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The new Department of Justice is rolling back a police reform agreement with Louisville that came about after the death of Breonna Taylor — with the Trump administration arguing such efforts hinder the work of local police departments.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an alleged suspect from a shooting on New Cut Road. Police said officers responded on a shooting in the 5900 block of New Cut Road just after 9 p.
Louisville’s new police reform plan has similarities to the now-scrapped federal consent decree, but the biggest and arguably most questionable difference is LMPD and Metro Government’s ability to self-monitor under this new agreement.
The U.S. Justice Department said the investigation into claims of civil rights violations against Mount Vernon Police was based on incomplete data.
Civil rights advocates condemn the Justice Department’s decision to exit police reform agreements in Louisville and Minneapolis, warning it could stall accountability and deepen public mistrust.