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Video: Businessman Gives New "Blue Roof" to Louisiana Sheriff's Deputy

Darren Domingue—owner of Lafayette Roofing & General Contractors—has for the second time in the span of just a couple of months constructed for free a new roof on the home of a deserving law enforcement officer, according to KATC-TV. Last month, a new roof went to a Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Today, Matthew McGinley, another Lafayette Sheriff’s deputy, received a new roof.

August 23, 2018

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Baton Rouge PD Adopts New Policy for Faster Release of OIS Videos

Baton Rouge police announced their Public Release of Critical Incident Recordings policy, which creates a protocol for the review of any recordings from critical incidents involving an officer and requires a decision from the police chief within 12 days about its public release.

August 22, 2018

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Louisiana K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Attempted Murder Suspect

The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder.

August 20, 2018

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Louisiana Officer Killed in Patrol Car Crash

Officer Ayrian Williams was traveling to provide another officer assistance when she attempted to dodge a hazard in the road, lost control of her vehicle, and struck a tree. She was transported to St. Francis Medical Center and pronounced dead.

May 22, 2018

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New Orleans Officer, 4 Other People Shot in Sunday Rampage

After that shooting, Harrison said, NOPD officers gave chase to Williams in the stolen car, following him through the city before Williams crashed a red Toyota Corolla on North Carrollton Avenue near Flowerdale Court. The crash damaged another vehicle, which was occupied by three people at the time.

April 23, 2018

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Louisiana Officer Shot on Easter Released from Hospital

Deputy Justin Nail, who was shot in the abdomen on Easter, was released from the hospital Sunday and is continuing to recuperate at home.

April 10, 2018

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Some Baton Rouge Officers Angry at Firing of Comrade who Shot Alton Sterling

Chief Paul said he took full responsibility for the flack he’s gotten for his decision. He said he did a poor job at the March 30 press conference explaining his reasons for taking the actions he did against Salamoni and Lake.

April 4, 2018

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Louisiana Deputy Wounded, Suspect Killed in Easter Sunday Gunfight

The pursuit started just before 5 a.m. when deputies attempted to pull Johnson over because they believed he was a suspect in some vehicle burglaries. Johnson refused to stop and fled in his vehicle before the crash and exchange of gunfire.

April 2, 2018

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Baton Rouge Chief Fires Officer who Shot Alton Sterling

Officer Blane Salamoni has been terminated effective today, and Howie Lake II has been suspended for three days, Paul said at a Friday evening press conference.

March 30, 2018

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New Orleans (LA) Police Department

NOPD's new EPIC program is creating a new culture that promotes ethical policing at a grassroots level.

March 30, 2018

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Video: Louisiana Chief Stabbed in Face, Critically Injured

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in connection with the Tuesday night stabbing of a Louisiana police chief who was critically injured.

March 28, 2018

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Video: Baton Rouge Officers Cleared by AG in Shooting of Alton Sterling

“Both officers reported that when they were on the ground, they saw Sterling’s right hand in his pocket, with his hand on a gun,” the Justice Department reported in announcing it would not prosecute them. “Officer Salamoni reported that he saw the gun coming out and attempted to grab it, but Sterling jerked away and attempted to grab the gun again. Officer Salamoni then saw “silver” and knew that he had seen a gun, so he began firing.”

March 27, 2018