Taylor Mill Police Department Receives Fifth Consecutive CALEA Accreditation: The Taylor Mill Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The CALEA accreditation is a rigorous process that involves meeting a comprehensive set of professional standards designed to enhance the delivery of public safety services. Achieving accreditation requires demonstrating compliance with policies and procedures across critical areas, including accountability, transparency, and community engagement. Chief James Mills emphasized the significance of this accomplishment, stating, “Earning our fifth CALEA accreditation is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our officers and staff. This process ensures that we uphold the highest standards in law enforcement, which translates to safer neighborhoods and stronger trust with the community we serve.” According to Chief Mills, maintaining CALEA accreditation is vital for the Taylor Mill Police Department because it provides a framework for continuous improvement. “Accreditation helps us align our practices with the best in the field, ensuring that we stay proactive and responsive to the evolving needs of our residents. It’s not just about recognition; it’s about delivering the quality of service our community deserves.” The Taylor Mill Police Department first achieved CALEA accreditation in 2010, and this milestone marks its fifth consecutive accreditation cycle. The department is among a select group of agencies nationwide to receive this distinction, and one of only three in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, reinforcing its position as a leader in law enforcement excellence. The Taylor Mill Police Department extends its gratitude to the community for their support and partnership, which are essential to achieving this honor. The department remains committed to fostering transparency, building trust, and ensuring public safety for all.  

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Taylor Mill PD Practices Safe Distancing

 

We have been working hard to not only protect You, our customer, but also to protect our police officers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  We have made sure our officers have the personal protective equipment they need to keep them safe and on the job so they are ready to respond to your public safety needs.  Similarly, Taylor Mill  residents such as Kim Vaal, have taken their own measures to protect our officers and keep them fit for duty.  Out of the goodness of her heart and at her own expense,  she made washable N95 Masks  for all of our police officers. Depicted below is Sergeant Ken Holstein promoting social distancing.  We are very proud that Governor Andy Beshear displayed this photo during his statewide televised COVID-19 news briefing on April 15th, as he called attention to TMPD following his COVID-19 precautions.
You may have recently observed two police cruisers traveling down your street, one car directly behind the other.  This is another impact of the pandemic.  We recently had two officers graduate from police basic training, officers Nathan Kling and Jordan Norris.  Both recruits drive a patrol car, however they follow directly behind their field training officer (FTO). Under routine conditions the new officers and the FTO ride in the same cruiser.  However COVID-19 concerns and social distancing compliance are causing us to train our officers in a modified fashion, in order to enhance safety for our entire staff.
We can’t thank the Taylor Mill Community enough for your continued and unwavering support,  of YOUR Police Department. Especially during these difficult times.  As the Governor says, we will get through this and we will get through this together.  Stand Strong Taylor Mill!
Stay safe and Healthy,

 

Steve Knauf, Police Chief and Commissioner Mark Kreimborg, Police Liason