Louisiana State Police, Excessive Force
Louisiana's Governor and AG defend State Police against a DOJ report, criticizing it as politically motivated.
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
A motorcyclist from Cut Off was killed in a wreck in Lockport. Raymond Guidry, 68, was traveling south about 4 p.m. Jan. 16 on LA 308, Louisiana State Police said in a news release. For reasons still under investigation,
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.
Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million, and Gov. Jeff Landry has been using it to travel around the state.
This crash ultimately claimed the life of 46-year-old mail carrier Nakeisha Pitre. Pitre was initially transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries on the day of the accident, and on Jan. 15, state police were notified that Pitre succumbed to injuries related to the crash.
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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.”
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Reaction is pouring in following the historic justice department report that says Louisiana State Police has a pattern of excessive force.RELATED: I-TEAM: Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State PoliceGovernor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill immediately released joint statements criticizing the report and defending the agency.
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 officers and board members for 2025.