Burnside Police Department, 7933 S Highway 27, Burnside, KY (2026)

12/11/2025

Thank you to Dr. Denny Brummett and Jason Tucker for their generous donation to the Burnside Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program. We truly appreciate your partnership with the Burnside Police Department and your continued support in helping make Christmas a little brighter for the children in the Burnside community this year.

This year’s Shop with a Cop will be in memory of Dr. David Brummett and JC Tucker.

11/11/2025

To our veterans.... Thank You. Thank you for the sacrifices that you and your family members have made. You’re among the best our nation has to offer. God bless you and your families.

We would like to specifically thank these members of the Burnside Police Department. Detective Matthew Brown (United States Army), and Officer Andrew Payne (United States Marine Corps).

Thank you for your sacrifice, your service to our country, and your continued service to our community.

05/01/2025

With National Police Week upon us in the coming weeks, the Burnside Police Department would like to honor our hometown fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Over the course of many months of preparation, Chief Mike Hill established the first recorded timeline of Burnside Police Chiefs since the City of Burnside's incorporation in the late 1800's. Four fallen officers were identified as having lost their lives while protecting our community during this search. Their devotion to the City of Burnside will not fade back into the pages of history.

Please join us on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 2:00PM, to commemorate the lives of these local heroes at the unveiling of the Burnside Fallen Officer Memorial in Cole Park (100 Cole Park Drive, Burnside, KY 42519). We will hear testimonies from local leaders and law enforcement representatives, recognize present family members, and host an outdoor reception following the ceremony.

This event has an open invitation for all, and we encourage the public to spread this announcement of the Memorial so that we may salute their years of service with the community they so deeply cared for. Please share this announcement with former and current police officers, especially those affiliated with Burnside or the Pulaski County area.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13

12/23/2024

The Burnside Police Department is pleased to announce that on Saturday December 21st 2024, officers with the Burnside Police Department, officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, an officer from the Kentucky Park Rangers, an officer from the Pulaski County Detention Center, Mayor Robert Lawson, employees of the City of Burnside, Eddie and Krista Glover, and Burnside Elementary School Principle April Mounce had the privilege to es**rt numerous children from the Burnside community on a Christmas shopping trip at Somerset Wal-Mart.

The day started out with breakfast provided by Wal-Mart for all the children, families, and the officers.

The children were selected through the Family Resource Center at Burnside Elementary. The partnership with the Burnside Elementary School was invaluable in locating the children and determining what needs they had prior to shopping, such as winter coats or shoes. Each child got to spend a portion of funds on gifts and the other portion on clothing items.

Events like these are important to the Burnside Police Department. It is an opportunity to show the kids a side of the officers they may not get to see. It provides a personal and positive interaction between each child and officer during the event.

The Burnside Police Department wants to recognize all the sponsors that purchased ads on our 2025 calendar as the proceeds go to fund the event.

The Burnside Police Department wants to give a special thanks to Eddie and Daisy Glover, Michelle Morrow, Play Mart, Inc, Wal-Mart and Slate Branch Super Stop who went above and beyond to make this event possible.

12/11/2024

Officer Andrew Payne of the Burnside Police Department was honored at the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety yearly banquet on December 11, 2024, in Lexington, KY for his efforts in detecting and arresting impaired drivers. Officer Payne located and arrested numerous impaired drivers in 2024.

Officer Payne was presented with a plaque honoring his efforts in detecting and arresting impaired drivers. Officer Payne was honored in the division that covers law enforcement agencies with 1-10 officers.

We want to thank Officer Payne for his efforts and dedication in making our roadways safer for the citizens of Pulaski County.

04/29/2024

Over the past few weeks, I have been researching the history of the Burnside Police Department. During this research I have read through old newspaper articles, old city records, conducted online research, and spoke with several lifelong citizens of Burnside to obtain the names and years of service of any former Town Marshal’s or Police Chief’s. Below is the list that I have compiled with so far.

