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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