HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (WTVF) — While many police departments search for ways to connect with their communities, especially since the pandemic, one approach is working well in Kentucky.

Hopkinsville Police Chief Jason Newby uses social media to engage residents directly.

Every Monday morning, Newby hosts a Facebook live to answer questions from community members.

"If we don't know, we can't fix it," Newby said.

No question is off limits during the sessions. When a resident asked if citizens can arrest officers for not using turn signals, Newby smiled and replied, “Well, unfortunately, using a turn signal is not an arrestable offense.”

Traffic safety remains a concern. "We've had five traffic fatalities this year,” Newby said. “So although the enforcement is definitely increasing, I jus

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