Louisville, Ky. — In a significant step toward advancing public safety and police reform, Mayor Craig Greenberg has announced the formation of the Community Safety Commission, the final component of his ‘Safe Louisville’ plan. The commission aims to foster community involvement by encouraging leaders and citizens, particularly from areas disproportionately affected by violent crime, to contribute their perspectives on crime prevention and police accountability.
Speaking alongside Misty Wright, director of Community Safety, Mayor Greenberg emphasized the importance of broad community representation on the commission. The body will consist of 22 seats, divided equally among citizen representatives, community organizations, and government entities. Specifically, eight citizen representatives will be selected, one from each Louisville Metro Police Department patrol district, ensuring diverse geographic input.
“The Community Safety Commission is an essential part of our efforts to make Louisville safer, stronger, and healthier,” said Wright.
The mayor retains final authority over the appointment of commission members. Additionally, the city will initiate a request for proposal (RFP) to select an independent monitor responsible for overseeing the commission’s work. This monitor will produce regular reports assessing the Louisville Metro Police Department’s progress in implementing the Safe Louisville plan and its successor to the consent decree, known as the Community Commitment.
The commission will meet publicly every other month, although the specific venue for these meetings has yet to be determined. Applications for those interested in serving on the commission are currently open, with a limited two-week window to apply.
“There is a real opportunity here for people on the commission to be on the front lines of providing input to the organizations that have the authority under law to do the implementation,” Mayor Greenberg said. “All of this will be out in the public for the community to see.”
The formation of the Community Safety Commission represents a renewed commitment by Louisville city leadership to engage directly with residents and community groups in shaping the future of public safety.
