May 24 Metro Louisville New allegations of abuses by Louisville police in VICE News investigation A new, two-part VICE News investigation details a number of alleged abuses by Louisville Metro Police detectives. By Amina Elahi May 24 Metro Louisville New allegations of abuses by Louisville police in VICE News investigation Amina Elahi
Apr 26 Metro Louisville Lawsuit by protester punched during arrest now includes city officials The city, Louisville Metro Police Department and its chief now face litigation after an LMPD investigation exonerated an officer who repeatedly punched a protester during an arrest last year. By Yasmine Jumaa Apr 26 Metro Louisville Lawsuit by protester punched by police includes officals Yasmine Jumaa
Apr 1 Metro Louisville Louisville police officer who punched protester didn’t violate policies, internal investigators say The Louisville Metro Police Department exonerated an officer who repeatedly punched a restrained protester last year. By Yasmine Jumaa Apr 1 Metro Louisville Louisville police officer who punched protester exonerated Yasmine Jumaa
Mar 18 Metro Louisville LMPD officers kill 1 person and injure another in separate shootings, hours apart One took place Thursday in a neighborhood near Churchill Downs. The other was in the Highlands Friday morning. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 18 Metro Louisville LMPD officers kill 1, injure another in separate shootings Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 23 Community Louisville officials slam Fischer’s decision to disband LMPD’s homeless outreach unit Earlier this month, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer shut down a police unit focused on providing outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Its two members have been reassigned. Some Metro Council members are concerned the move could have a detrimental impact on the city’s most vulnerable residents. The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Mobile Outreach Unit’s two officers […] By Yasmine Jumaa Feb 23 Community Louisville officials slam disbanding of LMPD’s homeless outreach unit Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 13 Metro Louisville Two charged in killing of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley Brandon Shirley died last August while working an off-duty security job in Shively. Officials said two people were indicted for his killing. By Yasmine Jumaa Jan 13 Metro Louisville Two charged in killing of Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley Yasmine Jumaa
Nov 19 Metro Louisville Man killed, LMPD officer shot overnight near Dixie Highway An unidentified man killed a construction worker and injured an officer managing traffic on the Watterson Expressway. By Yasmine Jumaa Nov 19 Metro Louisville Man killed, LMPD officer shot overnight near Dixie Highway Yasmine Jumaa
Nov 11 Metro Louisville Despite pushback, Metro Council approves new contract for police leadership The body voted on cuts to the mayor’s federal relief spending plan, new political boundaries and police leadership’s union contract. By Yasmine Jumaa Nov 11 Metro Louisville Despite pushback, Council approves contract for police leadership Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Louisville portrayed itself as a police department that would show the rest of the country how to reform. That facade came crumbling down in 2020. By Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy
Aug 19 Investigations Lawsuit: LMPD Detective Alleges Retaliation For Reporting Sex Crime In court records, Det. Jason Moseley says that a woman alleged a fellow detective sexually assaulted her — and he got demoted for reporting it. By Eleanor Klibanoff Aug 19 Investigations Lawsuit: LMPD Detective Alleges Retaliation For Reporting Sex Crime Eleanor Klibanoff
Aug 16 Investigations Since Protests, LMPD Rarely Busts Down Doors For Drugs Before Breonna Taylor, LMPD busted down doors nearly twice a week looking for drugs. Now they’ve all but stopped. By Jacob Ryan Aug 16 Investigations LMPD No Longer Forcing Entry In Drug Searches Jacob Ryan
Aug 4 Metro Louisville Ex-Louisville Officer Pleads Guilty To Striking Protester Cory Evans pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of using unreasonable force on a detainee. He faces up to 10 years in prison. By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Aug 4 Metro Louisville Ex-Louisville Officer Pleads Guilty To Striking Protester Dylan Lovan, Associated Press
Jun 15 Metro Louisville LMPD Officer Recently Arrested For Domestic Violence Has History Of Similar Allegations Harry Seeders was recently arrested for domestic violence. LMPD knew of similar past allegations against him when he was hired. By Eleanor Klibanoff Jun 15 Metro Louisville LMPD Officer Arrested For Domestic Violence Has History Of Similar Allegations Eleanor Klibanoff
Jun 15 Metro Louisville LMPD Officer Facing Federal Charges For Striking Protester Resigns Former LMPD officer Cory Evans is facing federal charges for allegedly striking a kneeling protester in May 2020. By Amina Elahi and Roberto Roldan Jun 15 Metro Louisville LMPD Officer Facing Federal Charges Resigns Amina Elahi and Roberto Roldan
Jun 2 Metro Louisville Louisville Launches Dashboard For Tracking Police Reforms The dashboard shows LMPD’s progress as it tries to fulfill more than 100 recommendations laid out in a scathing audit. By Ryland Barton Jun 2 Metro Louisville Louisville Launches Dashboard For Tracking Police Reforms Ryland Barton