Louisville’s mayor is placing the city's police chief on leave over her handling of a sexual harassment allegation involving officers. The surprise announcement of Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel’s suspension came Wednesday night.
FILE - Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel speaks during a news conference, May 23, 2024, in Louisville , Ky. Louisville ’s police chief has been placed on leave over her handling of a sexual harassment allegation involving her officers, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said Wednesday, June 12. LOUISVILLE, Ky.
She came to Louisville from the Atlanta Police Department in 2021 alongside former Chief Erika Shields, who hired her as a deputy chief.Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler criticizes attorney but holds ‘no ill will’ toward golfer But on Wednesday, Greenberg said he was seriously concerned about her handling of the sexual harassment allegation, particularly given the U.S. Justice Department’s previous criticism of the department in this regard.
The Justice Department conducted a wide-ranging investigation of the police department after Taylor’s death, finding that Louisville police had engaged in a pattern of discrimination and the violation of constitutional rights. Gwinn-Villaroel will be placed on temporary paid leave, Greenberg said. He named Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey as acting chief during the investigation.
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