We're waiting on a just-announced press conference from @louisvillemayor to begin. You can stream it here: pscp.tv/w/1ypJdwDZEgpGW
(Gov. Andy Beshear's press briefing is also happening at the same time. You can stream it on YouTube or Facebook: facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear…)
Fischer is beginning his press conference. Says he agrees with AG Cameron's statement about the investigation being thorough and urges the attorney general to keep him updated on the #BreonnaTaylor investigation.
Fischer: It's clear that reform is necessary, and a review is underway of LMPD. But we don't have to wait for the review to enact changes (cites personnel changes, ban on no-knock warrants, citizen survey, etc.).
Acting LMPD Chief Robert Schroeder is talking now, says about the #GeorgeFloyd video: "That is not who we are as police officers." Says the department will outline policies that involve officers who see inappropriate behavior from other officers.
Fischer is now discussing de-escalation tactics from the LMPD. Passes back to Schroeder who's discussing the importance of these policies.
Schroeder: We've tried to use de-escalation tactics as much as possible during the past few weeks of #louisvilleprotest
Schroeder: "De-escalation is our preferred way of handling things."
Schroeder, in response to a question, says the policy about officer intervention has protections for officers who do intervene, and each case will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if an officer doesn't intervene (when another officer is going too far).
Schroeder: Before, there is an expectation for officers to intervene, but it wasn't in writing. Now, that policy is in writing to clarify expectations for officers to intervene.
Fischer (in response to a question) said he thinks the majority of LMPD still support him.
In response to a question re the Hall of Justice being boarded up, a member of Fischer's team said judges had previously asked for windows to be boarded when protests began to become "volatile," and the maintenance crews were only able to get to them today.
And that's the end of Mayor Greg Fischer's press conference. As always, visit wfpl.org for more news.
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