Levee District Police
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The Levee District Police (French: Police du District de Levee) is the law enforcement agency responsible for the safety and protection of the
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Louisiana State Police. They have statewide arrest and investigative power.[citation needed
] In addition to providing general law enforcement, the Levee District Police Division enforces the following laws:
- Title 14 (Criminal Code)
- Title 30 (Environmental Laws)
- Title 32 (Highway Regulation Law) *Title 34 (Navigation and Shipping Laws)
- Title 38 (Levee County Law) *Title 40 (Illegal Narcotics and Weapons) *Title 56 (Fish and games)
Enforcement
They also enforce the provisions of the
FBI Infragard and the United States Department of Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Advisory Council. These law enforcement officers are specially trained in tactical intervention. The Levee District Police have both Land and Sea Special Response Team (SWAT) capabilities through the integrated use of land and sea units.[1]
Controversy
- In May 2022, a patrol vehicle of the Levee District Police was stolen and recovered in New Orleans.[2]
- In October 2022, several Orleans Levee District officers were accused of fraud by a local yacht club. The yacht club contracted with the officers for off-duty security work. The club alleged that the officers either showed up late or not at all, and still billed them the full amount. Three officers and a sergeant were arrested as a result.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Levee District Police | Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services". www.dcfs.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Daley, Ken (2022-05-14). "Stolen Orleans Parish Levee District Police unit has been recovered, NOPD says". www.fox8live.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "4 New Orleans Levee Cops Accused of Fraud in Off-Duty Work". 2022-11-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-19.