Bobby Day Resigns for Public Safety | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

London’s beloved Police Chief Bobby Day is stepping down July 20th, citing a growing misalignment between the department’s mission and local politics. After a storied career—including stints with Kentucky State Police and building a school system’s police force—Day took the London job to serve the community directly. His attorney emphasized that Day’s lifelong priority was public safety and the people of London, and he refused to be used as a political pawn or dragged into petty disputes that could tarnish the department’s reputation. Though proud of his accomplishments and the dedicated…