An incident involving the federal monitor overseeing Cleveland police reforms took place outside the Jack Cleveland Casino at 2:34 a.m. on Jan. 7, according to police records.
The federally-mandated police reform requires LMPD to make specific changes, verified by an independent monitor.
Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright is urging metro government to support the People's Consent Decree, which would formally acknowledge the harm caused by unsound police practices.
The administration appears set to end federal oversight of police, including agencies that have committed systemic civil rights violations.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and the union for rank-and-file police officers have reached a tentative contract that calls for officers to gain 3% annual pay raises for three years.
As Louisville embarks on this path toward police reform, the community’s involvement will be crucial in shaping the outcome.
Cleveland City Council members want the Community Police Commission to make drones policy less restrictive. Will new commissioners agree?