Kyle Blankenship
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Service Record
Lexington Kentucky Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Salary | $70,748 (2021)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Suspended[2] |
Incident Reports
2022 Policy Violations
Blankenship would seize drugs and personal items during traffic stops and other investigations, but failed to log the items or enter them into evidence.[2]
On May 5, 2022, Blankenship brought his department vehicle to the repair yard for maintenance. The evidence was discovered in the trunk of the vehicle.[2]
A drug test given to Blankenship was negative.[2]
Response Timeline
The department opened an investigation and reviewed Blankenship's body-worn camera video from January 1 to May 2022. Police found other violations of orders and procedures.[2]
On September 8, 2022, Blankenship was suspended for three months.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Kyle Blankenship, Police Officer, City of Lexington, govSalaries
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Beth Musgrave, Lexington police officer suspended for three months after drugs found in trunk of cruiser, Lexington Herald-Leader, 2022-09-20
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