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Louisville, Ky. once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Five years later, Louisville police killed Breonna Taylor in her home, kicking off a protest movement unlike anything the city had seen in decades.
In a joint KyCIR/Newsy investigation, insiders and documents reveal the systemic barriers and choices made by city leaders and the Louisville Metro Police Department that led to its failure to meaningfully change. How did Louisville go from a national leader in policing to an epicenter of the movement for racial justice in the United States? Find out on Dig Season 2: The Model City.
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1: The Eye of the Storm
Barbecue chef David McAtee was a staple at 26th & Broadway, and a bridge between the police and his community.
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2: Promises
In 2016, Louisville leaders promised policing focused on protection and safety. Did they deliver?
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3: People, Places and Narcotics
A homicide spike leads Louisville away from its promises of police reform.
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4: Might As Well Appeal
Former and current LMPD officers say the job can chew up and spit out people who want to do community policing.
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5: Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor
Response to protests in the summer of 2020 show how far LMPD had fallen from its ideals.
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6: 'Who's Gonna Be Next?'
City leadership makes a very familiar set of promises. Is it too late?