Dozens of law enforcement officials from around the state gathered in Baton Rouge Thursday to implore lawmakers to not override Governor Edwards’ veto of legislation allowing concealed carry without a permit. Under the bill, those 21 and older who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm would be allowed to carry a concealed handgun without needing to demonstrate firearm proficiency and safety knowledge during an eight-hour concealed carry course.
Several sheriffs were in attendance despite the fact that the highly influential Louisiana Sheriffs Association has remained neutral on the topic. One of those sheriffs was Craig Webre of Lafourche who said allowing unlicensed, untrained people to carry concealed firearms in public is a recipe for disaster.
New Orleans police update use-of-force policies after violent summer clash with protesters We here at the NOPD strive to be at the forefront of modern policing and criminal justice reform, Superintendent of Police Shaun Ferguson said. Author: Osama Ayyad Updated: 1:15 PM CST December 21, 2020
NEW ORLEANS Superintendent of Police Shaun Ferguson announced Monday morning that the New Orleans Police Department had a new use-of-force policy.
The new policy was a result of an investigation into the violent exchange between NOPD officers and protesters attempting to cross the Cresent City Connection on June 3.
The superintendent was clear: When violence occurs, the message needed to be heard is lost in the chaos brought on by people with different agendas. The messages in these protests are very important Police reform and improving our criminal justice system needs to be heard. NOPD stands with you again.