Mini Substations Implementation Plan
46 Substations in 4 Years: Complete Deployment Strategy
One mini police substation in EVERY Louisville ZIP code by end of Year 4
What Is a Mini Substation?
Not a full police station. A neighborhood police post where 2-6 officers work on rotating shifts, walking the beat and building community relationships.
Size: Approximately 5,000 square feet (smaller than a typical McDonald’s)
Staffing: 6 officers rotating shifts for 24/7 coverage
Funding: Reallocation from LMPD administrative overhead
Purpose
- Officers on foot patrols in defined neighborhood zones
- Community knows officers by name
- Officers know residents and businesses
- Prevention through presence and relationships
- Meeting space for community
Proven Results
- 20-30% average crime reduction
- 35% increase in community trust
- Officers prefer this assignment (better job satisfaction)
Year-by-Year Deployment
Year 1: 12 Substations
Focus: Highest violent crime rate ZIP codes
Annual Cost: $7.8 million
ZIP Codes: 40203 (Russell), 40211 (Shawnee/Park DuValle), 40212 (Portland), 40210, 40214, 40216, 40218, 40219, 40258, 40272, 40204 (Old Louisville), 40213
Year 2: 24 Substations Total
Annual Cost: $15.6 million
Add 12 more substations in moderate-crime areas
Year 3: 36 Substations Total
Annual Cost: $23.4 million
Expand coverage across remaining neighborhoods
Year 4: 46 Substations Total
Annual Cost: $29.9 million
Complete citywide coverage – every ZIP code served