COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s police union wants to give $500 to a high school senior who is headed to college.
To earn the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, seniors have to fill out the attached application and write an essay answering “What does living in Covington mean to me?” The essay should be 400 to 700 words long and must be original and...
Covington’s public safety officers practice entering a school building and rescuing victims earlier today. Forming the protective shield are Police Officers Matt Raabe, Rachel White and Gregg Andrews (behind White). Behind them are Fire Department recruits Chase Autry and Brandon Padilla. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Bloemer is in the back.
Active shooter training preps recruits for worst. G...
With Covington Police Chief Rob Nader among those watching, Mayor Joe Meyer swore in the new recruits this morning in the City Commission Chambers.
‘Largest class in a while’ to fill gaps created by retirements
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington swore in five police recruits this morning, its largest class in recent memory, police officials said.
In a ceremony attended by sev...
New Covington Police Officer Brad Morris, second from right, poses with, from left, Sgt. Jennifer Rudolph, Chief Rob Nader, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Captain Greg Jones.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who has eight years of experience as a police officer in other Northern Kentucky cities.
Brad Morris was sworn in this morning by ...
From left, newly promoted Captain Justin Wietholter, Chief Rob Nader, newly promoted Assistant Chief Brian Valenti, and retiring Assistant Chief Brian Steffen listen as the Board of Commissioners praised Covington’s police department as “the best police force in Kentucky.”
Police, fire assistant chiefs praised as mentors
COVINGTON, Ky. - In an evening filled with effusive p...
Friday event honors City’s first responder military veterans
COVINGTON, Ky. - With nearly 50 military veterans serving in its Police and Fire departments, Monday’s holiday will be particularly meaningful at the City of Covington.
Ahead of the solemnity of Veterans Day, however, comes the festivity:
Friday night, a public event at Braxton Brewing Co. ...
New recruit Paul Mace, center, poses with, from left, Captain Greg Jones, Assistant Chief Brian Steffen, Captain Brian Valenti, and Mayor Joe Meyer.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer comes to the City from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he’s been a security officer for nearly three years.
Paul Mace was sworn in Monday morning by Mayor Joe...
One of the “stars of the show” at the 2018 Touch a Truck event was the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle used by Covington Police and other law enforcement agencies in Northern Kentucky during hostage situations.
Show-and-tell event showcases safety, service vehicles
COVINGTON, Ky. - Trucks and equipment will fill the Latonia Shopping Center’s parking lot next ...
Covington Police Chief Rob Nader, left, talks about opportunities in Covington after handing David Krull Jr. his badge. Krull was sworn in this morning by Mayor Joe Meyer, center, who read him the oath of office spelled out in the Kentucky Constitution.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer is a deputy jailer who has eight years’ experience working at the Kento...
Familiar restrictions address safety, traffic
COVINGTON, Ky. - Enormous crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sept. 1, so Covington is putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow.
The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, mo...