BURNSIDE TOWN MARSHAL’S/CHIEF’S
1. City Marshal John Coomer-1895-1913 (Killed in Line of Duty)
2. City Marshal N.E. Pitman-1919-1921
3. City Marshal Henry Phillips-1922-1924
4. City Marshal Hiram Gregory-1924-1926 (Killed in Line of Duty)
5. City Marshal Charlie Wright- 1926-1926 (Killed in Line of Duty)
6. City Marshal Quincy Hardwick- 1926-1927
7. City Marshal General Sloan- 1927-1928
8. City Marshal Paul Sargent- 1928-1929
9. City Marshal C.T Nor- 1929-1930
10. City Marshal John Norfleet- 1930-1932
11. City Marshal Mark Williams-1932
12. City Marshal Luther McWhorter- 1932-1934
13. City Marshal Ed Hargis- 1934-1938
14. City Marshal Jack Howard- 1938-1940
15. City Marshal B.A. Calhoun- 1940-1941
16. City Marshal H.C. Brown 1941-1942
17. City Marshal Shell Green-1942
18. City Marshal George Southwood- 1942-1944
19. City Marshal James Sutherland 1944-1945
20. City Marshal Al Plumee 1945-1946
21. City Marshal Archie Taylor 1946
22. City Marshal John Haste 1946
23. City Marshal George Southwood- 1946-1948 (Killed in Line of Duty)
24. City Marshal Reed Crenshaw 1948-1949
25. City Marshal Elmer Weddle 1949
26. City Marshal J.O. McDowell-1949-1951
27. City Marshal Paul Dickens-1951
28. Chief of Police Heron Walden-1951-1957
29. Chief of Police Raymond Moore-1957-1958
30. Chief of Police Ralph Wright-1958-1959
31. Chief of Police Bob Grider- 1959-1963
32. Chief of Police W.M. Hardwick- 1963-1964
33. Chief of Police Eugene Norfleet- 1965-1968
34. Chief of Police Leroy Branscum-1968
35. Chief of Police Clinton Nichols-1968-1969
36. Chief of Police Bill Lowery-1969-1975
37. Chief of Police Dee Haste- 1975-1976
38. Chief of Police Charles Stamper-1976-1979
39. Chief of Police Gerald Meece- 1979-1988
40. Chief of Police Gary Hampton-1988-2004
41. Chief of Police Eddie Glover-2004-2009 (Retired)
42. Chief of Police Craig Whitaker- 2009-2017 (Retired)
43. Chief of Police Mike Hill 2017- Present

I have been able to create a good time line with the exception of between the years of 1914 through 1918. If anyone can share any knowledge about anyone on the list or has knowledge of someone that I may have accidently omitted from the list please contact me at [email protected]. I have plans to create a memorial plaque with all the former Town Marshal's and Police Chief's to be displayed in the Burnside Police Department.

09/13/2023

BURNSIDE, KENTUCKY (September 11, 2023) — The Burnside Police Department (BPD) has received re-accreditation from the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP).

Those law enforcement agencies that meet the standards set by the Chiefs of Police Accreditation Program demonstrate they meet a high level of professional standards for efficient and effective operations. Agencies that achieve accreditation have examined all aspects of their operations. They have made conscious decisions about policies and procedures that fit the law enforcement requirements of their jurisdictions and have implemented those policies and trained their employees in their use.

The overall goal of the accreditation program is to promote professionalism and improve the delivery of law enforcement services. Accreditation gives Burnside Police Department the tools necessary to ensure that all policies and procedures conform to the most up-to-date professional law enforcement standards and best practices.

State accreditation through the KACP is not mandatory, but participation demonstrates Burnside Police Department’s commitment to professional excellence in serving the community.

Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping institutions evaluate and improve their overall performance. The cornerstone of this strategy lies in setting standards — 177 of them for KACP — containing a clear statement of professional objectives. KACP required each agency be re-evaluated for accreditation every four years.

After agencies conduct a thorough analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives, the department applies for accreditation. Once the procedures are in place, a team of independent professionals is assigned to verify that all applicable standards have been successfully implemented.

The independent assessment team during its inspection of the agencies goes beyond policy review and examines the application of those policies. After the initial review of an agency’s policies and documentation, the team conducts a site visit inspecting facilities, interviewing officers and civilian staff as well as inspecting police vehicles and equipment. The process culminates with a decision by an authoritative body that the institution is worthy of accreditation.

Accreditation reflects that Burnside Police Department is carefully measured against an established set of standards and meets or exceeds professionally accepted practices in law enforcement. The standards used in this program were developed by the KACP membership and are reviewed each year to determine if changes are necessary or additional standards should be in place.

Re-accreditation would not have been possible without the work of the entire staff at the Burnside Police Department. It would also not have been possible without the continued support of Mayor Robert Lawson and the Burnside City Council.

“I am very proud of our officers for this achievement,” Chief Hill said. “This is a direct reflection on their level of professionalism and devotion to our community.”

“I would like to thank Somerset Police Chief Hunt who presented this award to us tonight,” Hill stated. Chief Hunt was the President of the KACP at the time of our re-accreditation. “Chief Hunt and the Somerset Police Department have been a great Law Enforcement partner to the Burnside Police Department,” Hill stated.

(Pictured left to right; Burnside Police Chief Mike Hill, and Somerset Police Chief William Hunt)

09/13/2022

The Burnside Police Department is pleased to welcome its newest hired Police Officer to join our patrol division.

