Inspector General Ed Harness acknowledged the difficulty of discussing the matter.

LMPD officials have said they understand the seriousness of the report's findings, and are working to make improvements. However, it will take time. 

In the report, the DOJ said they believe the Louisville Metro Police Department and Metro Government engaged in practices that violated the U.S. Constitution and federal law for years, including excessive use of force and searches based on invalid search warrants.