Summary
LMPD says homicides and carjackings are down 30% this year, and a dedicated summer task force working downtown, the waterfront, and Bardstown Road has made about 80 arrests and recovered eight guns in seven weeks. Big ongoing headaches are large unruly crowds on Bardstown Road and at the waterfront, often involving juveniles and 18-21 year olds congregating outside bars.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents, business owners, and visitors in entertainment districts and downtown get a steadier police presence and faster response to takeovers and disturbances.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Safety Committee — September 16, 2026
The mayor's general counsel reported that shootings and homicides dropped more than 20% in 2025 and the city is on pace to match that in 2026. Collaborative efforts like the SFI strategy and the Bardstown Road corridor response were credited with helping.
Public Safety Committee — June 17, 2026
LMPD says homicides and carjackings are down 30% this year, and a dedicated summer task force working downtown, the waterfront, and Bardstown Road has made about 80 arrests and recovered eight guns in seven weeks. Big ongoing headaches are large unruly crowds on Bardstown Road and at the waterfront, often involving juveniles and 18-21 year olds congregating outside bars.
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