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Lexington council hears caution, clarification on memorandum with U.S. Marshals
Summary
A public commentator urged caution before expanding partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service; police representatives said the memorandum continues a 30-year local partnership focused on locating people with active warrants and recovering missing children, and does not involve ICE.
A public speaker and council members pressed for clarity on a memorandum of understanding between Lexington police and the U.S. Marshals Service, which council members later approved as part of a package of new business.
Tyler Starrett, a resident from District 9, told the Urban County Council he was not "advocat[ing] against the police department" or the U.S. Marshals Service but urged "a bit of caution." He said Lexington has seen reported violent crimes fall since 2023 and asked that any federal partnership be examined to avoid "alienating the more vulnerable portions of our community…
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