Louisville PD
Misconduct Long Before Breonna Taylor’s Death …
Justice Department Reveals
3/8/2023 11:01 AM PT
Justice Department Report Reveals Louisville PD’s Pattern of Civil Rights Abuses
The Justice Department has released its findings related to the death of Breonna Taylor, revealing that the Louisville PD has a pattern of civil rights abuses in the years leading up to her death.
History of Alleged Civil Rights Abuses and Excessive Force Misconduct
The results of the department’s federal investigation were released Wednesday, stating that the Louisville Metro Police Department has a history of alleged civil rights abuses and excessive force misconduct, starting years before Taylor’s 2020 killing.
Other Violations Committed by Police
The report, obtained by FLD Magazine, says police committed a slew of other violations over the years, including violating the rights of those engaging in free speech, conducting searches without proper warrants, and most notably unlawfully executing search warrants without knocking.
Aggressive Style of Policing Deployed Selectively Against Black and Vulnerable People
The report states that the Louisville PD has “practiced an aggressive style of policing that it deploys selectively, especially against Black people, but also against vulnerable people throughout the city.” It also says police leaders have often brought up ways to improve, but nothing’s ever been done.
3/13/20
Breonna Taylor’s Death
As you know, Taylor was shot dead nearly 3 years ago by police officers attempting to perform a search at her apartment. Her death sparked nationwide outrage, with many claiming the cops didn’t announce their presence properly before bursting in.
The Justice Department has released a report revealing the Louisville PD’s pattern of civil rights abuses in the years leading up to Breonna Taylor’s death. The report states that the Louisville Metro Police Department has a history of alleged civil rights abuses and excessive force misconduct, starting years before Taylor’s 2020 killing. The police committed a slew of other violations over the years, including violating the rights of those engaging in free speech, conducting searches without proper warrants, and most notably unlawfully executing search warrants without knocking. The report also reveals that the Louisville PD has “practiced an aggressive style of policing that it deploys selectively, especially against Black people, but also against vulnerable people throughout the city.” Despite police leaders bringing up ways to improve, nothing has ever been done. Taylor was shot dead nearly 3 years ago by police officers attempting to perform a search at her apartment. Her death sparked nationwide outrage, with many claiming the cops didn’t announce their presence properly before bursting in.
