LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville's independent monitor released its first report Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department's voluntary reform effort.
The city's hired monitor, Effective Law Enforcement For All, graded the department's progress and flagged several weak spots.
Behavioral health reforms were among the biggest concerns. The monitor said that work remains at the "earliest stage" and needs "urgent attention."
It also raises concerns about officer training, limited resources and inconsistent communication within the department.
But the review wasn't entirely critical.
The monitor called LMPD's system for tracking reform requirements a bright spot. It also praised the department's Performance Review Board, which reviews critical incidents and looks for possible changes to policies and training.
LMPD's support network for officers also received praise, including counseling, peer support and a full-time chaplain and psychologist.
Louisville officials said they are already working on the issues identified in the review.
"We agree that improving responses to people experiencing behavioral health crises must remain a priority," Mayor Craig Greenberg and LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said in a joint response to the report. "We are moving forward with additional policy development, coordination, and training in this area."
To view the full report, and the city's response, click here.
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