LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Mayor Greg Fischer on Wednesday signed into a law an ordinance creating a new civilian review board that will have oversight on the Louisville Metro Police Department.Â
The Civilian Review and Accountability Board and its Office of Inspector General will have the authority to investigate alleged LMPD misconduct and can review departmental policies and procedures.
"The work of the review board and Inspector General has the potential to restore respect and trust in the brave men and women who protect and serve us," said Metro Councilwoman Paula McCraney, D-7, who helped spearhead the ordinance. "Citizens can rest assured that allegations of police misconduct will be thoroughly investigated by another set of eyes other than internal police."
The 11-member board will be made up of three members nominated by Metro Council, two members nominated by the mayor, two positions to which any citizen can apply and four nominated by a variety of community groups like GLI, the Louisville Chapter of the NAACP, the Louisville Urban League and the University of Louisville Department of Public Health
Residents can nominate themselves for the board by submitting a resume and a one-page letter to their Metro Council representative explaining why they should be selected for the position.Â
"All submissions to council members must be received by e-mail, registered mail and those resumes will be stamped by the Metro Council Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street by close of business on Thursday, December 10th," the council said in a news release.Â
Additionally, residents can click here to fill out an application to be appointed to the board by Fischer, who said those selected will represent all parts of the city.
"Members will receive education and training, including 24 hours of ride along with police officers," Fischer said. "Because board members need to understand the nuanced issues and the hanging dynamics of police work and the daily challenges officers make to make fair and informed assessments and recommendations."Â
The mayor also said he hopes to make an announcement on a new LMPD chief at the end of 2020.Â
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