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Broussard said the governor has declared a state of emergency and noted the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the attorney general have ordered reviews. He warned that after major incidents constituents and elected officials “may demand answers after the fact” and urged careful documentation. Broussard said he had observed instances after disasters where “state police not to document certain evidence” and where reports were not supplemented even after earlier information was found to be misleading. He warned these practices could create conflicts of interest if district attorneys or government attorneys direct investigative decisions.

“State police should not be controlled by district attorneys, judges, attorneys representing government agencies,” Broussard said, and he urged the commission to hold accountable “any person participating in a cover up in any way, every level of government pertaining to any emergency and or major disaster declarations.” Broussard said he had seen evidence of reports being withheld or left uncorrected and urged the commission to ensure independent, transparent documentation.

The commissioners did not take formal action on the public comment; Broussard’s remarks were entered into the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Louisiana State Police Commission January 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A member of the public warned the commission about potential conflicts of interest and record suppression in post‑disaster investigations, urging accountability and documentation when state police investigations interact with district attorneys or other agencies.","taxTitle","State Police Commission, Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana","taxId",25970,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6393227,"Director reports promotional exam timeline, next commission meeting set earlier for Feb. 13",63,1131000,1194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea&start=1131&end=1194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea/thumbnail_1131000.jpg","/articles/6393227/Louisiana/Director-reports-promotional-exam-timeline-next-commission-meeting-set-earlier-for-Feb-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393227-bfef20e14913a1b5dbf264f30325647d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158862&Signature=ZJ-AhlUXQtMMknlWlIT547a9eqPqpMjBLgaDY8nTPK6FUOd6ZrmHM1jZvlqkYGHDKDzfUAA1-JpPkOjb-6mWgAIpshMRB80PiaGYIBsXL4m6m6O1wPCXGVWehXfEqpiZornovh0ux4UbCLcOdSKgJws3adcz-BL05AhrLpHi4q4sE4pSq070vszw6CJ7lfqIWtYS1Jh89UErou2RM~gfy4gxWhgwQKIzOY5X5rxVEtZZ05~ffY2bGEOCefTXuGCgBLeHehZMImdzwWy-qy13I3qXVvhUNeS8tC7CY4iV6Ehz47HVuO201ZyxxeqFPVEyGSSfiuUJ4ZksucusUxFokQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission’s director reported that the May 2025 promotional exam is forthcoming and that the agency is working on the application process. Participation in the exam is optional and candidates who retake the exam may retain their highest score under “revised Chapter 7 rules,” the director said.

The director told commissioners that exam applications would be issued in the coming weeks. He also advised that the next State Police Commission meeting is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2025, and will begin at 9 a.m. — one hour earlier than the body’s customary start time — because an appeal hearing is on the agenda.

There were no questions from commissioners about the financial status report presented during the director’s report; the director said year‑to‑date expenditures are on track and noted the promotional exam process and schedule.","The commission’s director reported that applications for the May 2025 promotional exam will be issued in coming weeks under revised Chapter 7 rules; commissioners were informed the next meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2025 because an appeal hearing is on the agenda.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6393231,"State Police Commission elects Montelongo chair and Bourgeois vice chair; chairman announces resignation",180,1540000,1720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea&start=1540&end=1720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea/thumbnail_1540000.jpg","/articles/6393231/Louisiana/State-Police-Commission-elects-Montelongo-chair-and-Bourgeois-vice-chair-chairman-announces-resignation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393231-2a79e2b38b877c38825eccc011f5ec7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158862&Signature=JpUbpMzqwxdojRB1F0w8pNqgv6aSl7ODDw~RmY3K-Z2N4U82BJFvvHX-m13-6SWJ5TZkPxgAEvD4PdTYaJkF~55B3FDmbcM1CxiJ9ppwP8prdzFMalChEHluajwafapCemokmjIRAquWkzCFYRttmX-iP3fYkNcaqcvEj-VjjpPwcQpuzaSOZSQwgABxQPV~ZSsf1KWavAGWyIZoget-304NhKXiIb7C7IRO7wDETwyEh1g4G5EPAVu6OQ-EwhY7-9xSxohX4ySNOmrIW4uD7C7xCAeuLmT7pqaRuBzgHWMsq-CDQ8fdnn~7jgaJ4RmVE7UfKuDemqOxCizT6gf2IQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners nominated and approved new leadership at the State Police Commission meeting, selecting Montelongo as chair and Ross Bourgeois as vice chair effective at the end of the meeting. The nominations were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

Earlier in the meeting, the commission recognized outgoing leadership: Director remarks included a formal presentation honoring Chairman Timmy’s more than seven years as chair and more than a year and a half of total service to the commission. Chairman Timmy then announced his resignation, saying other commitments — including responsibilities to his church and duties assigned by his bishop — made it necessary for him to step down effective before the commission’s next meeting.

