Louisville Independent Monitor to Release Quarterly Police Reform Report Today

Independent Monitor and Planning Committees Headline Today’s Government Schedule

Today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Louisville Metro government and its oversight partners are hosting several key sessions focused on law enforcement transparency, urban development, and community grant accessibility. The most significant event of the day is the scheduled quarterly meeting of the Louisville Independent Monitor, which will provide a deep dive into the city's ongoing efforts toward police reform and accountability.

Police Oversight and the Independent Monitor Meeting

Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA), serving as Louisville’s Independent Monitor, will host its first quarterly community meeting of the year this evening. The session is scheduled to take place at the Newburg Community Center, located at 4810 Exeter Avenue. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m., with the formal program running from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

During this session, ELEFA representatives will present the latest quarterly report as mandated under Paragraph 9 of the Community Commitment. This oversight is a cornerstone of the city’s reform efforts following federal and local mandates to improve police-community relations. The meeting is designed to be highly interactive, featuring a dedicated question-and-answer period and an opportunity for residents to provide direct feedback on the monitor’s findings. To ensure broad accessibility, Metro officials have confirmed that both Spanish-language and ASL interpretation services will be available on-site.

Development and Zoning: The BROD Committee

Earlier today, at 10:00 a.m., the Bardstown Road / Baxter Avenue Review Overlay District Committee (BROD) convened at the Old Jail Auditorium on West Liberty Street. This committee is tasked with reviewing development proposals, signage, and exterior alterations within one of Louisville’s most prominent commercial corridors. Today’s agenda focused on ensuring that new business developments and renovations maintain the architectural integrity and pedestrian-friendly nature of the Highlands area. For those unable to attend in person, the session was also broadcast via Cisco WebEx, allowing for remote public participation.

Grants and Legislative Context

In addition to these public forums, the Louisville Metro government is hosting virtual office hours from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the External Agency Fund (EAF). These sessions are intended to assist local non-profits and community organizations in navigating the application process for city-funded grants.

Today’s activities follow a busy period for the Metro Council, which held its most recent full session on February 12. During that meeting, the Council approved a significant contract with Seven Counties Services, Inc. to provide deflection services, aimed at redirecting individuals in crisis away from the justice system and toward mental health resources. Mayor Craig Greenberg also recently delivered his State of the City address, highlighting a 40% reduction in shootings since the start of his administration, a topic likely to surface during tonight’s Independent Monitor session.