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BARDSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
212 Nelson County Plaza

The Bardstown Police Department is a progressive department dedicated to making the City of Bardstown a safe community to live in and a great place to call home. The Police Department is staffed with 23 sworn personnel and 2 non-sworn personnel.

The Administrative Division consists of the Chief of Police, Charles Marksbury, who presides over the police department. Chief Marksbury has 20+ years of experience and knowledge. Chief Marksbury has been Chief of Police for the last 8 years. The Captain of Police or Assistant Chief is Will Strunk. The Captain's responsibilities include the supervision of the police department and maintaining the evidence room. The Third Shift supervisors are Patrol Sergeant Ray Lewis and Patrol Sergeant Chris Brandon.

The Criminal Investigations Division consists of three detectives who work 1st and 2nd shifts. At least one detective is on call 24/7 rotating every other week to ensure coverage for the City. Detective Sergeant Tom Roby is also assigned to the Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force. Detective Sergeant Roby investigates all illegal drug activity reported to the Bardstown Police Department. Detective Barbara Roby and Detective Larry Coombs specialize in all felony investigations that include crimes against persons and property.

The Patrol Division consists of 16 officers who perform daily police duties. These duties include, but are not limited to, traffic enforcement, investigating injury and non-injury accidents, responding to calls for service, domestic situations, assaults, etc. Patrol Officers work four, ten-hour days and have overlapping hours during peak hours. The three shifts are: 1st 7am-5pm; 2nd 4pm-2am; and 3rd 9pm- 7am.

The K9 Officer is used to reduce drug activity in the City of Bardstown. The K9 can be used to search cars, houses, and many other areas in a short amount of time requiring patrol officers to be tied up less and keeping manpower at it highest peak. For further information contact Officer Jason Ellis.

The Dare Officer teaches children drug abuse prevention and provides students with skills necessary to resist negative peer pressure, avoid temptation and also how to deal with violence. For further information contact Officer Tom Blair.

The Explorer Program is a career education program for young men and women who are between the ages of 14 and 20 and are interested in learning about or possibly becoming a police officer. The program helps young people mature and prepares them to become responsible and caring adults. For an Explorer pamphlet contact Officer John Snellen.

The Administrative Assistant runs the record sections of the police department and takes care of the day-to-day report requests. The hours to pick up reports are: 8am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. For further information contact Anne Geoghegan.

The Bardstown Police Department encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to facilitate the maximum use of resources.

In an emergency please Dial 911

If you would like more information on the services provided please e-mail or call the following:

Charles D. Marksbury
Chief of Police
Marksbur@bardstowncable.net
502-348-6811

Will Strunk
Captain/Asst. Chief of Police
strunk@bardstowncable.net
502-348-6811