LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly a month after the Department of Justice released findings in the investigation of Metro Police and City of Louisville, officials have announced a public forum to the community a chance to share their ideas about police reform.
The DOJ says they are continuing their work to address the conduct outlined in the 86-page report which stated the city and the police department engaged in “patterns and practice of conduct, depriving people their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”
Some of those findings included excessive force, conducting searches based on invalid warrants, unlawfully discriminates against Black people and violating the rights of people engaged in protected speech critical of policing.
DOJ officials say voices from the community on how to implement change is “crucial.”
- Monday, May 8th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Main Library, Auditorium
301 York St. - Tuesday, May 9th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
South Central Regional Library
7300 Jefferson Blvd. - Wednesday, May 17th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Northeast Regional Library
15 Bellevoir Circle - Thursday, May 18th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library
9725 Dixie Highway
The DOJ says ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
In addition to the public meetings, DOJ staff say they will be available to hear from people on a walk-in basis at the following times and locations:
- Monday, May 8
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Middletown Library
12556 Shelbyville Rd - Tuesday, May 9
11:00am-2:00 p.m.
Shawnee Library
3912 West Broadway - Wednesday, May 10
11:00am-2:00 p.m.
Iroquois Library
601 West Woodlawn - Thursday, May 11
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Fairdale Library
10620 W Manslick Rd - Monday, May 15
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Jeffersontown Library
10635 Watterson Trail - Tuesday, May 16
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Newburg Library
4800 Exeter Ave - Wednesday, May 17
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Bon Air Library
2816 Del Rio Place - Thursday, May 18
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Crescent Hill Library
2762 Frankfort Ave
The DOJ says if you miss out, you can write them at their community box at community.louisville@usdoj.gove or leave a message at (844) 920-1460.