Louisville Names First Black Woman as Police Chief Amid Dept. Scrutiny

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel appointed chief after nationwide search.
Facing challenges recruiting officers, restoring trust after discrimination findings.
Third interim chief since Breonna Taylor shooting in 2020.
Comes after Washington, D.C. also named a Black woman, Pamela A. Smith, as chief.
Appointments highlight lack of diversity in law enforcement leadership roles.