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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- Jun 27
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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 14
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Metro announces "Non-Fatal Shooting Squad" to focus on gun violence
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- May 26
- 3 min
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 25
- 2 min
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 17
- 1 min
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.
Riotheart Media
- May 13
- 2 min
Greenberg announces town hall discussions on permanent Chief of Police
Community will have multiple opportunities to participate in virtual town halls; LFPL option available
JaredRIOT
- May 9
- 1 min
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.
Riotheart Media
- May 3
- 2 min
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.
JaredRIOT
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Department of Justice seeks community input for LMPD reform
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- Apr 26
- 1 min
Additional protest planned for Carroll County following a peaceful demonstration
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JaredRIOT
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Protest planned after Myles Cosgrove hired by Carroll County Sheriff
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Riotheart Media
- Apr 21
- 3 min
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 20
- 5 min
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 19
- 5 min
Calls for Increased Transparency from Department of Corrections
Several organizations gathered outside LMDC to demand increased accountability and transparency within the jail.
JaredRIOT
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Department of Justice seeking community input on LMPD
The Department of Justice has sent a flyer to the #502LIVEstreamerd asking that we all share it to the community for further input on reform
Riotheart Media
- Mar 8
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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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- Dec 15, 2022
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Gov. Beshear: Juvenile Justice Changes to Separate Violent Youth Offenders, Protect Staff
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Mayor Elect Greenberg Announced Senior Leadership Team
In a press conference held Tuesday, Mayoral Elect Greenberg of Louisville announced his Senior Leadership Team.
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- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Lizzo Shouts-Out Tamika Palmer at People's Choice Awards
On Tuesday night Lizzo, while accepting a People's Choice Award, gave a beautiful shout-out to 17 femme activists...
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