Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that deputies, detectives and staff had a busy year in 2023. There was a total of 22,416 calls for service. Sheriff Root says this total reflects the effectiveness of deputies on patrol, consistent law enforcement, cooperation between first responder agencies and citizen support. Below is a listing of the more significant calls for service:
· Disturbance complaints- including (prowlers, noise, shooting guns, refusal to leave, disputes, and harassment—5,839
· Traffic complaints-including (Dui, road rage, reckless driving)—1236
· School Safety Walk Throughs–261
· Traffic crashes investigated-913
· Death Investigations-27(includes drug overdoses and suicides)
· Murder -3, and 4 attempted murder
· Speak to deputy –1647
· Violent crimes (including Robbery, Rape, Kidnapping)-22
· Suicidal subjects, mentally ill, out of control –612
· Domestic violence complaints –(Including assaults)- 650
· Drug complaints- 122
· Drug arrests-360 on 983 counts
· Extra patrol requests – 788
· ATL (Attempt to Locate)—809
· Checking on the well-being of persons –(Welfare check)–871
· Suspicious persons – 366
· Missing persons including juvenile runaways–143
· Alarms –1595
· Escorts (including funeral escorts)-292
· Burglary and thefts-534
· Vandalism-43
· Assisting social services with referrals–204
· Prisoner transports/mental instability transports—376
· Serving warrants/summons/civil process—632
· Motorists Assists:289
· Safety education programs for the public including churches, and schools-92
· Dui arrests—-88
· Gunshot victims—16
· Miscellaneous calls for service—-3,582
Total calls for Service for the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office for 2023————22,416
Sheriff Root said citizens can expect the same level of professional and courteous service from the Sheriff’s office this upcoming year. He said there will be a continued emphasis on the removal of intoxicated drivers from the road and the “War on Drugs.”