Daily Archives: June 9, 2022

DOJ investigation of Louisiana State Police could spell years of federal oversight

By James Finn and John Simerman | The Advocate | June 9, 2022 The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced a major civil rights investigation of Louisiana State Police over troopers’ use of excessive force and claims of racially biased policing — the kind of intensive federal probe that often lands police agencies under…

‘Outburst of indiscriminate crime’: Furious New Orleans councilman suggests calling in National Guard to battle lawlessness and crime as homicides in the Big Easy are on pace for RECORD highs

By Janon Fisher | Daily Mail | June 9, 2022 A New Orleans city councilman is suggesting bringing in reinforcements as crime in the city spikes, homicides are on track to reach record highs and the police force struggles with chronic understaffing. ‘Maybe it’s time to talk about bringing in the National Guard,’ District E Councilman Oliver…