LMPD

With the United States Department of Justice finding that Louisville police routinely violated residents’ civil rights, local leaders have agreed to work with federal officials on a court-enforced plan for reform.

A nearly two-year investigation by the United States Department of Justice shows Louisville police have a history of excessive force, constitutional violations, under-reported incidents, invalid warrants and systemic racist practices.

For many, the findings of the U.S. Department of Justice report detailing a pattern of abuses by Louisville police are no surprise. Now, the focus turns to reform, but some are apprehensive about trusting the process.

Mayor Craig Greenberg announced funding Thursday to create a new LMPD Wellness Center and fast-track renovations to the police department’s downtown headquarters. He also announced the restarting of hiring and retention bonuses for public safety employees.

According to a statement from Louisville Metro Police Department, officers shot and wounded a woman near Valley Station Sunday evening.

The large volume of evidence collected in the Breonna Taylor case prompted a judge to push back the trial date for a former Kentucky police officer who fired into Taylor's apartment during a deadly no-knock raid in 2020.

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is promising to restore community trust in a Louisville Metro Police Department that’s currently under federal investigation. She took over last week as the interim police chief.

Democrat and businessman Craig Greenberg officially became the 51st mayor of Louisville Monday morning.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer discusses the highs and lows of his 12 years in office.

Metro Council is exploring ways to ensure cooperation between police and the city’s fledgling Office of Inspector General, following complaints of stonewalling.