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Louisville Police Spend $66 M Overtime, 911 Delay Sparks Audit

4/23/2026

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LMPD spent $66 million on overtime in three years, with Sergeant Todd Jenkins earning $176,000 in 2024.
The department is down about 300 officers while Louisville’s homicide rate falls.
On Jan. 12 2024, officers delayed a 911 response for nearly three hours after Sergeant Jenkins told them not to go because of shift change.
Council vice chair Tammy Hawkins will back an independent audit of LMPD overtime to assess city needs.

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LMPD spent $66 million on overtime in three years, with Sergeant Todd Jenkins earning $176,000 in 2024.
The department is down about 300 officers while Louisville’s homicide rate falls.
On Jan. 12 2024, officers delayed a 911 response for nearly three hours after Sergeant Jenkins told them not to go because of shift change.
Council vice chair Tammy Hawkins will back an independent audit of LMPD overtime to assess city needs.