LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's still a shock to some metro council leaders after Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) Chief Jaquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel was put on administrative leave for how she handled a sexual harassment allegation that involved LMPD officers.
"It's disappointment that we have to have a hiccup in the services of LMPD and their leadership," said Councilwoman Paula McCraney.
There will be three investigations into the alleged harassment: one by LMPD, one by attorney David Beyer and one by the accuser's attorney.
Retired FBI agent David Beyer has investigated Louisville Metro Corrections and TARC in the past.
McCraney believes Beyer will do a thorough job in the investigation.
"I am looking forward to the results of the investigation so I'll reserve all of my remarks until the investigation is completed," she said.
So is Councilman Jeff Hudson.
"It was a surprise to me, a little bit of a disappointment, that an accusation leads directly to a dismissal," Hudson said.
He said there are still unanswered questions and no one will really know what happened until the investigation is complete.
"I'd like to see us follow the facts to wherever they take us and then take some action," Hudson said.
He's also familiar with Beyer's reputation and says his past investigations has brought in good reform.
"[He's a] respected attorney here in town I think he'll do a good job with the investigation," said Hudson.
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