LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time, we're hearing a possible time frame for the investigation into Metro Louisville's police chief, Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel.
In Frankfort Tuesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg told WHAS11 it could take 'about another month or so.'
"I would like it done as quick as possible. We have made that very clear," Greenberg said.
Greenberg spoke alongside LMPD's Acting Chief Paul Humphrey, called by a committee of Kentucky lawmakers to update them on their latest successes and challenges, and ways they're looking to improve the city and police department.
On June 12, the Mayor announced he had put Gwinn-Villaroel on paid administrative leave, hiring an independent investigator to look into her handling of a workplace sexual harassment allegation involving LMPD officers.
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WHAS11 asked Greenberg what he'd have to see in the investigation to bring the Chief back, to which he responded, "I just expect from the investigation a thorough explanation of the facts, of what happened, and then I'll make a decision from there."
Humphrey is an 18-year veteran at LMPD, stepping into the role just days ago. He's no stranger to public appearance, serving as one of the primary speakers for LMPD in the city's darkest moments, particularly when it's been hit by extreme levels of gun violence.
In an interview after the hearing, Humphrey told WHAS11 that in many ways, his current responsibility is business as usual.
"There's a police department to run; we've been running it this entire time, and nothing's going to change about that," he said. "Obviously the situation we're in is a little bit unique, but we have a great executive staff that's still with us. We have great officers who are out there doing the job -- it doesn't matter who the chief is or even who the mayor is, their job is the same. That's to take care of people and protect people and they're dedicated to doing that."
Humphrey has also served as the primary representative for LMPD in consent decree negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice, taking the lead on reform efforts following the DOJ's blistering report in March of 2023 -- citing a pattern of Metro Police violating people's constitutional rights, particularly those of Black citizens.
WHAS 11 asked Humphrey if the permanent chief role is one he can see himself in, long term, to which he answered, "I'll fulfill whatever role I need to fulfill. It doesn't matter to me. This is my department -- I'm going to be here. And I'm going to make sure that I'm dedicated to the officers that are here, while I'm here."
There are two separate, independent investigations ongoing in this case. One is being handled by David Beyer, a former FBI agent, that's specifically to look at the actions of Gwinn-Villaroel and the May 22 command staff meeting -- along with the recording that's been made public.
The second investigation looks into the sexual harassment allegations against LMPD Maj. Brian Kuriger.
On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Attorney's Office said this investigation is being handled by private attorney Jay Dilbeck, and they say he routinely investigates matters for Metro Government when there's an internal conflict.
The County Attorney's Office said the allegations can't be internally investigated by LMPD because Kuriger supervises the department's professional standards unit.
We're told Gwinn-Villaroel asked the County Attorney's Office to step in.
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