Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced today a new agreement between the city's Office of Inspector General and the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Last week, the US Department of Justice released findings from its investigation into the Lmpd and Louisville Metro Government, saying they engaged in discriminatory practices and violated the civil rights of residents.

Greenberg said the new memo of understanding will improve transparency and civilian oversight.

One of the recommendations in the DOJ report.

The agreement strengthens investigations by the Office of Inspector General on behalf of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board in two important ways.

First, the Chief of Lmpd will require officers to attend witness interviews requested by the Office of Inspector General.

The OIG, in turn, will make sure the interview process complies with state law and affords officers due process.

There had been a lack of clarity around officers rights and due process, and now we've clarified that and are able to move forward.

The second way this agreement improves transparency involves body camera footage.

The Office of Inspector General will now receive direct access to body worn camera footage related to the incidents under the investigation.

This direct access will enhance the ability of the Office of Inspector General to investigate any complaints that may be made by community members, and it will help address concerns about any delay or manipulation of the footage.

Mayor Graeme Burke said the agreement goes into effect immediately.