Former Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope was indicted on multiple federal charges for pocketing fees paid by citizens to pad his income. At the time, Pope was told not to do it, but now there s a new law on the books saying it s OK to do exactly that.
The new law was signed by Governor John Bel Edwards this week allowing the marshal to supplement his income with fees collected by his office as reported by KATC.
We all know how laws change through the years. Something that s illegal today might not be in 5 years.
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That being said, this new law has people raising an eyebrow or two and has many wondering why the law was even proposed in the first place.
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In an effort to help to create a more cohesive relationship between law enforcement and community members, Lafayette police, the marshal s office and the sheriff s office took a walk around the McComb-Veazey neighborhood.
During Monday night s walk, Police Chief Thomas Glover Sr., Marshal Reggie Thomas, Sheriff Mark Garber and some of their staff knocked on neighbors doors and invited them to the nearby community house for burgers. One of the things we wanted to do was get out to the community to actually talk to the community, Thomas said. A lot of times people talk about bridging the gap, but you don t get out and talk and see what the community really wants.
Bill filed to clarify Lafayette City Marshal s salary, prevent malfeasance from previous administration
ill to clarify salary for Lafayette City Marshal
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We re learning more about a Senate bill that would allow the Lafayette City Marshal to keep court fees that got former City Marshal Brian Pope in legal trouble.
The bill, filed by Senator Gerald Boudreaux, will bring clarity to the law.
Senator Gerald Boudreaux says this bill will allow the Lafayette City Marshal to pocket certain fees from the court system, like money from eviction notices and subpoenas. By statute, we would have the limitations on the salary, how much fees and fines the dollars from those two accounts can go towards the salary of the marshal,â said Boudreaux.
A plan floated by Lafayette Consolidated Government to pay for two extra city marshal deputy positions and have them provide security at Lafayette City Hall is dead.
In a press release, Lafayette City Marshal Reggie Thomas says he is not proceeding with that plan. The release says Thomas made his decision after further review and discussion with the city administration.
According to the release, Thomas will continue to focus on his agency s accreditation, community relations, mentoring program, and other goals.
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