Louisville invites applications for police monitor role
Louisville’s plan to enact police reforms recommended by the DOJ under the Biden administration, but dismissed by the Trump administration prior to receiving court approval, is going forward with the installment of an independent police monitor.
Both the city’s mayor and its police chief have pledged to enact the DOJ’s recommended improvement despite there being no court ordered mandate. The way they intend to do this is via the implementation of Louisville’s version of the agreement, which is titled “Community Commitment – Louisville’s Consent Decree.”
In a news release, Mayor Craig Greenberg spoke of the importance of trust and transparency within the police department. He added:
“I believe accountability is important, which is why even when the U.S. Department of Justice walked away, we still moved forward with our commitment to implementing reform, and I look forward to seeing the diverse applications we receive.”
Newly formed positions usually require newly designed letterheads and business cards.
To determine what qualities it wanted in an independent monitor, the city collected data from an online survey and community meetings. It is anticipated that the monitor will be a group such as an organization or law firm that has a law enforcement oversight background. The duties of the monitor will be to track reforms and report progress to the public.
Applications for the role are due by August 4.
Both the city’s mayor and its police chief have pledged to enact the DOJ’s recommended improvement despite there being no court ordered mandate. The way they intend to do this is via the implementation of Louisville’s version of the agreement, which is titled “Community Commitment – Louisville’s Consent Decree.”
In a news release, Mayor Craig Greenberg spoke of the importance of trust and transparency within the police department. He added:
“I believe accountability is important, which is why even when the U.S. Department of Justice walked away, we still moved forward with our commitment to implementing reform, and I look forward to seeing the diverse applications we receive.”
Newly formed positions usually require newly designed letterheads and business cards.
To determine what qualities it wanted in an independent monitor, the city collected data from an online survey and community meetings. It is anticipated that the monitor will be a group such as an organization or law firm that has a law enforcement oversight background. The duties of the monitor will be to track reforms and report progress to the public.
Applications for the role are due by August 4.