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Rookie Louisiana Officer Shot, Killed in Uniform Before Starting Shift

Officer Chatéri Payne, 22, was a mother, former track star, and a rookie officer who had been on the job less than two months

January 10, 2019

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New Orleans Police Superintendent Named Baltimore's Next Commissioner

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said Harrison has “achieved clear, compelling and consistent results” in reducing violence while deploying “proactive and effective policing strategies that reflect 21st century, constitutional policing,” and would bring the “insight and sensitivity needed to reestablish essential trust and confidence of citizens in their police officers.”

January 9, 2019

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Louisiana Man Jailed for Declaring January 2 "Kill Cops Day"

A Louisiana man was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly posted to social media threats against police officers, declaring January 2 to be "kill cops day."

January 3, 2019

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Louisiana Police Invite Drug Users to Bring Meth to Department for 'Testing'

The Harahan (LA) Police Department is attempting to get drug users in the area to bring their meth to the department for "testing."

December 31, 2018

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Louisiana Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Acts with an Animal

An officer with the Bosssier (LA) Police Department reported turned himself into authorities when he learned that an arrest warrant had been issued in connection with an investigation that he was in possession of pornography involving sexual acts with an animal.

December 24, 2018

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Man Who Tried to Run Down Louisiana Officer Found Guilty of Felony Aggravated Assault

A Shreveport, LA, man who was accused of attempting to run over a police officer following a robbery at a local casino a year ago has been found guilty of felony aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a peace officer.

December 7, 2018

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Louisiana Officer Shot—Body Armor Sends Ricocheting Bullet Safely Away

Sheriff Jay Russell said that the bullet struck the deputy in his body armor, then ricocheted into the back seat of the squad car. He said that the deputy should be okay.

December 3, 2018

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Louisiana Officer Arrested for DWI After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase

Carlos Peralta, 53, was booked Sunday with driving while intoxicated, aggravated flight from an officer and reckless operation of a vehicle, according to Jefferson Parish arrest records.

November 28, 2018

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Louisiana Motor Officer Dies of Injuries Sustained During Funeral Escort Duty

The Slidell (LA) Police Department posted to Facebook news that Motor Officer Jason Seals has succumbed to injuries sustained in late September while participating in funeral escort duty.

November 19, 2018

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Louisiana Department Will No Longer Hold Prayer Vigils

The Shreveport Police Department will no longer host or promote prayer vigils after the Freedom From Religion Foundation—a national nonprofit that advocates for the separation of church and state—argued that the practice was unconstitutional.

October 19, 2018

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Louisiana Motor Officer Seriously Injured During Funeral Procession

Officer Jason Seals was participating in the funeral escort on his patrol motorcycle when a vehicle unexpectedly pulled out in front of him, causing him to strike the vehicle and be ejected from his motorcycle, the Slidell (LA) Police Department said on Facebook.

September 26, 2018

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Louisiana State Police Superintendent Says Newspaper Should 'Move Forward'

In a letter to the editors of The Advocate, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves said that the newspaper has unnecessarily made mention of an incident that occurred more than 20 months ago in news coverage unrelated to that event.

September 2, 2018