Northern Kentucky Officer Dies After Shift; Death Recognized as Line of Duty - Local 12

Sgt. Brian Koenes of the Ludlow Police Department died on Monday shortly after completing his shift.

His death is being recognized as a line-of-duty death following his service during the previous evening. Koenes responded to a stressful robbery incident alongside numerous other calls for service.

Before his career in Kentucky law enforcement, Koenes served as a United States Air Marshal. He later served with the Erlanger Police Department before joining the Ludlow Police Department.

His work also included an assignment as a task force officer with the U.S. Marshals Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force. In that role, he worked to locate and apprehend violent fugitives. He also served on the Northern Kentucky Regional SWAT Team.

Ludlow Police Department mourning death of officer Monday

Koenes was promoted to sergeant last year. He continued his professional development by completing the Academy for Police Supervision in August, police said.

Outside of law enforcement, Koenes was a father and grandfather who became a grandfather twice this year. He was also known for a passion for fitness.

The loss is being felt throughout the department and the law enforcement community, the Ludlow Police Department stated. The department also thanked the Park Hills Police Department, Kenton County Police Department, Covington Police Department, and other agencies and officers for stepping forward to provide police coverage and support to Ludlow.

Police said the department has been in contact with Koenes’ family. Funeral arrangements and memorial details have not yet been finalized, and additional information will be released when it becomes available and appropriate for release.