LMPD asks for public feedback on policies, including use of force, amid reform efforts

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Metro Police Department is asking for the public's feedback on its policies.

The department released a draft version of policies on its website Monday afternoon for public review and comment, asking residents to "help shape policies that reflect the values and needs of our community."

In a Facebook post and news release, the department said the move is to "reaffirm its commitment to transparency and community partnership."

Some of the draft policies posted for review include use of force, firearms, handcuffing and inmate transportation, and foot pursuits.

The deadline to weigh in is Nov. 3. LMPD said "every comment will be reviewed and considered."

Final policies will be announced at least 10 days before they are implemented.

To look at and review the policies, click here. Click on a policy to read it, then click "comment link" to leave feedback.

The "Community Commitment Review of Policies," as it's called on LMPD's website, is part of the city's Community Commitment: Louisville's Consent Decree.

The "Community Commitment" is Louisville's version of a sweeping police reform agreement between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice—which came after nine months of negotiating. That followed an investigation by President Joe Biden's DOJ, sparked by Breonna Taylor's death.

But in May, President Donald Trump's DOJ moved to dismiss the agreement two days ahead of a status hearing in federal court. Louisville leaders promised to continue moving forward on police reform, creating the Community Commitment consent decree. It mirrors the accountability and transparency measures found in the prior police reform agreement. That includes better training, changes to search warrant applications and improved officer misconduct investigations.

City officials have also said they're moving forward with reforms outlined in the original consent decree, including: revising use-of-force and training policies; improving search warrant procedures; ensuring traffic stops are conducted legally and fairly; investigating police misconduct thoroughly; and addressing sexual harassment allegations within LMPD.

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey has said his department is committed to making those changes happen, regardless of whether or not the city is under a federally-mandated agreement.

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