COVINGTON, KY -- On Monday, October 16, the Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind and the Covington Police Department will be conducting the 2017 White Cane Safety Day event. The event includes demonstrations of electronics and gadgets used by the blind and visually impaired to navigate in their daily lives. Additionally, there will be a demonstration on how use the white cane. White Cane Safety ...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the retirement of Captain Amanda Donelan and Sergeant Wes Cook, thanking each of them for over 20 years of service with the Covington Police Department. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners approved four promotions within the department. Capt. Donelan and Sgt. Cook’s retirements will be in effect October 1, 2...

Today, September 25, 2017, John Mairose III was sworn into the Covington Police Department as a Grade 1 Patrol Officer. Mairose accompanies his father Detective Mairose in serving the Covington Police Department. The City congratulates Officer Mairose on this accomplishment and thanks him for his service!

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved thirteen promotions within the Fire Department and four promotions within the Police Department. Beginning with the Police Department, Captain Pat Swift was promoted to Assistant Chief of Services.  Captain Swift has served with the Covington Police Department for over 26 years.  He has a master’s degree...

COVINGTON, KY – On Monday, August 28, the Covington Police Department issued an update confirming 20 year old Damondre Williams had been arrested for the double shootings that occurred in Covington on August 1, 2017. On August 1, Covington police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 13th Street in reference to a verbal argument that involved a group of people. As officers responde...

COVINGTON, KY - The annual Labor Day weekend fireworks show is just around the corner. This year's Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest is set for Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the riverfront. The City and the Covington Police Department (CPD) want to provide residents, businesses and visitors with the following information to ensure a safe and orderly Covington, as well a...

  COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, August 22, the City of Covington made an announcement, naming Assistant Chief of Police of Operations Robert Nader to the Chief of Police position. Nader has served 20 years with the Covington Police Department. Upon Chief Bryan Carter’s retirement, Nader will assume the Chief of Police position on September 1, 2017. Chief Robert Nader stated, “...

COVINGTON, KY – On Thursday, August 17, the City of Covington invites citizens to cheer on the Covington Police and Fire Departments as they participate in the Florence Freedom’s “Covington Guns & Hoses” softball pre-game. The softball game starts at 5:35 p.m. at the UC Health Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042. Presented by Smoke Justis, the “Covingto...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, August 8, the City of Covington announced the retirement of Chief of Police Bryan Carter, thanking him for his 27 years of service with the Covington Police Department. Carter’s retirement will go into effect September 1, 2017. Chief of Police Bryan Carter stated, “Serving the Covington community over the last 27 years have been the most rewarding of m...

The City of Covington is currently seeking School Crossing Guards to join its Police Department. Job Title: School Crossing Guard Department: Police Department Salary: $9.77/per hour Summary: Duty Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday when school is in session) Benefits: Normal pay for Holidays, Christmas Break...