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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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State Police investigating two assaults near Capital
Two people have been assaulted in Albany near the Capital within the last three weeks – which has one union representing state workers on edge. State Police said the first one happened just after 7 p.
Group says police response to UNH protests escalated tensions, infringed on free speech rights
A working group looking into anti-war demonstrations at the University of New Hampshire last year said the school failed to meet its values when it comes to freedom of speech and free expression.
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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 ...
Rhode Island State Police seize ghost gun, drugs in investigation
Rhode Island State Police said Friday that they charged a Providence man with several gun and drug charges. State police said ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...