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 finds Louisiana State Police engaged in unconstitutional use of force, calls for further reforms
The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that the Louisiana State Police have been found to engage in unconstitutional practices, including excessive use of force, unjustified
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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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.
One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors arrested in connection with drug-trafficking investigation
The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a ...
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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 ...
Louisiana governor relocating homeless people ahead of Super Bowl
Louisiana authorities are clearing homeless encampments around the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl ...
Louisiana mayor accused of being a part of drug trafficking organization: Police
Truong, along with six other Bogalusa residents, were subject to search and arrest warrants following an investigation done ...