(A) The Inspector General:
(1) Shall investigate complaints as determined under LMCO § 36.83;
(2) May examine patterns and practices, and review policies, procedures, and operations within LMPD under LMCO § 36.84; and
(3) May provide recommendations on improving operations to the Chief of Police, the Mayor, and Metro Council.
(B) (1) The Inspector General shall establish the internal organization of the Office of Inspector General and shall create such divisions as deemed necessary to perform the functions, powers, and duties of the office. The Inspector General shall have the power to appoint, employ, and remove personnel as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the affairs of the office, and to contract with outside experts and consultants as needed.
(2) The Inspector General and all personnel within the Office of the Inspector General shall complete:
(a) The same 16 hours of training over two days that is required of Civilian Review and Accountability Board members under LMCO § 36.74(A)(1); and
(b) A minimum of 40 hours accompanying on-duty LMPD personnel, made up of:
1. A minimum of 24 hours completed in varying patrol areas during two night shifts or a series of night shifts;
2. A minimum of 12 hours completed in varying patrol areas during one day shift or a series of day shifts; and
3. A minimum of four hours completed with an investigative unit.
(C) The Inspector General shall adopt rules and regulations that guide the functions and processes conducted by the Office of Inspector General that are not inconsistent with state or local laws, Louisville Metro Government Personnel Policies, or LMPD collective bargaining agreements.
(D) The Inspector General shall conduct direct community outreach and take appropriate steps to build public awareness of the Office of Inspector General, and of all procedures established by the Inspector General for receiving and investigating complaints.
(E) (1) To the extent permissible by law, all officers and employees of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government shall cooperate with and furnish the Office of Inspector General unrestricted access to employees, documents, records, and any other information necessary to assist in carrying out duties under this subchapter.
(2) The Inspector General shall report to a Metro officer's or employee's hiring authority, in writing, any failure by an officer or employee to cooperate with the Office of Inspector General's requests. Disciplinary action shall be taken in accordance with personnel policies by the appointing authority and under applicable law.
(F) To the extent as may be authorized by state law, the Inspector General shall have the power to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and compel testimony in conducting investigations, whether based on complaints or as part of a non-complaint investigation or review.
(G) Subject to the duty to report under § 36.85, the Office of Inspector General shall conduct all investigations confidentially and shall not publicly disclose any information received during an investigation that is considered proprietary or confidential in nature under any local, state, or federal law or regulation.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 147-2020, approved 12-2-2020)