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LA Rev Stat § 40:2355 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2355. Continuous surveillance of environmental matters; responsibility for; duties

RS 2355 - Continuous surveillance of environmental matters; responsibility for; duties It is hereby recognized that there is need for a twelve-month legislative oversight capability so as to provide the legislative body with continuous surveillance of environmental matters. This year-long continuity will be achieved during legislative sessions through the existing environmental committees of the Senate of the state of Louisiana and the House of Representatives thereof; and during interim periods by the existing Joint Legislative Committee on Environmental Quality. At least one member of each of the two environmental committees shall be appointed to membership on the interim committee. Each of these committees shall continue in existence and function with the duties as now or hereafter provided. The legislative oversight required herein shall function on a full-time basis and shall provide continuous supervision of legislation relating to environmental quality, shall provide for the development of legislative environmental research and all other matters deemed necessary to provide for continued upgrading and improvement of environmental laws. As a requisite to effective legislation, the joint committee will make available to the standing committees, the executive department, and the public a comprehensive environmental information management system. Acts 1972, No. 460, §5; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 36, §2, eff. May 7, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2401. Findings and policy

RS 2401 - Findings and policy The legislature finds that law enforcement work is of such importance to the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state and is of such a nature as to require education and training of a professional character. The needs of such education and training can be met only by programs adequate in quality and scope and made available to those persons who are serving as such officers including those in a temporary or probationary capacity. Education should also be made available to persons who seek to become peace officers, and this education should be supervised by a special council composed of persons experienced in law enforcement work and the training therefor rather than any other general board composed of nonlaw enforcement members. Added by Acts 1976, No. 397, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2401.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2401.1. Prohibition against quotas

RS 2401.1 - Prohibition against quotas A. No municipality or any police department thereof, nor any parish or any sheriff's department thereof, shall establish or maintain, formally or informally, a plan to evaluate, promote, compensate, or discipline a law enforcement officer on the basis of the officer making a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of arrests or require or suggest to a law enforcement officer, that the law enforcement officer is required or expected to make a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of arrests within a specified period. B. No municipality or any police department thereof, nor any parish or any sheriff's department thereof, shall establish or maintain, formally or informally, a plan to evaluate, promote, compensate, or discipline a law enforcement officer on the basis of the officer's issuance of a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of traffic citations or require or suggest to a law enforcement officer, that the law enforcement officer is required or expected to issue a predetermined or specified number of any type or combination of types of traffic citations within a specified period. C. No state agency, political subdivision, or law enforcement agency shall offer a financial reward or other benefit to a law enforcement officer which is determined by or based on the number of citations issued. D. This Section shall not prohibit a municipality from obtaining budgetary information from a municipal court or a municipal court of record, including an estimate of the amount of money the court anticipates will be collected in a budget year. Acts 2008, No. 479, §1, eff. June 25, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2401.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2401.2. Recruitment of minority candidates

RS 2401.2 - Recruitment of minority candidates  The council shall develop a policy designed to increase the recruitment of minority candidates for law enforcement positions which may be implemented by governmental entities that employ a peace officer. All governmental entities that employ a peace officer shall either develop and implement a policy designed to increase the recruitment of minority candidates for peace officer positions or adopt and implement the P.O.S.T. recruitment of minority candidate policy referenced in this Section.  Acts 2021, No. 418, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2401.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2401.3. Requirement for grant applications

RS 2401.3 - Requirement for grant applications  In order to be eligible to apply for and receive any state grants administered or procured by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, any governmental entity that employs a peace officer shall implement an in-service anti-bias training program, as administered by the council, including but not limited to topics such as procedural justice, cultural diversity, community relations, and peer intervention.  Acts 2021, No. 418, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2402 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2402. Definitions

RS 2402 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter:  (1) "Governmental entity" means any board, authority, commission, department, office, division, or agency of the state or any of its local political subdivisions.  (2) "Law enforcement training course" means a basic or advanced course of study certified by the council on peace officer standards and training, for the purpose of educating and training persons in the skills and techniques required of a peace officer in the discharge of his duties.  (3)(a) "Peace officer" means any employee of the state, a municipality, a sheriff, or other public agency, whose permanent duties actually include the making of arrests, the performing of searches and seizures, or the execution of criminal warrants, and is responsible for the prevention or detection of crime or for the enforcement of the penal, traffic, or highway laws of this state, but not including any elected or appointed head of a law enforcement department.  (b) "Peace officer" shall also include those sheriff's deputies whose duties include the care, custody, and control of inmates.  (c) "Peace officer" shall also include military police officers within the Military Department, state of Louisiana.  (d) "Peace officer" shall also include security personnel employed by the Supreme Court of the state of Louisiana.  (e) "Peace officer" shall also include security personnel employed by a court of appeal of the state of Louisiana.  (4) "Training center" means any school, academy, institute, or any place of learning whatsoever, which offers or conducts a law enforcement training course.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 397, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 489, §1; Acts 1984, No. 493, §1; Acts 2001, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 8, §2, eff. Oct. 16, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 817, §1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2009, No. 97, §1; Acts 2017, No. 272, §2, eff. June 16, 2017; Acts 2019, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2404.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2404.1. Additional powers of the council, school resource officers, School Violence Prevention Training Program

