LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The city of Louisville has announced the formation of a new Community Safety Commission aimed at overseeing police reform efforts within the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD).
Mayor Craig Greenberg opened applications this week for the 22-member commission, which will include representatives from local citizens, government officials, and community organizations. The group is tasked with monitoring and supporting the implementation of the city’s Community Commitment, the framework guiding police reforms originally outlined in Louisville’s federal consent decree.
The consent decree, a legally binding agreement intended to address issues of police misconduct and systemic reform, came under scrutiny during the administration of former President Donald Trump. The U.S. Department of Justice attempted to terminate the decree, a move that raised concerns about the future of reform efforts in Louisville.
Despite the federal government’s efforts to end the consent decree, Mayor Greenberg pledged to continue pursuing the mandated changes. “We are committed to advancing reforms that ensure transparency, accountability, and community safety — with or without a consent decree,” Greenberg said.
The Community Safety Commission will play a key role in Safe Louisville, the mayor’s comprehensive violence reduction plan, by reviewing reports and tracking LMPD’s progress toward meeting reform goals.
Appointments to the commission will be made by the mayor, with an emphasis on ensuring a broad and diverse representation of the community.
The launch of the commission marks a significant step in Louisville’s ongoing efforts to rebuild trust between law enforcement and residents, particularly in the wake of heightened national attention on police practices.
Applications for the commission will remain open as the city seeks engaged and committed individuals to help guide the next phase of police reform.
