Kentucky State Police Post 4 Conducts December Enforcement Patrols in Louisville Metro Area
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 2025) –Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 troopers, along with Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) officers conducted enforcement patrols throughout the Louisville Metro area during the month of December as part of an ongoing effort to improve roadway safety, deter criminal activity, and reduce dangerous driving behaviors.
In addition to traffic enforcement, the Kentucky State Police have expanded enforcement patrols into areas of Louisville Metro experiencing higher occurrences of automobile thefts, increasing trooper visibility and proactive policing in those communities. Troopers also assisted with traffic collisions throughout the Louisville Metro area, helping ensure scenes were secure, traffic flow was restored, and motorists received assistance.
The patrols focused on high-traffic corridors and areas with a history of collisions, with troopers and CVE officers actively enforcing traffic laws related to speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, commercial vehicle safety compliance, and other violations that contribute to serious crashes.
During December, KSP Post 4 troopers and CVE officers reported the following enforcement activity in the Louisville Metro area:
- 356 total citations issued
- 49 total safety inspections conducted
- 117 speeding citations
- 40 seat belt citations
- 21 citations for no insurance
- 5 reckless driving charges
- 13 drivers charged with operating on a suspended license
- 4 DUI arrests
- 23 total arrests
- 11 warrants executed
“These enforcement efforts are about protecting the public and preventing tragedies before they happen,” said Post 4 Captain Jeremy Smith. “By expanding our patrols into areas experiencing increased criminal activity, including auto thefts, we are working to enhance public safety and deter further offenses.”
Kentucky State Police Post 4 remains committed to a sustained, visible enforcement presence in the Louisville Metro and Post 4 areas, sending a clear message that dangerous driving and criminal behavior on our roadways will not be tolerated.
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