LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville is close to hiring an independent watchdog to make sure promised police reforms actually happen.
Sparked by the 2020 police killing of Breonna Taylor and years of misconduct that led to multimillion-dollar settlements, city leaders said the new monitor will ensure accountability and transparency.
Mayor Craig Greenberg budgeted $750,000 for the position, which will track reforms inside the Louisville Metro Police Department and report progress to the public…