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FRONTLINE PBS October 17, 2023

Law & Disorder: Questionable Police Shootings in Hurricane Katrina’s Wake (documentary) | FRONTLINE

Summary

The Frontline investigation reveals the disturbing events surrounding Henry Glover's death in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, focusing on the alleged misconduct of New Orleans Police Department officers. The transcript details how Glover was shot, his brother was brutally beaten, and Glover was left to die in a car at a police-controlled school, with officers seemingly indifferent to his critical condition. The story highlights systemic issues within the New Orleans Police Department, including potential cover-ups, excessive force, and a breakdown of basic human compassion during the crisis, ultimately raising serious questions about law enforcement accountability and ethics in extreme circumstances.

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