(A) (1) The Louisville Metro Police Department ("LMPD") Training Unit shall conduct a four to eight-hour Kentucky Law Enforcement Council-certified training course in every Basic Training course. Such training shall include current information regarding the connection between animal abuse as a predictor crime with a statistically significant correlation to active and/or future instances of interpersonal violence. This training shall include information and education on the reporting and investigative requirements of this section, as well as state law, and the resources available to pet owners to care for their pets while safe housing is obtained.
(2) All currently serving LMPD Officers who have not received the required training pursuant to § 91.182(A)(1) in their Basic Training course shall receive a one-time Kentucky Law Enforcement Council certified four to eight-hour training course regarding the connection between animal abuse and crimes against people with an emphasis on interpersonal violence. Such training shall meet all requirements of § 91.182(A)(1).
(3) After receiving either training pursuant to § 91.182(A)(1) or (2), all LMPD Officers shall receive additional training concerning The Link, which shall be incorporated into all state-mandated training domestic violence and abuse under KRS 15.334 conducted by LMPD.
(4) The LMPD Training Unit shall make all training conducted pursuant to § 91.182(A)(1) or (2) available to Louisville Metro Animal Services ("MAS") Officers, including attendance at said training and all training materials. Such training shall be offered at least once annually.
(B) (1) MAS Officers must receive the equivalent training required by LMPD Officers pursuant to § 91.182(A)(1) or (2). MAS Officers may receive the required training pursuant to subsection (A)(4).
(2) After completion of the required training pursuant to § 91.182(A)(1) or (2), MAS's annual training shall include information concerning The Link and continuing education on the requirements of this section.
(C) LMPD and MAS shall have one year from the passage of this subchapter to implement any training courses required by this section.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 158-2021, approved 11-11-2021)