Louisville Slugger

A manufacturer of baseball bats, known for its iconic wood bats and innovations in bat design.

CCI Score

27.91

-0.02% April 29

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Louisville Slugger discontinues controversial police nightsticks

Amid internal backlash and a broader public outcry over police brutality in Louisville, the maker of the iconic Louisville Slugger bat, Hillerich & Bradsby Co., announced it would stop supplying custom souvenir nightsticks to the Louisville Metro Police Foundation—a practice it had followed for decades. This decision comes in a context of heightened sensitivity to law enforcement practices following incidents of police violence in the community.

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Louisville Slugger is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

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2020

Louisville Slugger discontinues controversial police nightsticks
27.91

Amid internal backlash and a broader public outcry over police brutality in Louisville, the maker of the iconic Louisville Slugger bat, Hillerich & Bradsby Co., announced it would stop supplying custom souvenir nightsticks to the Louisville Metro Police Foundation—a practice it had followed for decades. This decision comes in a context of heightened sensitivity to law enforcement practices following incidents of police violence in the community.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

April 4

By discontinuing the supply of nightsticks, which are widely seen as emblematic of aggressive police tactics, the company positions itself against practices that have historically harmed marginalized communities. This move, spurred by employee dissent, reflects a commitment to public accountability and a rejection of supporting elements of authoritarian law enforcement.

Louisville Slugger stops giving police custom nightsticks amid internal backlash
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 4

The decision to halt a long-standing practice in favor of ethical considerations marks a significant shift in business operations. By reassessing its role in supplying products associated with law enforcement apparatus, the company demonstrates a willingness to align its practices with values that oppose state-sponsored violence and support the rights of marginalized communities.

Louisville Slugger stops giving police custom nightsticks amid internal backlash