Welcome to ShivelyPolice.org! The Shively Police Department is a 24-hour, state accredited law-enforcement agency. We have been proudly serving the citizens of this city since it's incorporation in 1938. The City of Shively covers approximately 22 square miles in Jefferson County, KY [map] with an approximate residential population of 16,000. Staffing consists of our Chief, Major, 3 platoons for patrol, 2 detectives, 4 part-time officers, 2 chaplains and a full service communications section.

Our mission is to provide safe and efficient service to the citizens of this community in a dedicated and professional manner.

TEAMWORK - We believe that effective policing is accomplished by police/community teamwork to identify problems and work together to reduce crime and fear of it.
RESPONSIBILITY - We have a responsibility to honor a commitment to involve citizens in all policing activities that impact their lives.
UNDERSTANDING - We shall enforce all laws and ordinances, affording respect and understanding to all persons, while safeguarding individual's rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
SERVICE - We hold ourselves to maintain the highest degree of service, to obey all laws and ordinances and to serve as role models to our fellow officers and community.
TRADITION - We must constantly strive to maintain dignity and integrity, while establishing a tradition for the future members of the Shively Police Department to live by.