Humphrey, Paul

Incident Debrief: Response to 100+ Days of Protests and Civil Unrest in Louisville

This presentation will debrief the Louisville Metro Police Department's response to protests and civil unrest in the wake of the Breonna Taylor shooting and George Floyd death. Topics covered will include leadership, tactics, and planning during the prolonged response of over 130 days. Discussion will touch on key decision points and events and examine successes and failures.

Paul Humphrey - Bio

Paul Humphrey joined the Louisville, KY Metro Police Department as an officer in 2006. He became a member of the SWAT Team in 2010. He spent time in patrol and as a Housing Authority Liaison Officer conducting street-level investigations. Paul has served as a supervisor in patrol and Professional Standards. Paul now serves as the SWAT Team Commander.