A commissioner formally nominated the two officers, saying, “At this time I would like to nominate Montelongo as the chairman and Ross Bourgeois as vice chairman effective at the end of this meeting.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; no numerical roll call tally was provided in the transcript.

In his remarks, the departing chairman reflected on his tenure and thanked commissioners and staff. He said he had “thoroughly enjoyed the time and the people” and that he expected the commission and state police to continue improving. The chairman stated his resignation would be effective prior to the next meeting and adjourned the session.","The commission approved nominations to make Montelongo chair and Ross Bourgeois vice chair, and Chairman Timmy announced his resignation effective before the next meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6393238,"State Police Commission approves temporary trooper curator to develop museum at training academy",519,519000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea&start=519&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2107721-0bdd65b4b1831d2a61ecccddb7a36cea/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/6393238/Louisiana/State-Police-Commission-approves-temporary-trooper-curator-to-develop-museum-at-training-academy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393238-f51c58bc60effeccbd53c9beedfd1aef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158862&Signature=L3t0vjsE8KHemAX0FoStwl7XHFY2-NU30nbjHlH01w8sYlQZHDw1Rr-uPGGe-covDV8FZOZfcwLRqF90bM6mtt3-9120Om2D~rSNa0SMUKwuCU-o-HpExDDDjoJYmXGohbfkupFgoSznXXznLyPTHyO2GbuG9oq7g4O~nPmO3FqH2QMaWBXqFB7bXJLlrK5orTzXKRqawkabaCrTM8Ue0l~98NsTyPltqg~V44qwWSl~6sAxFFu6GWz2TcH8nd5v3fFsB55hoEYxbgKC0jJzSIt6yXZzHrZpcQ7NctmmFiPT-lHQrvFJn91Hrm1v9dApzBTUDc8TOzcdGLmOixxvTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Police Commission on a voice vote approved a request from the Louisiana State Police to establish a WAE (With‑Arrest‑Eligibility) trooper historian and museum curator position to develop and maintain a Louisiana State Police Museum at the agency’s Training Academy in Baton Rouge.

The commission’s approval, moved and seconded during the meeting, allows LSP to hire a retired trooper as a temporary, sworn curator to catalog, document, display and safeguard historical items and records for the museum from Jan. 9, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2025.

The museum proposal was presented by a representative speaking on behalf of Colonel Robert Hodge, Louisiana State Police Superintendent. The representative said the position would “allow Louisiana State Police to develop and maintain a Louisiana State Police Museum at the Training Academy in Baton Rouge to properly catalog, document, display, maintain decades of historical items.” He added that a sworn incumbent “can access restricted areas and documents that civilians cannot,” and that the curator would safeguard historical firearms and sensitive equipment and document significant events on video and in photographs.

Commissioners asked whether the WAE classification, typically used to temporarily fill gaps while the agency hires active troopers, was the correct category. One commissioner observed the proposal combined several skill sets — trooper experience, historian training and museum curation — and asked what training and external relationships would support the incumbent. The representative said LSP’s operations development section had already consulted other state law‑enforcement agencies and museum examples and that, if the position continues long term, the agency would pursue a civil‑service recruitment process to convert it to a permanent role. “We think in the future, maybe we could grow it to a permanent position,” the representative said.

The presentation stressed short‑term goals tied to upcoming agency milestones, including the department’s 90th anniversary in July 2026. The representative described starting “small” within existing budget parameters, cataloging existing displays at the academy and expanding stewardship over time.

The commission moved and seconded the request; a voice vote approved it. The transcript records an affirmative vote (“Aye”) with no numerical roll call tally provided.

The commission’s action authorizes LSP to proceed with the temporary hire and the museum development steps described by the agency representative; further steps mentioned in the discussion — legislative funding for a permanent position and a civil‑service conversion process — remain subject to future approvals.","The State Police Commission approved a temporary WAE trooper position to serve as historian and museum curator for the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Training Academy; the role is described as a bridge to a potential future permanent civil‑service role and will support the agency’s 90th anniversary activities.","actionData","errors"]

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