Louisiana State Police, Finds Pattern and Excessive Force

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.”
U.S. Finds Pattern of Excessive Force by Louisiana State Police
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