LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) officers have been placed on administrative leave as a result of investigations into sexual harassment allegations, according to Mayor Craig Greenberg.
The officers were named in separate sexual harassment allegations that were announced in the span of a week.
Maj. Shannon Lauder and her husband, Lt. Jeff Lauder, were placed on administrative leave after a lawsuit alleges Jeff propositioned another officer at a pool party in 2020, and Shannon was "grossly inappropriate" at work.
Maj. Brian Kuriger is on administrative leave after Shannon told former LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel during a meeting on May 22 that he had harassed and attacked her. No lawsuit has been filed as a result of this allegation.
Greenberg said sexual harassment would not be tolerated and announced that LMPD veteran and acting Chief Paul Humphrey will serve as interim chief.
“Let me be abundantly clear: LMPD will not tolerate sexual harassment. We are implementing significant policy updates. We have begun enhanced training and are revising and improving our reporting and handing processes,” Humphrey said. “Additionally, a variety of support systems are available for employee wellness including through our Summit Wellness Center. We are committed to accountability and fostering a safe work environment that is welcoming where all employees feel comfortable and secure.”
Humphrey is the sixth interim or permanent police chief overseeing the Louisville Metro Police Department in the last four years.
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