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http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/17/louisiana.new.orleans.police/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Federal investigation claims abuses among New Orleans police
By the CNN Wire Staff
March 17, 2011 4:33 p.m. EDT
(CNN) -- A federal investigation found that the New Orleans Police Department has engaged in patterns of misconduct in violation of the Constitution and federal law, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Among the findings are that the police department has used excessive force, made unconstitutional stops and searches, and illegally profiled people based on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. The investigation also found a number of practices that contributed to the illegal conduct, including failed systems for recruiting and promoting officers, poor training and lack of supervision, among others....
Federal investigation claims abuses among New Orleans police
By the CNN Wire Staff
March 17, 2011 4:33 p.m. EDT
(CNN) -- A federal investigation found that the New Orleans Police Department has engaged in patterns of misconduct in violation of the Constitution and federal law, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Among the findings are that the police department has used excessive force, made unconstitutional stops and searches, and illegally profiled people based on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. The investigation also found a number of practices that contributed to the illegal conduct, including failed systems for recruiting and promoting officers, poor training and lack of supervision, among others....
