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Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police

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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.S. Justice Department. A broad civil rights inquiry, announced in 2022 following an Associated Press investigation, found troopers’ use of stun guns “particularly concerning,” and that troopers have used for…

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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.S. Justice Department. A broad civil rights inquiry, announced in 2022 following an Associated Press investigation, found troopers’ use of stun guns “particularly concerning,” and that troopers have used for…

·Albuquerque, United States
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Department of Justice finds Louisiana State Police engaged in unconstitutional use of force, calls for further reforms

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — 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 Taser usage, escalation of minor incidents and force against non-threatening individuals, violating the Fourth Amendment. While LSP has implemented reforms, such as revising its use-of-force policy, establishing a Force Invest…

·Baton Rouge, United States
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City of St. Albans and police officers sued for alleged excessive force

Richard Nelson, a Kanawha County, West Virginia man, is suing the City of St. Albans, West Virginia and three of its police officers for allegedly using excessive force against him.

·Charleston, United States
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Justice Department warn Louisiana residents about use of excessive use of force from State Police

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department warned the people of Louisiana on Thursday that members of its State Police engage in a pattern of law enforcement practices that deprives them of their rights under the U.S. Constitution.Findings announced after a "pattern and practice investigation" Thursday afternoon said the agency routinely uses excessive force, including the unjustified use of Tasers, and escalates minor incidents involving people w…

·Baton Rouge, United States
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Charleston Gazette-Mail broke the news in Charleston, United States on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
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