LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) 鈥� The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city鈥檚 police force after investigation investigation prompted by the , officials said Thursday.
The consent decree, which must be approved by a judge, follows a federal investigation that found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the 鈥渉istoric content decree鈥� will build upon and accelerate, this transformational police reform we have already begun in Louisville.鈥� He noted that 鈥渟ignificant improvements鈥� have already been implemented prior to the consent decree.
The Justice Department report released in March 2023 said the in its enforcement activities,鈥� uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protests.
Once the consent decree is agreed upon, a federal officer will monitor the progress made by the city.
The Associated Press
