Louisville Division of Police

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The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Louisville Division of Police had an authorized strength of 733 personnel and previously served a population of approximately 263,000.

Fallen Heroes

93 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Louisville Division of Police.

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Photo of Simon R. Cannon
Patrolman
Simon R. Cannon
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Dec 13th, 1907
Photo of Theodore Bossung
Patrolman
Theodore Bossung
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Duty-Related Illness
Fri, Nov 15th, 1907
Photo of John Dolan
Patrolman
John Dolan
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Dec 20th, 1904
Photo of James Henry Purdon
Patrolman
James Henry Purdon
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Fire
Sat, Jul 27th, 1901
Photo of Fred J. Richterkessing
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Apr 1st, 1901
Photo of John Horan
Patrolman
John Horan
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Animal (Accidental)
Thu, Nov 15th, 1900
Photo of Joseph J. Heffernan
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sun, Aug 14th, 1898
Photo of John T. O'Brien
Patrolman
John T. O'Brien
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Nov 5th, 1897
Photo of Edward Byrnes
Patrolman
Edward Byrnes
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Jul 4th, 1895
Photo of Birch Puff
Patrolman
Birch Puff
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Heart Attack
Sat, Nov 29th, 1890
Photo of George E. Roberts
Patrolman
George E. Roberts
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Assault
Mon, Jul 7th, 1890
Photo of James W. Jones
Patrolman
James W. Jones
Louisville Division of Police (KY)
Stabbing (Intentional)
Thu, Aug 16th, 1888