Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Part I - State Police › Chapter 13 - Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permits › Section I-1303 - Issuance of Special Officer's Commission

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is
				to set forth the policies and procedures applicable to the issuance of special
				officer's commission to persons showing need for such commissions as required
				in accordance with the provisions of title 40, section 1379.1 of the
Louisiana Revised Statutes
.
B. Applicability. The policies and procedures
				provided herein shall be applicable to all officers, agents, and employees of
				agencies, boards and commissions of the state of Louisiana; of local government
				subdivisions; of private institutions or others who display a need for
				statewide police power and power to arrest, are bonded and meet other
				restrictions as required.
C. Duties
				and Responsibilities. Authorized persons commissioned as special officers shall
				have the direct authority to perform those activities specified on the special
				officer's commission card. However, when the holder of a special officer's
				commission is not performing those tasks specified on the commission card, he
				shall be regarded as a private citizen and his commission shall not be in
				effect.
D. Application. The
				superintendent of state police shall be authorized to issue, at his discretion,
				a special officer's commission from the Office of State Police. All
				requirements of the superintendent of state police relating to application
				shall be satisfied. Applications shall be submitted in the manner prescribed by
				the superintendent of state police and will include the submission of such
				documents and materials establishing eligibility as the superintendent may deem
				necessary.
E.
				Suspension/Revocation. The superintendent of state police may revoke or suspend
				special officer's commission when conditions and/or circumstances are such that
				the holder of a special commission can no longer show need or when the holder
				commits acts contrary to law or to the jurisdictional stipulations of the
				commission or through his action(s) or lack of action(s) brings discredit upon
				the state of Louisiana, its departments, agencies or commissions or its
				political subdivisions. Persons holding special officer's commissions are
				subject to the same statutory responsibilities and liabilities as are all other
				local and state law enforcement officers.
F. Termination. Special officer commissions
				will automatically expire one year from the date of issue or as otherwise
				provided by law.
G. Qualifications
				and Requirements. The following requirements shall be met before a special
				officer's commission will be issued. All applicants:
1. shall submit a letter which details the
				need for statewide police power and the power to arrest. If the applicant is
				employed and the nature of the employment is the basis for need of a special
				officer's commission, then, in addition to his letter, a detailed letter from
				the employer stating the need is necessary;
2. shall complete a detailed application and
				submit application along with the following documents:
a. complete fingerprint file which has been
				prepared by a law enforcement agency;
b. copy of birth certificate;
3. shall have completed the
				minimum hours of basic law enforcement training in accordance with the Council
				on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or possess related experience or
				ability equal to such training;
4.
				submit to and pass a comprehensive background investigation, said investigation
				to be conducted by the Louisiana State Police;
5. show proof of faithful service bond in the
				minimum amount of $10,000; and
6.
				if the applicant has an arrest record, he shall present a notarized statement
				from the clerk of court or the district attorney of the parish in which the
				arrests were made which specifies the disposition on all charges.