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Yvette Gentry looks back on experience as interim LMPD chief
She said to succeed, incoming police chief Erika Shields will need to understand what makes Louisville unique and to be able to listen to a wide range of voices. Author: Dennis Ting Updated: 7:01 PM EST January 18, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. As Yvette Gentry prepares to step down and retire from LMPD - permanently this time - she sat down with WHAS11 to talk about her last several months at the helm of the police department.
Gentry took over the department s top post back in October and was tasked with leading a department that faced many issues, including a fractured relationship with the community following the police killing of Breonna Taylor and the protests that followed.