
Lawsuit Claims Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment for Black Officers in Louisville Metro Police
Two Black Louisville Metro Police officers file lawsuit, alleging discrimination and retaliation based on race and faith, citing unfair treatment.

On March 11, two Black officers, Andre Shaw and Jay Moss, filed a lawsuit in Jefferson Circuit Court against the Louisville Metro Police, alleging discrimination, a hostile work environment, and disparate punishment based on race and faith.
Allegations of Unfair Treatment
The lawsuit cites multiple examples of the officers being treated or disciplined in ways they claim were unfair. One allegation is that they were suspended and permanently transferred to patrol downtown after a breach of policy investigation, which they argue was disproportionate to other policy violations of the same severity.
The lawsuit also mentions an incident where Shaw raised concerns about racist comments made by officers in the training academy and was allegedly told by LMPD command to "shut up and dribble."
Retaliation and Questioning of Religious Beliefs
Shaw claimed that his Islamic artwork and quotations were questioned, and he faced retaliation from the department after filing a federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint last year, alleging discriminatory practices.
Department Response
A police spokesperson declined to comment on the pending litigation, stating that the department does not comment on such matters.
"The punishment was not in line with other policy violations of the same severity, the lawsuit said."
This lawsuit brings attention to the alleged discriminatory practices within the Louisville Metro Police and raises concerns about the treatment of minority officers within the force.
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