter-Paramedic Brian Boyers. From the Police Department, bottom row from left: Capt. William Kelley, Specialist Ron Allen, and Officer Sarah Cruey-Lusardi. COVINGTON, Ky. – A batch of retirements in Covington’s Fire and Police dep...

Photo 1: From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, rehired officers John Mairose and David Lillich, and Mayor Joe Meyer. Photo 2: Mayor Meyer gives Mairose and Lillich the oath of office. Two veteran officers sworn in under state retire-rehire program COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Police Department gained nearly 50 years of experience today when two retired officers were...

July 1 is deadline for graduating seniors to apply COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too soon for upcoming high school graduates to compose an essay that could lead to a $500 college scholarship from Covington’s police union. The deadline is July 1 for the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, which is open to 2024 high school graduates headed to college. “The...