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Brett Hankison trial: 3 takeaways from fellow officer Myles Cosgrove's testimony
The former Louisville Metro Police detective whose gunfire killed Breonna Taylor in a botched 2020 raid testified in federal court Friday th
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
Brett Hankison Civil Rights Violation Trial Begins
Following the jury selection process the opening arguments and even first witnesses were called to the stand during the fifth day of trial.
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Nov 3, 20233 min read
Jury selection for Brett Hankison, fed charges for officer involved in botched Breonna Taylor raid
Jury selection for federal charges against Brett Hankison, ex-LMPD officer involved in botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor in March...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel picked as Louisville's permanent police chief
Interim Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been selected as the permanent chief of the force following a nationwide searc
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Jul 20, 20232 min read
Black-Led organizations oppose $400 million invest into new jail
A group of nine Black-Led organizations oppose the proposed $400 million for a new Metro Jail.
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
Metro announces "Non-Fatal Shooting Squad" to focus on gun violence
On Wednesday Mayor Greenberg, LMPD Interim Chief Gwinn-Villaroel announced the official formation of the "Non-Fatal Shooting Squad"
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
Mayor Greenberg, Interim Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel release LMPD documents following DOJ report
New website allows for community access to information on officers involved in DOJ found incidents involving LMPD
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May 26, 20233 min read
Metro releases results of community survey on selection of permanent Chief of Police for LMPD
Over 1,200 respondents provided input on qualifications, priorities and leadership
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May 25, 20232 min read
Department of Justice to host two final meetings
The Department of Justice to host two final meetings in this round of community input on LMPD reforms.
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May 17, 20231 min read
Greenberg announces town hall discussions on permanent Chief of Police
Community will have multiple opportunities to participate in virtual town halls; LFPL option available
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May 13, 20232 min read
Department of Justice community input meetings currently ongoing
The Department of Justice is currently conducting a series of community input meetings to acquire recommendations on LMPD reforms.
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May 9, 20231 min read
Mayor Greenberg encourages community participation in survey for selection of permanent police chief
Online community survey for input on new full time police chief open until May 12, takes just minutes to complete.
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May 3, 20232 min read
Department of Justice seeks community input for LMPD reform
The Department of Justice originally had community meetings scheduled for the week of April 10th-15th, but had to reschedule out of respect.
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Apr 27, 20231 min read
Additional protest planned for Carroll County following a peaceful demonstration
A follow-up rally is planned after a successful demonstration against the hire of Myles Cosgrove this past Monday in Carroll County...
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Apr 26, 20231 min read
Protest planned after Myles Cosgrove hired by Carroll County Sheriff
Sources reported to us yesterday that Myles Cosgrove, formerly of the LMPD, was recently hired by Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Gosser.
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Apr 23, 20233 min read
LMPD, 490 Project settle lawsuit over access to complaints against officers
The local police accountability group The 490 Project will receive two years worth of formal and informal complaints against officers.
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Apr 21, 20233 min read
Transparency and harm reduction reforms at Louisville Metro Corrections
Aiming to increase resident and staff safety, promote effective mental health treatment, and offer a higher level of transparency to the com
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Apr 20, 20235 min read
Calls for Increased Transparency from Department of Corrections
Several organizations gathered outside LMDC to demand increased accountability and transparency within the jail.
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Apr 19, 20235 min read
Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the LMPD and Louisville Metro
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD)...
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Mar 8, 20234 min read
Gov. Beshear: Juvenile Justice Changes to Separate Violent Youth Offenders, Protect Staff
PRESS RELEASE DIRECTLY FROM GOVERNOR BESHEAR Adair, Fayette, Warren to become high-security juvenile detention centers FRANKFORT, Ky....
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Dec 15, 20224 min read
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