As we first reported last night, Louisville's police chief is suspended because of her handling of a sexual harassment claim.

Mayor Craig Greenburg made the announcement during a news conference late yesterday afternoon.

Our Clayton Dalton breaks down where the department goes from here.

Mayor Greenburg was clear to point out that the sexual harassment claim does not involve Chief Jacqueline Gwen be La Rochelle herself, but only how she handled the claim once it was reported to her.

He would not elaborate on the allegation, but said it is still being investigated.

This situation is especially concerning given that just last March, the United States Department of Justice raised serious concerns about LAPD's handling of sexual misconduct allegations.

I will not tolerate sexual misconduct in Louisville Metro government, including in Lmpd.

Rules and policies are in place for a reason and they need to be followed.

The Department of Justice's investigation was prompted by the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by Louisville police during a botched raid in 2020.

Chief Gwen De La Rochelle is the third person to lead the department full time since Taylor's death.

She was named chief less than a year ago after serving as interim chief for seven months.

Jacquelyn Gwen DeLauro.

Laurel.

Prior to moving to Louisville, she spent 24 years with Atlanta police.

Mayor Greenburg said retired FBI agent David Beyer is now conducting an independent investigation into her actions.

In the meantime, Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey is the new acting chief of police.

He's been with the department for 18 years and created LAPD's new accountability and improvement program.

LAPD will fully cooperate with Mr. Beyer and his investigation so that he can complete it in a thorough and trustworthy way.

We will treat this process with the seriousness it deserves and respect the conclusions.

The independent investigation will find and the decisions the mayor makes as a result.

We will not let this be a distraction.

We will not waver in our fight to combat violent crime in this community.

Louisville police were under more scrutiny last month after they arrested the world's top pro golfer as he tried to enter Valhalla golf course, which was hosting the PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and booked into jail.

Charges were eventually dropped after a prosecutor determined it was a misunderstanding.

As for Chief Gwen De La Rochelle, she is now on temporary paid leave for Kentucky.

Thank you.

Clayton Dalton, the attorney for Major Shannon Lauder.

The alleged victim says he is looking into claims of sexual misconduct within the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Over the last four years.