RS 2404.1 - Additional powers of the council, school resource officers, School Violence Prevention Training Program A. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:2404(11) and R.S. 17:416.19, the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall develop and implement a School Violence Prevention Training Program under their jurisdiction and within the existing school resource officer program in conjunction with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, the office of state police, local law enforcement agencies, and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. B. The Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall have the power to establish and appoint a committee with members representing the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, the accredited law enforcement training centers, the office of state police, local law enforcement agencies, and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. C. The committee shall have the following powers: (1) To develop minimum curriculum requirements for the training and certification of school security guards, which standards shall apply uniformly throughout the state for all school security guards. (2) To establish minimum law enforcement instruction qualifications at an accredited P.O.S.T. academy. (3) To approve and certify a school security guard program and to establish other requirements relative to such program. D. A portion of the funds appropriated for the program shall be allocated to local law enforcement agencies to be utilized for the cost of investigation, detection, and forensics costs of crime committed on school property. E. After a secure funding source for this program becomes available, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice shall have six months to implement a one-year pilot test of the School Violence Prevention Training Program. The commission shall evaluate the results of the pilot test before recommending statewide implementation. Acts 2005, No. 441, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2404.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2404.2. Minimum training requirements; basic curriculum; annual training

RS 2404.2 - Minimum training requirements; basic curriculum; annual training  A. In addition to all training requirements provided for in this Chapter, in order to be certified as a level one basic law enforcement peace officer, all persons shall successfully complete a minimum of four hundred hours of core curriculum for basic peace officers as prescribed by the council.  B.(1) All full-time, part-time, or reserve peace officers shall successfully complete a minimum of twenty hours of in-service training requirements prescribed by the council on an annual basis. All initial training requirements must be completed within the first calendar year after receiving P.O.S.T. certification and annually thereafter.  (2) Under certain circumstances, the council may modify, extend, or waive an in-service training requirement on a case-by-case basis. Requests for modifications, extensions, or waivers of annual in-service training requirements for an officer shall be in writing from the agency head directly to the council. Waivers may be considered for extended continuous medical leave or any other emergency event or events deemed as such by the council.  (3) Peace officers called to active military duty are not required to complete in-service training requirements missed during the performance of the active duty service.  (4) The council shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Subsection.  C.(1) No later than January 1, 2018, the council shall develop and implement curriculum for de-escalation, bias policing recognition, sudden in-custody death, and crisis intervention training, which shall include training for law enforcement interaction with persons with mental illness and persons with developmental disabilities, for peace officers that consists of classroom or internet instruction, or both.  (2) No later than January 1, 2022, the council shall develop and implement curriculum to provide instruction for law enforcement personnel on procedural justice and duty–to–intervene matters which shall include training for law enforcement personnel that consists of classroom or internet instruction, or both.  Acts 2017, No. 210, §1, eff. June 14, 2017; Acts 2020, No. 104, §1; Acts 2021, No. 418, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.1. Special equipment provided by Department of Public Safety and Corrections

RS 2405.1 - Special equipment provided by Department of Public Safety and Corrections  A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, from funds appropriated for this purpose, shall provide upon request special protective equipment, commonly known as a bulletproof vest, for every "peace officer" in the state of Louisiana. As used in this Section, "peace officer" means any full-time employee of the state, a municipality, a sheriff, or other public agency, whose principal permanent duties primarily involve the prevention or detection of crime or the enforcement of penal and traffic laws and actually include the making of arrests and the performing of searches and seizures.  B.(1) To the extent that funds are not appropriated to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for the purposes provided in Subsection A of this Section, the department may make available for purchase to law enforcement agencies for use by their peace officers bulletproof vests no longer utilized by the department for which the manufacturer warranty has expired.  (2) Any purchase pursuant to this Section shall be conducted pursuant to rules or regulations adopted by the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency.  (3)The state of Louisiana, its agencies and assigns, including but not limited to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall be immune from any liability relating to or resulting from the purchase, issuance, or failure of bulletproof vests transferred pursuant to the provisions of this Section.  (4)(a) Not later than ninety days prior to the destruction of any bulletproof vest, the department shall give notice to law enforcement agencies and constables that bulletproof vests no longer utilized by the department for which the manufacturer warranty has expired are available for purchase for use by part-time and reserve peace officers, constables, and deputy constables.  (b) As used in this Paragraph, "part-time and reserve peace officer" means any part-time peace officer and any reserve peace officer employed by the state, a municipality, a sheriff, or other public agency whose principal duties primarily involve the prevention or detection of crime or the enforcement of penal and traffic laws and actually include the making of arrests and the performing of searches and seizures.  (c) As used in this Paragraph, "constables and deputy constables" means any elected constable as provided in R.S. 13:2583 and any deputy constable appointed by a constable.  C. Prior to the purchase and distribution of the bulletproof vests, the director of each law enforcement agency shall supply a sworn affidavit stating the number of vests on hand, the number of vests requested, and that it shall be the policy of the agency that all officers receiving vests shall be expected to wear them.  D. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to require that a peace officer wear a bulletproof vest.  Acts 1990, No. 1060, §1; Acts 2013, No. 301, §1; Acts 2018, No. 388, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.2. Peace Officer Training Study Committee; creation

