FAQs

<FAQ> What jurisdiction do I reside in?
Answer ~ If you are in the corporate limits of the City of Corbin, you will fall under the Corbin Police Department's jurisdiction. You can reach us at 528-1122 for non-emergency assistance or 911 for emergency situations. If you are not in the city limits, you will have to rely on the Kentucky State Police or your local Sheriff. No part of Laurel Co. is currently in the corporate limits of Corbin.

Whitley County
Whitley Co. Sheriff	549-6006
Ky. State Police (London)	878-6622
Knox County
Knox Co. Sheriff	546-3181
Ky. State Police (Harlan)	573-3131
Laurel County
Laurel Co. Sheriff	878-7000
Ky. State Police (London)	878-6622
The KSP may also be reached at 1-800-222-5555.

<FAQ> What number would I use when it is not an emergency?
Answer ~ For non-emergency situations, please contact us at
528-1122. Please leave the 911 line open for true emergencies. It could be the difference between life or death for someone in a true emergency situation.

<FAQ> When the power is out, should I call the police department?
Answer ~ The City Utilities Commission handles all power outages. The City Utilities Commission is separate from the City of Corbin. For problems with electric or water service, contact the City Utilities Commission at 528-4026 (8:00AM to 4:30PM - Monday thru Friday). For emergencies after hours, contact the Police Department at 528-1122.

<FAQ> When someone is in jail, can I call and find out how they are?
Answer ~ The Corbin Police Department does not house prisoners. You would need to call the jail in the county that they were arrested in.

Whitley County Jail ......... 606-549-6013

Knox County Jail ......... 606-546-6215

Laurel County Jail ......... 606-878-9431

<FAQ> Should I call the police department for school closings?
Answer ~ No. The school systems do not consult us in their decision to cancel classes. We have no way of knowing if school is closed other than listening to the radio broadcast and usually we are too busy to do that when road conditions are hazardous. Please listen to your radio and keep our phone lines open for emergency calls.

<FAQ> Should I call the Police Department to find out how the roads are?
Answer ~ No. The best advice we can give you is to look outside. Make your decision based upon what you see and how much you really need to go somewhere. We have no choice but to be out, no matter what the conditions are. Please do not make our job anymore difficult or dangerous than it already is when road conditions are hazardous.

The Kentucky State Police Road Condition
1-800-459-7623
or Dial 511 (opens in new window)