Former OPSO Employee's Trial Set

Golden K. Berry once had a promising career in law enforcement. He also had a brief career in politics. But that all changed when he made a decision to want to be treated just as equally as his White counterparts in law enforcement. According to court records from a lawsuit filed by Berry, he was hired by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in 2000 as a correctional officer. Berry attained the rank of Corporal in 2003 and maintained his position for thirteen years. Berry’s position as a Corporal required that he alternate working between day and night shifts. Berry wanted to work consistent d...