Aug 1 Local News Jury: Louisville SWAT members not entitled to pay for ‘on-call’ time SWAT team members argued the limitations on what they could do while on call forced them to miss social functions, vacations and more. By Roberto Roldan Aug 1 Local News Jury: SWAT team not entitled to pay for ‘on-call’ time Roberto Roldan
Jul 20 Local News Shawnee Park police shooting highlights arrest warrant policy gaps The department lacks clear guidelines for serving arrest warrants in public settings, according to a KyCIR review. By Jasmine Demers Jul 20 Local News Louisville police shooting highlights arrest warrant policy gaps Jasmine Demers
Jan 21 Community Police solved a third of Louisville’s record homicides in 2021. They say ‘snitching’ could help clear the backlog In 2021, there were more than 180 criminal homicides in Louisville. Police say a lack of “snitching” contributed to a low clearance rate. By Yasmine Jumaa and Roberto Roldan Jan 21 Community Amid record homicides, police say snitching could help solve cases Yasmine Jumaa and Roberto Roldan
Oct 25 Metro Louisville Louisville public safety officials will provide an update on DOJ investigation into LMPD The DOJ announced in April that it was initiating a “pattern or practice” investigation into Louisville's policing. By Roberto Roldan Oct 25 Metro Louisville Public safety officials to update Metro Council on DOJ investigation Roberto Roldan
Mar 31 Metro Louisville Louisville Officials Rebuke FOP Facebook Post Targeting Civilian Review Board The Facebook post linked to an article about a New York man who killed a police officer in 1981 and now sits on an advisory panel for police reform. By John Boyle Mar 31 Metro Louisville Leaders Rebuke FOP Post Targeting Civilian Review Board John Boyle
Sep 8 Investigations After Domestic Violence Murder, Louisville Reviews Its Response. Should Other Cities, Too? Despite regularly reviewing fatalities for more than 25 years, Louisville’s domestic violence response remains imperfect. The reviews often raise the same issues, again and again. By Eleanor Klibanoff Sep 8 Investigations After Domestic Violence Murder, Louisville Reviews Its Response Eleanor Klibanoff
Dec 5 Metro Louisville Budget-Driven Cuts Contribute To Large LMPD Surplus A key factor in the police department's $2.6 million surplus was the cancellation of a recruit class in June, officials said. By Amina Elahi Dec 5 Metro Louisville Budget-Driven Cuts Contribute To Large LMPD Surplus Amina Elahi
Oct 30 Metro Louisville LMPD To Emphasize Considering De-Escalation In Internal Investigations New language in LMPD's professional standards manual will emphasize de-escalation in internal investigations for the first time. By Amina Elahi Oct 30 Metro Louisville LMPD To Emphasize Considering De-Escalation In Internal Investigations Amina Elahi
Oct 22 Metro Louisville LMPD Chief Announces Plan To Reorganize As Police Force Shrinks The Louisville Metro Police Department could lose up to 100 officers by next year, leading Chief Steve Conrad to reorganize staff. By Amina Elahi Oct 22 Metro Louisville LMPD Chief Announces Plan To Reorganize As Police Force Shrinks Amina Elahi
May 28 Community LMPD Says Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance May Not Change Much The ordinance aims to direct police to treat possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana by an adult older than 21 as the “lowest law enforcement priority.” By Amina Elahi May 28 Community LMPD Says Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance May Not Change Much Amina Elahi
Dec 20 Investigations More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach Archdiocese of Louisville and parish school officials denied to KyCIR that they had any knowledge of the accusations against Drew Conliffe. They even denied knowing whether he coached at any parish school. By R.G. Dunlop Dec 20 Investigations More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach R.G. Dunlop
Dec 20 Local News Officer Shot in West Louisville, Two Taken to U of L Hospital Two Louisville Metro police officers have been taken to University of Louisville Hospital following a shooting in west Louisville. The shooting happened near 18th Street and Nelligan Ave. One officer was grazed by a shot, the other was injured in the chase. Mayor Greg Fischer has spoken with both injured officers. A spokesman says the injuries […] By Devin Katayama Dec 20 Local News Officer Shot in West Louisville, Two Taken to U of L Hospital Devin Katayama
Dec 2 Local News UPDATE: Bomb Squad Called to Mayor’s Office The Louisville Metro Police bomb squad has been called to investigate a suspicious package outside the mayor’s office. The package was found Friday morning and is located behind Metro Hall. Investigators have shut down all vehicle and foot traffic around the building and are keeping all personnel inside. Police spokesman Dwight Mitchell says suspicious items […] By WFPL News Dec 2 Local News UPDATE: Bomb Squad Called to Mayor’s Office WFPL News
Nov 30 Local News First Forum On Chief Search Set For West Louisvillle The first of three public forums on the search process for a Louisville police chief will be held tomorrow. Chief Robert White is leaving Louisville to become the next police chief of Denver, a job he’ll take over in about two weeks. The Denver City Council this week gave final approval to White’s contract. Louisville […] By Rick Howlett Nov 30 Local News First Forum On Chief Search Set For West Louisvillle Rick Howlett
Nov 28 Local News Council Members to Host Police Chief Forum The African-American members of the Louisville Metro Council are holding a forum for constituents to voice their concerns and priorities as the city begins its search for a new police chief. Last month, Chief Robert White announced he was leaving to become chief of the Denver Police Department. White was the first black chief in […] By WFPL News Nov 28 Local News Council Members to Host Police Chief Forum WFPL News