Social Media Ideas for Kentucky's Office Of Homeland Security

Kentucky lawmakers hear warning about foreign cyberattacks on critical infrastructure systems

Kentucky lawmakers say they want to figure out ways to mitigate threats to the state's critical infrastructure and economy. But experts say in order to do that.

UofL, UK selected for national security tech pilot program to fast-track security technology

Two Kentucky universities are joining a new effort to improve national security technology.

Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, becoming Kentucky’s 23rd center to make the switch

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Lexington has transitioned its Enhanced 911 Center to Next Generation 911, becoming the 23rd center in Kentucky to make the switch....

KSP joins state 6-State Trooper Project

Homeland Security launches #DigitalBoundaries campaign to help protect kids online

Homeland Security has launched its summer outreach initiative, #DigitalBoundaries, during Internet Safety Month in June.

Kentucky State Police adds specialized tactical vehicle to fleet

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has added a specialized armored vehicle to its fleet. According to a release by KSP, the “Rook” armored vehicle will enhance its ability...

23 officers graduate from Kentucky Academy of Police Supervision

RICHMOND, KY. (WOWK) - Twenty-three law enforcement officers graduated from the Academy of Police Supervision Class 107 from agencies across the commonwealth, according to the Depa...

Kentucky upgrading to Next Generation 911 system to 'improve speed and accuracy'

Kentucky's public safety technology is getting a major upgrade.

Kentucky State University lifts campus closure after safety threat all clear issued

Kentucky State University has closed its main campus and Benson Farm immediately following recommendations from local law enforcement regarding a potential threat to campus safety.

Beshear: Kentucky secures more than $105 million in FEMA funds for 6 hospitals, KYEM

Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report: Kentucky well-positioned for data centers; Metro Council weighs approach

Kentucky is one of the best states for data center investments, but the state needs more regulatory guardrails, a new report shows.

Kentucky State University lifts campus closure after safety threat all clear issued

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State University has lifted its campus closure after receiving an all clear following a safety threat that prompted officials to shut do...

'All clear' given at Kentucky State University campus after 'potential threat' to safety

KSU said anyone on campus should leave "calmly and immediately."

Kentucky launches interactive dashboard to track domestic violence data, shelter services

Built by the Criminal Justice Statistics Analysis center, the dashboard not only compiles data from state reports going back to 2022, but provides information on available shelters...

Lexington Mayor Gorton honors emergency management teams during national recognition week

June 1-5 marks Emergency Management Professionals Week, and on Wednesday, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton wanted to make sure her city’s first responders understood just how important...

Department’s first-ever explosives dog sniffs out threats for Georgetown police

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The newest officer at Georgetown Police Department has four paws. Clayton, the department’s first-ever explosives dog, is a 2-year-old chocolate...

Local first responders train at Lost River Elementary School

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Earlier on Tuesday, local law enforcement, along with the Bowling Green Fire Department and EMS, conducted important training, preparing for the worst possible...

Harlan County deputy named Kentucky’s school resource officer of the year

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Harlan County deputy who grew up as a self-described at-risk youth is now being recognized as the best school resource officer in Kentucky. De...

New Kentucky Film Office website aims to up number of productions in Bluegrass State

The new website for the Kentucky Film Office hopes to pique interest and streamline the process of making movies in the state.

Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, becoming Kentucky's 23rd center to make the switch

Lexington has transitioned its Enhanced 911 Center to Next Generation 911, becoming the 23rd center in Kentucky to make the switch.

Gov. Beshear announces 2026 Kentucky State Police Youth Academy graduates

ALBANY, Ky. – 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Thursday, according to Governor Andy Beshear. According to a release, the graduates partic...

Gov. Andy Beshear issues state of emergency for Kentucky, cites possible fatalities

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear states that a state of emergency has been issued in Kentucky, citing multiple fatalities are possibly correlated to severe flooding across the Commonweal...

Warren County creates Department of Public Safety

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County government recently approved the creation of a new department, the Department of Public Safety, which will be comprised of both the Warren Co...

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Four central Kentucky EMS agencies are already seeing life-saving results from a new prehospital blood transfusion program — and organizer...