RS 2405.2 - Peace Officer Training Study Committee; creation A. There is hereby created a special study committee to study and make recommendations to the governor concerning the establishment of minimum training standards for reserve, part-time, and full-time peace officers. The committee shall recommend a comprehensive plan for legislation to establish such standards and other relevant matters regarding reserve, part-time, and full-time peace officers no later than December 31, 1998. B. The committee created herein shall be referred to as the Peace Officer Training Study Committee, shall be established as of August 1, 1998, and shall elect one of its members as chairman at its initial meeting. The committee shall be abolished on July 31, 1999. The members of the committee shall consist of the following: (1) Two members appointed by the Louisiana Municipal Association. (2) Two members appointed by the Louisiana Sheriff's Association. (3) Two members appointed by the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police. (4) Two members of the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training, appointed by the chairman of that council. (5) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives. (6) One member of the Senate appointed by the president of the Senate. (7) The deputy secretary for public safety services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections or his designee. (8) The attorney general or his designee. (9) One member of the Louisiana Union of Police Association. C. Members of the committee shall not receive any compensation or reimbursement for expenses other than compensation or reimbursement provided by their employers or the governmental entity to which they are elected. Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 108, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.3. Unlawful activity by non-accredited training centers

RS 2405.3 - Unlawful activity by non-accredited training centers It shall be unlawful for any training center to offer, conduct, award any certificates or documents purporting to evidence completion of, or solicit prospective trainees for a basic law enforcement training course, unless same is approved and accredited by the council. Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 108, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.5. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 210, §2, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 2405.5 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 210, §2, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.6. Training for peace officers; electronic control devices

RS 2405.6 - Training for peace officers; electronic control devices Manufacturers of electronic control devices, commonly referred to as "stun guns", which are sold for law enforcement purposes within the state of Louisiana shall develop a training and certification course which shall instruct peace officers as to the proper handling and use of the devices. The course shall also contain instruction regarding the impact of high voltage electronic control devices and the effects of their use. Every peace officer who purchases or is issued an electronic control device for use in the performance of his duties shall successfully complete this training course. Acts 2010, No. 578, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.7. Human trafficking training

RS 2405.7 - Human trafficking training A. The council shall provide training for law enforcement agencies in addressing human trafficking. B. Such training shall focus on all of the following: (1) Investigating human trafficking under R.S. 14:46.2. (2) Investigating trafficking of children for sexual purposes under R.S. 14:46.3 and the special needs of sexually exploited children. (3) Methods used in identifying United States citizens and foreign national victims of human trafficking, including preliminary interview techniques and appropriate questioning methods. (4) Methods of increasing effective collaboration with nongovernmental organizations and other relevant social service organizations in the course of investigating and prosecuting a human trafficking case. (5) Methods for protecting the rights of victims of human trafficking, taking into account the need to consider human rights and the special needs of female and child victims. (6) The necessity of treating victims of human trafficking as crime victims rather than criminals. (7) Methods for promoting the safety of victims of human trafficking. C. The council shall seek input and participation of appropriate nongovernmental organizations and other relevant organizations in the preparation and presentation of training called for in this Section. Acts 2014, No. 564, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2405.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2405.9. Identification of minor or dependent children of an arrested person; guidelines and training

RS 2405.9 - Identification of minor or dependent children of an arrested person; guidelines and training  A. The Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall develop guidelines and provide training for law enforcement agencies on identifying and ensuring the safety of minor or dependent children upon the arrest of the child's parent or guardian.  B. The guidelines and training shall include all of the following:  (1) Procedures to ensure that law enforcement officers inquire or otherwise ascertain whether an arrested person has a minor or dependent under his care, custody, or control at the time of the arrest.  (2) Procedures for the proper arrangement of temporary care for children to ensure their safety and well-being with a priority on placing children with supportive family members and trusted adults.  (3) Education on how witnessing a violent crime or other event causes emotional harm to children and how law enforcement can assist in mitigating the long-term effects of the trauma.  (4) Procedures for reporting on the number of instances requiring a referral to a partner organization or transportation of the child to a child advocacy center when the child is unable to be placed with a family member.  (5) Procedures to ensure law enforcement officers receive annual training as mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect in accordance with Children's Code Article 609.  C. The council shall work in conjunction with and receive input from appropriate nongovernmental organizations and other relevant organizations that are invested in the rights of children with incarcerated parents to develop and establish the guidelines and training program required by this Section.  D. Nothing in this Section shall preclude a law enforcement officer's responsibility as a mandatory reporter to report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with Children's Code Article 603.  Acts 2021, No. 126, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2406 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2406. Short title

RS 2406 - Short title The short title of this Chapter is Peace Officers Standards and Training Law. Added by Acts 1976, No. 397, §1.