Louisiana State Police, excessive force

Officials investigating bomb threat at Louisiana State Police headquarters
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Emergency crews responded to Louisiana State Police headquarters Sunday morning for a phone call bomb threat. A spokesperson for LSP said multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with the response and conducted a thorough sweep of the compound before clearing it.
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.
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.
Feds detail pattern of ‘unchecked misconduct’ within Louisiana State Police
( Louisiana Illuminator) - 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.”
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,
I-TEAM: Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State Police
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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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Governor emphasizes roadway safety as most of Louisiana braces for deep freeze
North Louisiana is expected to be spared of snowfall, while several inches of snow is forecasted along the I-10 corridor in ...
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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.
Rapides Parish Police Jury issues State of Emergency
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish Police Jury has issued a State of Emergency for Rapides Parish due to the ...
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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 ...
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Landry traveling around on Louisiana State Police’s new $5.5 million plane
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. The 2019 model Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop ...
Louisiana State Police issues temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations
Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations.
Single-vehicle crash claims the life of Jonesboro man
On Sunday, January 19, 2024, shortly before 6 AM, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a ...
Tips for navigating wintry road conditions
Louisiana State Police urge drivers to avoid icy roads as freezing temperatures and winter weather threaten dangerous driving ...