- The Justice Department found a pattern of discriminatory and abusive law enforcement practices by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
- Racism against Black residents, including disproportionate use of traffic stops, was found.
- The department also mishandled investigations of domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
- The department used force disproportionate to the threats they faced, including neck restraints and even dogs.
- Officers also used excessive force against protesters calling for reforms after Breonna Taylor's death.
Justice Dept. Finds Pattern of Discriminatory Policing in Louisville
The review, undertaken after a specialized unit killed Breonna Taylor in a botched raid in 2020, paints a damning portrait of a department in crisis.
By Glenn Thrush
