1. What does the Strathmoor Village Police Department do?

    The Strathmoor Village Police Department (SVPD) are considered
    speciality police: Officers who go beyond just responding to a call.
    Many larger departments have so many calls backed-up they place
    less emergent calls for service at the bottom of the list. SVPD
    specializes in answering those calls for assistance that are important to
    you regardless how big or small the problem may be.


2. What services do the Strathmoor Village Police Officers
provide?

  • The SVPD provides a number of services that you benefit from:

  1. Patrol neighborhood streets on a regular basis, day and night.
  2. Enforce city ordinances, including parking, loud noises, and garbage.
  3. Check on doors, windows, and ramps at businesses after working hours.
  4. Check on homes when people are on vacation. Walk around the property,
    check doors, windows, and garages.
  5. Watch out for speeding drivers and other drivers who are a danger to the
    public.
  6. Enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  7. Help motorists who need assistance with flat tires, stalled vehicles, or other
    problems.
  8. Check on the welfare of residents at the request of out-of-town family
    members.
  9. Conduct security surveys for homes and businesses.
  10. Help with animal control and enforcement of city and county ordinances.
  11. Help Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Often Strathmoor
    officers are the first professionals on the scene.
  12. Respond to fire alarms.
  13. Go to court to testify about charges against people who have violated laws.
  14. Counsel troubled persons & provide information on where people can get
    more help.
  15. Mediate disputes, often between neighbors who have disagreements.
  16. Intervene in domestic violence situations, including abuse of spouses,
    children, or older family members.
  17. Respond to burglar alarms.
  18. Conduct crime scene investigations.
  19. Respond to calls about missing persons and runaway children.
  20. Prepare reports on crimes against property: vandalism and theft.
  21. Respond to silent holdup alarms at businesses.
  22. Investigate reports from residents about suspected gang activity.
  23. Give warnings to young people and closely monitor activities of those who
    might be involved in gang activities.
  24. Investigate suspicious persons and vehicles.
  25. Conduct building searches when tenants or residents suspect there may
    have been a break-in.
  26. Investigate illegal drug activity.


3. When should I call 911 instead of SVPD?

    Ask yourself, "Do I feel threatened, endangered, at risk, or in harm's   
    way?"  Any of these feelings should make you realize that you are in an
    emergency situation and should immediately contact 911.

    For non-emergency situations, such as issues with a neighbor's pet,
    parking violations around your home, questions about city ordinances
    or our Vacation Watch Program, please contact the SVPD at (502)
    432-8900 or email us at policedept@strathmoorpd.com.


4. Why am I paying for Louisville Metro Police and
Strathmoor Village Police too?

    You're not.  It has long been misunderstood that you are paying taxes
    for LMPD.  The fact is you, as a citizen of Strathmoor Village, are
    exempt from the Urban Services Tax (UST) which Louisville uses to
    fund garbage collection, fire protection and police protection within the
    Metro area.

    In 2009, the UST cost Louisvillians .3666 per $100 of assessed value
    of your home.  You do not pay this.  You pay Strathmoor Village
    property tax.  The 2009 SV property tax amount is .31 per $100 plus a
    $95 fire assessment.  This property tax not only provides you with
    Waste Management garbage collection, contracted service with
    Louisville fire protection, and SVPD, but also all the special services
    you enjoy as a citizen of Strathmoor Village.

    If you call Louisville Metro Police Department or 911, they will respond
    to your call. There is no charge. They cannot, however, provide many of
    the services that SVPD provides on a personal level due to Louisville's
    lack of authority or man power.  A few of these include enforcement of
    SV ordinances, consistent patrol presence, vacation house checks,
    and a quick response to non-emergency calls.


    If you have any further questions concerning the
    Strathmoor Village PD, please don't hesitate to call 432-
    8900 or email policedept@strathmoorpd.com.
Strathmoor Village Police Services and most
Frequently Asked Questions
Strathmoor Village Police Department
Republic Bank Building                                                                                                                                  email: policedept@strathmoorpd.com
2801 Bardstown Road * Louisville, KY 40205                                                                                                                             ph: (502) 432-8900