LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton announced plans to recognize members of the Lexington Police Department and representatives of the law enforcement community during a National Police Week ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday in the Government Center Lobby, according to a statement from the City of Lexington Mayor's Office.

The event comes as National Police Week 2026 runs Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, a time to honor fallen officers and the service of law enforcement professionals nationwide.

The presentation will be held at the Government Center Lobby, 200 East Main St., and will feature city public safety officials alongside members of Lexington's law enforcement community. The city said the event will be livestreamed through the city's YouTube channel.

The announcement reflects the city's ongoing focus on public safety initiatives. In her recent State of the City address, Mayor Gorton highlighted that violent crime in Lexington has continued to trend downward, with crime dropping 10.8% between 2024-25, including declines in homicides, firearm assaults, and robberies. The mayor also credited technology-driven policing and the city's Real-Time Intelligence Center with contributing to improved public safety outcomes.

Gorton, a registered nurse who has served in the Mayor's Office for nearly 8 years, has prioritized public safety spending in the city budget. She proposed a $546 million general fund budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, dedicating more than half of the proposed spending to public safety initiatives.