LMPD online dashboard opened to update public on progress of police policy recommendations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Police Department (LMPD) opened a new online dashboard to provide updates on progress on recommendations outlined from an independent's firm review of the department earlier this year. 

In January, Hillard Heintze released a 155-page review analyzing data of arrests and surveys within the department. The key findings of the review highlighted that the department lacks community trust and has a severe morale issue with their officers. 

Additionally, more than 100 recommendations for change were made in the review. 

The dashboard lists 12 key domain subject areas and depicts progress through four types of status: "Completed, In Process, Planning & Development, and Under Review."

Shields said the bulk of the recommendations will be found "In Process" sitting idle for a period of time.

She explained that meant the recommendation is in motion but LMPD isn't going to move it to the next stage until they can audit that there is change and progress in that area. 

“Building trust and accountability means being transparent about the work we are doing, and the work left to be done, and how we are proceeding,” LMPD Chief Erika Shields said. “The dashboard also will help LMPD stay on track as we work to meet our goals.” 

The new dashboard, which will be updated quarterly, comes months after Shields presented her plan for change in the department to Metro Council's Public Safety Committee. Many of the changes outlined were in accordance with the recommendations made by Hillard Heintze. 

"Its not going to happen over night and my commitment is this department is committed to getting it right and holding those individuals accountable that may be coming up short."  

Shields said that while there is still work to be done, the new dashboard will serve as a way for police, Metro Council and other city leaders, as well as the public, to keep track of the progress on the various recommendations. 

She is asking for community input, saying the information displayed on the dashboard is not absolute and will evolve as feedback is given. 

"What we realize is this dashboard will evolve. We are looking for what the community wants to see, that they may not be seeing," she said. 

To view LMPD's new dashboard, click here. 

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