The City of New Orleans has ended a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by police amid a surge in violent crime. Critics of the move have questions.
Ahead of Derek Chauvin verdict, NOPD makes contingency plan for possible protests
Louisiana State Police also say they re working with local partners. Share Updated: 5:35 PM CDT Apr 19, 2021 WDSU Digital Team
Louisiana State Police also say they re working with local partners. Share Updated: 5:35 PM CDT Apr 19, 2021
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Show Transcript PRESENT THEM ANYTIME LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL PROTESTS PENDING THE VERDICT IN THE SHOVEN TRIAL THE NOPD TELLS WDSU. THEY ARE MONITORING THE TRIAL AND HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IF PROTESTERS DO TAKE TO THE STREETS LOUISIANA STATE POLICE TELLS US THEY ARE WORKING WITH LOCAL AGENC
State and Federal law enforcement say weekend was quiet
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and last updated 2021-01-17 22:18:43-05
Throughout the weekend, public safety officials from numerous federal, state, and local agencies worked to coordinate security protocols and ensure safety for protesters, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding community, a joint release from the FBI and Louisiana State Police say. The peaceful assemblies and activities throughout the weekend was a testament to the intended purpose of our First Amendment rights, including the right to peacefully protest, the release states.
The release says that, leading up to Inauguration Day on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, a multi-agency collaborative team will remain in a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to Louisiana. No specific and substantiated threat to life or property have been identified at this time to include the State Capitol or other government buildings, they say.
Security to remain at Louisiana Capitol through Inauguration Day, FBI says Share Updated: 9:58 AM CST Jan 18, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 9:58 AM CST Jan 18, 2021
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Show Transcript PROTESTED PEACEFULLY AT THE STATE CAPITOL TODAY. THE HIGH-SECURITY INCLUDED MOUNTED PATROLS, BARRICADES AND CARDBOARD TRASH CANS INSTEAD OF METAL ONES. LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS THEY ARE PREPARED FOR LARGE CROWDS ON THE POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE IN THE DAYS AHEAD, BUT NEITHER OF THOSE HAPPENED TODAY. SUPPORTERS OF PRESIDENT TRUMP WHO WERE HERE PROTESTED THE 2020 ELECTION RESULTS SAYING, THEY WERE HERE TO BE WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE, NOT RIGHT. RIOT. WE DON’T CONDONE VIOLENCE. THE COPS LIKE US, THEY COME OUT EVERY WEEK. IF ANYBODY IS A BAD ACTOR, I HAVE NEVER SEEN THEM. DO 100% WITH THE POLICE TELLS YOU. IF YOU ARE NOT, THIS IS NOT THE GROUP FOR YOU. JENNIFER: THE GOVERNOR SAID THIS WEEK THAT HE IS RECEIVING THREATS AT THE STATE CAPITAL