Pikeville Police Department

The Pikeville Police Department is a law enforcement agency that protects the lives and properties of citizens and visitors, focuses on preserving peace, prevents crime and disorder, and safeguards personal rights and liberty. The department maintains a communication center that coordinates responses to fire, police and medical emergencies. It supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the use of illegal drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. The Pikeville Police Department operates a patrol division that answers calls for assistance, protects lives and properties, writes detailed reports on their findings and conducts follow-up investigations. The department maintains a location in Pikeville, Ky.