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.
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.S. Justice Department.
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
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,
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.

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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 ...
Woman in her 80s hospitalized after collision with Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline
A woman in her 80s has been hospitalized after being hit by a Massachusetts State Police cruiser in Brookline.
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Changes to State Police Secure Cities partnership under discussion
A Michigan State Police program that partners with local police departments in mainly urban areas could see some changes. The ...
State Police arrest Oklahoma woman after 150 pounds of marijuana found during traffic stop
An Oklahoma woman was arrested by the Arkansas State Police last week after she was found with more than 150 pounds of ...
State Police investigate two altercations near Albany's Capital Building
State Police are investigating two separate altercations that occurred near the Capital Building, raising concerns about ...
Federal sentencings for 5 former officers delayed until after state trial in death of Tyre Nichols
Sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will ...
5 arrested for helping fugitive following shooting of St. Johnsbury police captain
Vermont State Police are continues the investigation into the Dec. 13, 2024, shooting of St. Johnsbury Police Department Capt ...
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Suspended Trooper Michael Proctor appears in front of Massachusetts State Police trial board
Suspended State Police Trooper Michael Proctor appeared at a hearing Wednesday after admitting to sending disparaging texts ...
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Arkansas State Police identify suspect killed in Maumelle officer-involved shooting
Arkansas State Police officials are providing more information on an investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting ...
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 ...