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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Man pleads guilty to federal charges for killing New Mexico State Police officer
A man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to charges for shooting and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare ...
Arkansas State Trooper cleared of wrongdoing after shooting tires of stolen bus
The Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office has cleared an Arkansas State Police Sergeant of wrongdoing in the use of deadly force ...
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 ...
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 ...
Arkansas State Police launches site to combat human trafficking with local resources
ASP launching a new webpage to help combat human trafficking in the state by providing victims a place to find resources that ...
State trooper justified in shooting, killing Maine man in Hiram
A state trooper was justified when he shot and killed a Maine man armed with a BB gun in Hiram, according to Attorney General ...