A highly-respected law enforcement veteran who’s trained military and police units all over the world has been named assistant chief of the London Police Department.Bobby Day brings 31 years of experience and a long list of awards and certifications to his role as assistant chief.“He is the most qualified person law enforcement person I know…
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Laurel County drug interdiction task force created
Laurel County launches new drug interdiction task force. Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London Police Chief Chuck Johnson, and Appalachia HIDTA Executive Director Vic Brown announced the formation of the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force. The Task Force is a joint venture between the Laurel County Sheriff's Office and London Police Department with funding…
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Officer Ben Webb promoted to corporal
London Police Officer Ben Webb has been promoted to the rank of corporal, Chief Chuck Johnson announced Wednesday.Webb has been with the LPD for three and half years. He began his law enforcement career with the Manchester City Police in January 2019, and joined the LPD in August of 2019.He has a Bachelor’s Degree in…
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Corporal Drew Jackson promoted to sergeant
London Police Corporal Drew Jackson has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, Chief Chuck Johnson announced Wednesday.Sgt. Jackson has been with the LPD since November 2018, and was promoted to corporal in 2020. He began his law enforcement career at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 after graduating from Clay County High School.During…
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