Lexington, Ky.–Fayette County’s public safety positions are currently facing significant understaffing issues, with a lack of officers in Community Corrections, E911, Fire, and Police, according to a March 9 memo to Council obtained by the Lexington Times. The city’s Community Corrections is dealing with 105 officer vacancies, with only 16 recruits starting on March 6, 2023. However, the department has received 108 applications–of which 76 were submitted, and 32 are in the draft stage–since January 31, 2023. Similarly, E911 is facing 19 vacancies, which is less than the authorized strength of 79. The...