Metro officials outline proposed public safety budget
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg outlined a proposed public safety budget that includes over $10 million in projects and investments for public safety agencies. The proposal includes funding for a new First Responder Training Facility, replacement of aging breathing gear for the Louisville Fire Department, and expansion of the Drone as First Responder program.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, along with LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey and Captain Donovan Sims of the Louisville Fire Department, outlined the public safety portion of the proposed budget on Tuesday. The proposal includes over $10 million in projects and investments for public safety agencies. Key allocations include $5 million for a new First Responder Training Facility in South Louisville and $5 million to replace aging breathing gear for the Louisville Fire Department. The budget also funds the expansion of the Drone as First Responder program with $400,000 and the Star Chase pilot program with over $100,000 to track fleeing criminals. Additionally, $505,000 is allocated to continue Community Violence Intervention sites after federal funding ended.
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