A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Chief Erika Shields joins the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department after serving as the Chief of Police for the Atlanta Police Department. Chief Shields is a strong advocate for 21st Century Policing and has been an outspoken leader in police reform. During her time as Atlanta’s Chief of Police, the department saw a reduction in violent crime and a marked increase in illegal gun seizures, which are accomplishments she attributes to intelligence-led policing.

Chief Erika Shields

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