Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Paul Humphrey joined other police chiefs in Frankfort to address the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity, focusing on crime, community policing, and trust. Humphrey said policing is ultimately about relationships, emphasizing the need for trust within the communities officers serve.

Community Trust and Policing

Chief Humphrey expressed concern that some individuals may not call 911 in their time of need due to fear of things outside the police department’s control. He also spoke about the easy access to firearms, citing the recovery of over 1,400 guns so far this year, and the predictable results that come with it, including increased suicides, accidental shootings, and shootings.

Humphrey advocated for the construction of a juvenile detention center in Louisville, where the city can offer services to prevent kids from falling into a life of crime. He emphasized that without community partners and trust, these efforts will not have a meaningful impact.

Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.