Louisiana State Police, excessive force and Finds Pattern

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.
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.
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
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.
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,
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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

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State police sergeant justified in shooting at bus, prosecutor rules
The Pulaski County prosecutor last week determined that an Arkansas State Police sergeant who in August opened fire on a ...
Pulaski County prosecutor rules use of deadly force by state trooper justified to stop stolen bus
The Pulaski County Prosecutor’s Office has cleared an Arkansas State Police trooper in his use of deadly force during an August incident ASP officials said Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones concluded ...
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Man pleads guilty to killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare
A man has pleaded guilty to killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare on Interstate 40 near Tucumcari in March.
Arkansas State Trooper cleared of wrongdoing after shooting tires of stolen bus
The Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office has cleared an Arkansas State Police Sergeant of wrongdoing in the use of deadly force ...
State Police investigating pedestrian death in Rosendale
A pedestrian was killed Thursday on Route 32 in Rosendale and was struck by a 2013 Toyota. Another vehicle subsequently ran ...
State trooper justified in shooting, killing Maine man in Hiram
A state trooper was justified when he shot and killed a Maine man armed with a BB gun in Hiram, according to Attorney General ...
Colorado State Police urges drivers to prepare vehicles for travel in subzero temperatures and snow
The combination of subzero temperatures and overnight snow will make for a dangerous commute over the next few days. It is ...