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After Katrina, New Orleans Police Under Scrutiny

In the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, NOPD officers shot 11 civilians, five of whom died. Criminal cases have now been brought against some officers, and the federal government is investigating the actions of the police department, which conducted only cursory inquiries into the deadly use of force.

81 stories published since 2008

Another Setback in Federal Investigation of New Orleans Police

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Plenty of Misconduct, and 129 Pages of One Judge’s Disbelief

by Joe Sexton, ProPublica,

Danziger Bridge Convictions Overturned

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Key Convictions Overturned in Killing by New Orleans Police

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

After Katrina, New Orleans Cops Were Told They Could Shoot Looters

by Sabrina Shankman, Tom Jennings, Brendan McCarthy, Laura Maggi and A.C. Thompson,

Former New Orleans Cop Sentenced in Perjury Case

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Judge Hits New Orleans Cops with Harsh Sentences

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

New Orleans Police Officer Convicted of Perjury, Obstruction in Post-Katrina Shooting

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Report Slams Former New Orleans Police Honcho for Mishandling Probe of Post-Katrina Killing

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Five New Orleans Cops Convicted for Their Role in Post-Katrina Shootings

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Case of New Orleans Cops Accused in Post-Katrina Civilian Shootings Goes to the Jury

by Aarti Shahani, ProPublica,

Trial Opens of New Orleans Police Officers Charged in the Danziger Bridge Shootings

by Aarti Shahani, ProPublica,

Judge Orders New Trial in New Orleans Police Case

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Judge Hands Out Tough Sentences in Post-Katrina Killing by Police

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Feds Find ‘Systemic Violations of Civil Rights’ by New Orleans Police Department

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

A.C. Thompson at the 2011 Media Learning Seminar

by Minhee Cho,

In Wake of Glover Verdicts, What's Next for New Orleans’ Troubled Police Force?

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Editor’s Note: The Long Road to Justice for Henry Glover

by Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica,

Jury Convicts Three, Acquits Two in Post-Katrina Police Shooting

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Former Cop Sentenced in Post-Katrina Shooting of Unarmed Civilians at Danziger Bridge

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

NOPD Officer With History of Complaints Against Him Testifies in Post-Katrina Police Shooting

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

In Post-Katrina Killing, NOPD Cop Testifies Why He Shot Man, Another Explains Why He Burned the Body

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

Testimony in Post-Katrina Shooting by Police Offers New Details on Alleged Cover-up

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

Testimony: New Orleans Police Investigator Knew About Police Involvement in Post-Katrina Shooting

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

In Post-Katrina Police Shooting, Photographer and Cop Witnessed Key Events, Didn't Come Forward

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

Trial Underway of Five New Orleans Cops for Post-Katrina Shooting

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

Some of the Complaints Levied Against Lt. Dwayne Scheuermann

by Brendan McCarthy, The New Orleans Advocate/The Times-Picayune and A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

No Discipline for New Orleans Cop in 15 Shooting Incidents, 50 Complaints

by Brendan McCarthy, The New Orleans Advocate/The Times-Picayune and A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

New Orleans Judge May Limit Defense Options in Glover Case

by Sabrina Shankman,

Two NOPD Officers Charged in Post-Katrina Death

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

NOPD Officer Gets Three Years For Cover-Up of Danziger Bridge Shootings

by Sabrina Shankman, ProPublica,

Federal Agents Open Inquiry Into Order Authorizing NOPD Cops to Shoot Looters

by Robin Fields,

Frontline Documentary ‘Law & Disorder’ Airs Tonight on PBS

by Mike Webb,

Frontline Documentary 'Law & Disorder' Airs Tonight on PBS

by Mike Webb,

Feds Tell Two New Orleans Officers They're Targets in Post-Katrina Shooting Probe

by Marian Wang, ProPublica,

In New Orleans, New Evidence of a Beating by Police

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Man Indicted for Alleged Racial Attack in Post-Katrina New Orleans

by A.C. Thompson,

Feds Charge Man as New Orleans Inquiry Turns to Vigilante Violence

by A.C. Thompson,

Six More Charged in New Orleans Danziger Bridge Shootings

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

The Killing of Henry Glover: Who Else Knew?

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

New Details Emerge in Glover Case

by Ryan Knutson, ProPublica,

Missing Persons Report in Glover Case Failed to Receive Attention

by Ryan Knutson, ProPublica,

Authorities Charge Fifth Former NOPD Officer in Danziger Case

by Ryan Knutson, ProPublica,

Justice Department Opens Probe of NOPD

by Ryan Knutson, ProPublica,

Big Changes at New Orleans Police Department

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Fourth New Orleans Police Officer Charged in Post-Katrina Shooting at Danziger Bridge

by Ryan Knutson, ProPublica,

Ex-Cop Michael Hunter Pleads Guilty in Danziger Shooting

by A.C. Thompson,

Fourth Person Indicted in Danziger Bridge Shootings

by A.C. Thompson,

Third Cop Indicted in New Orleans Bridge Shooting Case

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

Feds: We're Investigating Baton Rouge Police, Too

by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica,

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