Seth Dickerson
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LPSO deputies, community members undergo implicit bias training
"You can't stop the thoughts (of bias). But we can stop the thoughts from affecting our actions as police officers." → Read More
LPSO deputies, community members undergo implicit bias training
"You can't stop the thoughts (of bias). But we can stop the thoughts from affecting our actions as police officers." → Read More
Meet the heroes of the Louisiana flood
Floodwater that claimed ten lives and damaged more than 40,000 homes in south Louisiana rose seemingly overnight. → Read More
Edwards: 'this is certainly not over'
Addressing Friday's "truly historic" flooding event, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and state officials urged residents to stay home unless they're asked to evacuate. → Read More
The latest: Governor declares state of emergency
Rainfall battering southwestern Louisiana – it is part of a larger, westward-moving low-pressure storm -- may continue to bedevil Acadiana through the weekend and possibly into Monday. “Everyone will see rain,” said one forecaster for the National Weather Service in Lake Charles. “The potential exists for flash flooding anywhere.” Floods and the threat of high water caused numerous cancelations… → Read More
Remembering Brad Garafola: 'You are forever our Superman. Fly high'
visitation will begin at noon Saturday at the Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Drive in Baton Rouge. Services will start at 2 p.m. There will be no graveside service, but there will be a processional at 3 p.m. → Read More
Slain Baton Rouge officer 'made us feel safe'
Three law enforcement officers were killed Sunday morning when a gunman opened fire at a convenience store in Baton Rouge. → Read More
What we know about the officers involved in Alton Sterling shooting
Howie Lake, one of the two officers involved in the deadly shooting of Alton Sterling July 5, was one of six Baton Rouge police officers placed on administrative leave in December 2014 after he and two officers who exchanged fire with fleeing suspect → Read More
Relief on way for public defenders office
The change in the Public Defender Law would make certain that 65% of the appropriation for public defense is sent to the district courts, where 240,000 people come through the Criminal Justice Process. → Read More
Iberia sheriff indicted on civil rights violations
Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal and Lt. Col. Gerald Savoy have been formally accused of violating the civil rights of a group of inmates at the Iberia Parish Jail. → Read More
UPDATE: Krewe IDs rider who fell from float
The Krewe of Apollo is asking for prayers for Quinn DeJean, who fell off of their float Friday night. → Read More
LPD releases Grand Theatre shooting final report
Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department issued the final investigative report into the shooting at the Grand Theatre this summer. → Read More