London City Council passes resolutions launching investigations into mayor’s office and police NCIC use
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has approved two separate resolutions ordering wide-ranging investigations into city operations — including actions tied to Mayor Randall Weddle and concerns involving the London Police Department’s access to a national law enforcement database.
Both measures direct city employees and officials to submit sworn statements and provide documents to council as part of ongoing reviews, according to the resolutions adopted Wednesday.
Council orders investigation into mayor’s office and city operations
One resolution focuses broadly on city government and requests extensive records tied to financial decisions, contracts, payroll, and administrative actions.
According to the document, council members said they want to determine whether the city has been following local ordinances and whether certain administrative fees and spending decisions were handled properly.
The resolution lists several city officials who must respond under oath — including department heads and Mayor Randall Weddle — and asks for materials such as executive orders, agreements with the city attorney, payroll records, and documentation tied to city contracts.
Council members also asked for explanations related to compliance with what they call a “transparency initiative,” along with details about spending, hiring practices, and the use of city vehicles.
Rather than accusing anyone of wrongdoing, the resolution frames the effort as a fact-finding review meant to determine whether city policies and ordinances are being followed.
Second resolution centers on police use of national database
A separate resolution approved by council turns the focus toward the London Police Department and its use of the National Crime Information Center, or NCIC — a federal database used by law enforcement nationwide.
According to the resolution, council members were informed there is a pending investigation involving city employees and the use of NCIC records, and that the city’s access to the system had been suspended.
The measure directs multiple officers and city officials to provide sworn statements and records, including logs of NCIC searches, policies governing the system’s use, and communications about how the database may have been accessed.
Council also requested information about potential background checks, training records, and any directives related to who could access or share NCIC data.
What happens next
Both resolutions set deadlines for documents and sworn responses to be submitted electronically to the council’s attorneys later this month.
City leaders have not publicly outlined when the council expects to release findings or whether the investigations could lead to disciplinary action or policy changes.
For now, officials describe the process as an effort to gather information and clarify how city operations — including police procedures and administrative decisions — have been handled.
