Louisiana State Police, Excessive Force

U.S. Finds Pattern of Excessive Force by Louisiana State Police
A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision.
US says Ronald Greene's death showed Louisiana police used excessive force
The fatal 2019 arrest of unarmed Black motorist Ronald Greene and its aftermath demonstrated serious failures at Louisiana State Police like use of excessive force and breakdowns in accountability, the U.
Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police
The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.
Feds detail pattern of ‘unchecked misconduct’ within Louisiana State Police
Federal authorities released the findings of an investigation Thursday that revealed a pattern of unlawful conduct within the Louisiana State Police, including troopers’ use of excessive force, lack of accountability and other problems in “every corner of the state.
I-TEAM: Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State Police
Late Thursday evening and days before President Joe Biden leaves office, the Department of Justice announced that it has concluded its pattern and practice investigation into Louisiana State Police.
Justice Department report finds Louisiana State Police show pattern of using excessive force
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report Thursday evening finding that Louisiana State Police employs practices that violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the use o
Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State Police
The DOJ found that Louisiana State Police “engages in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.”
Landry, Murrill blast federal report on Louisiana State Police use of force
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state Attorney General Liz Murrill say a U.S. Department of Justice report that slams the Louisiana State Police's use of force is "old news." The report, which analyzed the state police's use of force from 2018 to 2023,
“This feels like a slap in the face”: Reactions to DOJ findings following investigation into State Police
Reaction is pouring in following the historic justice department report that says Louisiana State Police has a pattern of ...
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Gov. Landry and AG Murrill Defend Louisiana State Police Against DOJ Report Allegations
Louisiana's Governor and AG defend State Police against a DOJ report, criticizing it as politically motivated.
With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out of Sight
With the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras coming, Gov. Jeff Landry is using the emergency order from the New Year’s attack on ...
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Opelousas mail carrier dies from injuries sustained in crash, police say
This crash ultimately claimed the life of 46-year-old mail carrier Nakeisha Pitre. Pitre was initially transported to a ...
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Roundup: Leaders for a Better Louisiana / State Police / UnitedHealth
Leaders for a Better Louisiana, the new organization that formed from the merger of the Council for a Better Louisiana and the Committee of 100 for Economic Development, on Friday announced its ...
Cut Off man dies in motorcycle crash in Lockport, Louisiana State Police report
A motorcyclist from Cut Off was killed in a wreck in Lockport. Raymond Guidry, 68, was traveling south about 4 p.m. Jan. 16 ...
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Landry traveling around on Louisiana State Police’s new $5.5 million plane
Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million, and Gov. Jeff Landry has been using it to travel ...
State begins clearing New Orleans homeless camps ahead of Super Bowl
Louisiana State Police Troop NOLA, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and Department of Transportation crews began clearing New ...