Officer Zach Mayfield is a native of Pulaski County Kentucky and was raised in Bronston community. Officer Mayfield married his wife Shelby in 2021. Officer Mayfield is the son of Brian (Shannon) Mayfield of Somerset and Kelly Hutchison of Bronston. Officer Mayfield is a 2013 Graduate of Southwestern High School. In 2016 Officer Mayfield obtained an associate Degree in applied science with a criminal justice core from Somerset Community College.

Officer Mayfield began his career in law enforcement in January 2017 with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Officer Mayfield is graduate of Basic Training class 483. Officer Mayfield served as a deputy for 3 years. In October of 2020 Officer Mayfield was promoted to the Rank of Patrol Sergeant. Officer Mayfield is a graduate of A.P.S. (Academy of Police Supervision) class #87. Officer Mayfield remained the rank of Sgt. until his departure with the Sheriff’s Office.

During Officer Mayfield’s tenure with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s office, Officer Mayfield received several accommodations and awards. Those awards include, 2019 Deputy of the Year, Life Saving Award, several Sheriff’s Accommodations and a Meritorious Service award.

Officer Mayfield stated that he is thankful for the opportunity to serve the community that has given him so much in his life. Officer Mayfield attended Burnside Elementary School, and played little league baseball here in Burnside. “Burnside has always been a special place to me.” Officer Mayfield loves the small-town environment and is a proponent of community-oriented policing. I look forward to serving the citizens of Burnside to the best of my ability.

The hiring of Officer Mayfield fully staffs the Burnside Police Department with six full time officers.

Please help us in welcoming Officer Mayfield to our agency.

09/12/2022

The Burnside Police Department wants to congratulates Detective Phillip Woodall on his retirement and thank him for his 40 years of law enforcement service to our community. Det. Woodall has been a lifelong public servant joining the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and serving until 1974. Det. Woodall then joined the Kentucky State Police as a radio operator in 1975 and was employed there until 1977. Det. Woodall joined the Somerset Police Department in 1978 and was employed there until 1989. From there Det. Woodall joined the Pulaski County 911 Dispatch Center and was employed there from 1989 until 1998. Next, Det. Woodall joined the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control working there from 1998 until 2005. Most recently Det. Woodall joined the Burnside Police Department in 2005 and worked there until his retirement in 2022. His wealth and knowledge will be greatly missed.

From all of us at the Burnside Police Department, we wish you the very best in your retirement, extending our sincere gratitude for the years of service to the residents of our community. Thank you for a job well done!

07/25/2022

The Burnside Police Department is seeking the public’s help in trying to identify the individual in these pictures. The individual was involved in criminal activity in Burnside on the late-night hours of July 14th 2022. If anyone has any knowledge of the crime or recognizes the individual, please contact the Burnside Police Dept. at 606-561-3405.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

04/26/2022

On 04/22/2022 Officer Brown of the Burnside Police Department participated in career day Burnside Elementary School. Officer Brown spoke to several classes about becoming Police Officers.

On 04/26/2022 Chief Mike Hill participated in career day at Southern Elementary School. Chief Hill spoke with five classes about becoming Police Officers.

We had a lot of students showing interest in becoming Police Officers. We would like to thank Burnside Elementary School and Southern Elementary School for the invitation to participate in career day. I hope the students enjoyed it as much as we did. We had a great time!!!!

03/30/2022

For Immediate Release:
March 30, 2022

A joint investigation between the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' Law Enforcement Special Investigation Unit and the Burnside Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Somerset, Kentucky man earlier this month.

Jake G. Crabtree, 25, was arrested on March 17 in reference to an indictment warrant passed down from the Pulaski County Grand Jury earlier in the month. The indictment warrant charges Crabtree with the theft of personal items over $1,000 and criminal mischief under $1,000. Crabtree was also being sought on two warrants for probation violations.

The charges stemmed from the joint investigation into reported cargo thefts, including catalytic converters, that had occurred throughout southeastern Kentucky at boating access areas.

Utilizing enhanced camera equipment and surveillance, officers monitored several locations in the Burnside, Kentucky area and were able to gain crucial information leading to the issuance of a search warrant for Crabtree’s residence. During the ex*****on of the search warrant Chief Mike Hill, Officer Matt Brown, and officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Special Investigations Unit discovered several items located at Crabtree’s residence belonging to the reporting victim. Crabtree was arrested and lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center with a no bond order for probation violations.

With lake season approaching, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and the Burnside Police Department encourage everyone to remove valuable items from plain view and lock all compartments in their vehicles and to monitor vehicle gas levels for possible gas theft. If suspicious activity is observed, or you are a victim of a theft while in these recreational areas, please contact the local 9-1-1 center or the Kentucky State Police Post to make a report.

The indictment of a person by a grand jury is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty or otherwise pleads guilty.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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