Louisiana State Police, excessive force

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
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.
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 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 ...
Two state police troopers fired for insensitivity after sharing video of traffic fatality
Two Rhode Island State Police troopers who displayed poor judgment and a "lack of empathy" for the family of a man who was ...
Woman in her 80s hit by Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline
A woman in her 80s was taken to a hospital after she was hit by a marked Massachusetts State Police cruiser on Wednesday.
Massachusetts girl dies after being found in icy pond: ‘A sad day in Norton’
A 6-year-old girl with nonverbal autism has died after emergency responders found her in an icy pond in Norton. “This is not ...
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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 investigate two assaults near Albany's Capital Building
State Police are investigating two separate altercations that occurred near the Capital Building, raising concerns about ...
Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M
An agency leader said some of the top earners could be trying to earn a higher pension, which is generally calculated by ...