LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville’s police chief said an officer shortage is largely to blame for the city’s officers being overwhelmed with “unmanageable” caseloads, though he said he doesn’t want to use that as an excuse.
A recent report from the Office of Inspector General found Louisville Metro Police detectives are being stretched thin, handling up to 100 cases a month — sometimes 40-50 new cases a week. According to the report, which was released Aug. 27, the department prioritizes violent crimes, leaving many property and financial crimes low on the list.
The report, which included interviews with 36 LMPD detectives and sergeants, found caseloads are “heavy to the point of being unmanageable.” Most detectives said the reality of the workload was overwhelming despite knowing the challenges going in…