"Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel appointed as Louisville's new police chief by Mayor Greenberg"
Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been chosen as the permanent police chief of Louisville after serving as the interim chief. The hiring process faced criticism for lack of transparency, but Mayor Greg Fischer defended the decision, stating that Gwinn-Villaroel was the best person for the job. She will lead the department under a court-monitored consent decree, following a Department of Justice report that found the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) engaged in excessive force and discrimination against Black residents. Gwinn-Villaroel's key responsibilities will include implementing the consent decree, addressing gun violence, improving community relations, and enhancing the department's culture and staffing.