Description

When a citizen files a complaint against a police officer, who investigates the complaint—and who investigates the investigator?

In this episode of WTF LEX!?, we take a closer look at Lexington Police Sergeant Weslee Farley, the supervisor who recently determined a complaint against Officer Barrett was "unfounded."

Using public records, court documents, news reports, and a Kentucky Attorney General Open Records ruling, we examine Sgt. Farley's public career, his role in a 2014 officer-involved shooting, his involvement in a significant open records dispute, and his current position within the Lexington Police Department.

We also discuss the complaint process itself, the department's findings, and why transparency matters when police departments investigate their own officers.

This episode isn't about personal attacks—it's about public records, public accountability, and asking questions that deserve answers.

In This Episode

The Complaint

• Officer Barrett complaint ruled "Unfounded"
• The findings issued by Sgt. Weslee Farley
• Crime scene boundaries and media access
• Trespassing allegations
• First Amendment concerns

Who Is Sgt. Farley?

• Career overview
• Current assignment as East Sector First Shift Sergeant
• Previous supervisory and command roles
• Public-facing roles within the department

The 2014 Officer-Involved Shooting

• Incident involving Joseph Kilburn
• Police allegations that a vehicle was used against officers
• Officer-involved shooting investigation
• Administrative assignment following the incident

Open Records and Transparency

• Kentucky Attorney General Decision 20-ORD-110
• The Attorney General's finding that Lexington Police violated the Open Records Act
• Why the ruling matters
• Public access to complaint records involving law enforcement

The Bigger Question

• Should police departments investigate themselves?
• What records are still being sought?
• Why accountability requires transparency

Records Referenced

• Kentucky Attorney General Open Records Decision 20-ORD-110
• Lexington Police Department complaint findings
• Public news archives
• Kentucky Court records
• Open records requests filed by Ole Gerg Media

Ongoing Records Requests

Ole Gerg Media has requested additional records related to:

• Complaint investigations
• Internal review procedures
• Media access policies
• Officer-involved incidents
• Public records compliance

Additional reporting will be published as records become available.

About WTF LEX!?

WTF LEX!? is a production of OGM Podcast Network and Ole Gerg Media LLC.

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