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    • April 24, DOJ announces its pattern and practice investigation of Louisville Metro Government (Louisville Metro) and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD).
    • Louisville Metro, LMPD, and County Attorney leadership meet with DOJ to discuss the investigation process.
    • DOJ issues its First Request for Production of Documents and Information.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
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    • Project Manager is hired to coordinate Louisville Metro's response to the DOJ.
    • Meeting among DOJ, Louisville Metro, and LMPD staff to discuss access for DOJ to systems and databases.
    • Week of June 21, DOJ conducts a week-long site visit to Louisville.
    • Louisville Metro provides laptops to DOJ staff for systems and database access.
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    • Calls between DOJ and Louisville Metro/LMPD to discuss progress on database and systems access.
    • July 23 - 25, DOJ conducts ride-alongs with two (2) LMPD patrol divisions.
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    • Week of August 23, DOJ conducts a week-long site visit to Louisville as well as virtual interviews.
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    • Calls between DOJ and Louisville Metro/LMPD to discuss database and systems access.
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    • Louisville Metro provides additional laptops to DOJ staff for systems and database access.
    • Louisville Metro Alternative Responder Model Research and Planning Final Report is issued.
    • Week of October 25, the DOJ conducts a week-long site visit to Louisville.
    • Louisville Metro Council is presented with an ask for American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds related to future reforms within LMPD; to include establishing a new Accountability and Improvement Bureau (AIB).
    • Newly created position of LMPD Deputy Chief of Accountability and Improvement Bureau is advertised nationally. 
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    • Louisville Metro Council approves $17.5 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds related to the future reforms within LMPD, positions in a new Accountability and Improvement Bureau (AIB), and the Hillard Heintze report (which provided a comprehensive review of LMPD in January 2021).
    • DOJ conducts a three-day site visit to Louisville as well as conducting virtual interviews.
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    • DOJ conducts interviews regarding the Louisville Metro Alternative Responder Model Research and Planning Final Report.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with LMPD, MetroSafe, Louisville Fire Department (LFD), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff members.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with LMPD, MetroSafe, Louisville Fire Department (LFD), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff members.
    • Virtual meeting between DOJ and LMPD leadership.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
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    • Colonel Paul Humphrey is appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Accountability and Improvement Bureau.
    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with LMPD, MetroSafe, and Justice Commission staff members.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
    • Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members attend the Police Accountability and Reform Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with LMPD staff members from the Domestic Violence Unit and the Office of Sexual & Physical Abuse Investigations.
    • DOJ conducts interviews with Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes prosecutors.
    • DOJ conducts interviews with members of the Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council.
    • DOJ has ride-alongs with some LMPD patrol divisions.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with the Inspector General and members of the Civilian Review & Accountability Board.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members.


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    • DOJ announces an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) investigation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky regarding its mental health services system, focusing on services in Jefferson County.
    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members.
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    • DOJ conducts interviews at the 1st, 2nd, and 4th patrol divisions.
    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • Discussions between DOJ and Louisville Metro regarding access to systems and databases.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members.
    • DOJ conducts an interview at LMPD.
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    • Louisville Metro and LMPD provide documents and information to the DOJ.
    • DOJ conducts virtual interviews with Louisville Metro and LMPD staff members.
    • DOJ conducts additional interviews.
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