One year since she was appointed chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel still faces some big challenges.

In this episode of Inside Louisville, meet the woman behind the badge as Chief Gwinn-Villaroel tells her story, explaining how she went from pastor to police officer, what brought her to Louisville, and what she envisions for the future of our city. 

Inside Louisville 
KET Sunday, Feb. 25 • Noon/11 am
KET2 Monday, Feb. 26 • 7/6 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and the PBS App

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a KET production that features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

For behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, be sure to follow Inside Louisville’s Instagram feed at Instagram.com/KETinLou.

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