Kyle Blankenship

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Service Record

Lexington Kentucky Police Department

Main article: 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

Training and Tactics rating: bad
Protect & Serve rating: neutral
Individual Rights rating: neutral
Accountability and Integrity rating: bad
Off Duty rating: neutral
Ratings Definitions

References

  1. ↑ Kyle Blankenship, Police Officer, City of Lexington, govSalaries
  2. ↑ 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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