The jail’s contract with Securus Technologies will have to be renegotiated to lower costs for incarcerated people’s loved ones.
Ky. Unemployment Office Is Waiving Overpayment Debts, But It’s Invite-Only
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The state has approved about a third of debt waiver requests — and most people can’t even apply.
In West End, Sewer Odors Are A Long-Standing Problem
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Nearly all of the high-complaint ZIP codes are in the West End, which is predominantly Black, historically underserved by city services and closest to the state’s oldest and biggest wastewater treatment plant.
Criminal Justice
Kentucky Jails Made $9.6 Million Off Jail Communication In FY2020
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His survey found “verbal” contracts, expired contracts or contracts signed without a formal bid process. The terms often included “technology grants” that were left open to interpretation, a one-time “signing bonus,” lines of credit for capital improvements and other incentive payments.
Criminal Justice
The Pandemic Isolated Incarcerated People. Kentucky And Securus Cashed In
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The Department of Corrections made at least $3.2 million last year off incarcerated people’s phone calls.
Top Story
In-Person Prison Visits Return, But Strict Rules Leave Children Out
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In-person visits at state prisons will be non-contact, scheduled ahead of time and all guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They also have to be vaccinated — and over 18, even though children 12 and older are eligible for vaccination.
Brian Bailey
LMPD Detective Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Probe
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Facing accusations of sexual misconduct that date as far back as 2016, Det. Brian Bailey has resigned from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Search Warrant Task Force Has Big Job And Looming Deadline
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They met for the first time Monday, nine months after Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced his intent to form the task force in the wake of Louisville police officers killing Breonna Taylor.
Metro To Require Vaccination Status From City Workers
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With incomplete city data showing more than half of Metro government employees are vaccinated and incentives to share that information proving ineffective, the city intends to start requiring employees to share their status.
Ky. National Guard Releases Heavily Redacted Review of Louisville Deployment
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The report looked at the David McAtee shooting and the deployment as a whole. It made 66 recommendations — and released only 3.
Judge On Search Warrant Task Force Disciplined For Public Opinions on Warrant Procedure
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Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Charles Cunningham received a private reprimand, but he confirmed to KyCIR that he was the subject of the discipline.