To move forward together, Louisville should prioritize the building of police-community relations. It should begin with confession.
In the wake of the civic trauma of the past year, following the killing of Breonna Taylor and its aftermath, both in the streets and in the criminal justice system, we see no way for Louisville to move forward with any sense of unity and momentum toward a more just future unless the city undertakes a deep and broad process of building better police-community relations.
Policies are being mandated, laws are being passed, studies are being done, and even an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice is underway. But there is something missing — confession. We as faith leaders believe in the principal behind the proverb that “confession is good for the soul.” For the “soul” of our city, an intentional process of systemic confession is needed.