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WINTER ISSUE JANUARY 2014 Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association Celebrates 75 Years with Dedication of New Headquarters by Lauren Labbé Meher, Communications Director

The new 18,000 square foot headquarters of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, located at 1175 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. Photo Courtesy of Todd Landry, Grace & Hebert Architects.

n April 7, 2013, the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association (LSA) presidents have gone on to serve as president of the National Sheriffs’ officially opened the doors of its new headquarters on Association (NSA). They are: Sheriff N.H. deBretton, East Baton O1175 Nicholson Drive for the first time for the building’s Rouge; Sheriff Bryan Clemmons, East Baton Rouge; Sheriff C.A. dedication ceremony. The celebration was particularly significant Griffon, Iberville; Sheriff Gerald Wattigny, Iberia; and Sheriff Don because it took place almost exactly 75 years from the LSA’s Hathaway, Caddo. Additionally, two current members of the LSA creation on April 3, 1938. Over 150 attendees were present for the have served on the NSA’s executive board: Lafourche Parish Sheriff 75th Anniversary and Dedication including elected state officials, Craig Webre also served as NSA president, and St. Charles Parish sheriffs, and law enforcement leaders from throughout the state. Sheriff Greg Champagne currently serves as third vice president of Assistant executive director Sheriff Gary Bennett (Ret.) the NSA and will continue to move up the ranks to presidency. acknowledged the association’s four executive directors since its Ranatza emphasized that while we look ahead to the future, it inception including Jean Bell, R.B. “Bucky” Rives Jr., Hal Turner, is equally important to take time to look back. He then pointed out and current executive director, Michael A. Ranatza. Executive a few other unique historical facts about the LSA’s membership. In director Ranatza shared a brief history of the LSA noting that the 1996 St. Martin Parish Sheriff Charles A. Fuselier Jr., was selected association has now known 68 presidents and that five of the LSA’s National Sheriff of the Year by continued on back cover Sheriffs’ Educational Scholarship Recipients Announced by Lauren Labbé Meher ouisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program Membership Program. They are awarded to students from each Chairman Greg Champagne, St. Charles Parish Sheriff, parish where the sheriff is affiliated with the Program. While some Lannounced that sixty-nine graduating high school seniors sheriffs divide the $500 scholarship into two, $250 scholarships, have been awarded scholarships provided by the Sheriffs’ other sheriffs enhance scholarship benefits to larger denominations Scholarship Program for the 2013 academic school year. with funds they provide themselves. Sheriffs’ scholarships, worth $500 each, are made possible To obtain information about the Louisiana Sheriffs’ by the citizen members of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Scholarship Program, contact your local sheriff’s office.

ACADIA PARISH BOSSIER PARISH LAFAYETTE PARISH ST. JAMES PARISH Sheriff Wayne Melancon Sheriff Julian C. Whittington Sheriff Mike Neustrom Sheriff Willy Martin Recipient: Mariana Dupont Recipient: Katherine B. Kling Recipient: Garrett S. Lavergne Recipient: Kaitlin Arrah Beier ALLEN PARISH CADDO PARISH LAFOURCHE PARISH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH Sheriff Douglas L. Hebert, III Sheriff Steve Prator Sheriff Craig Webre Sheriff Michael Tregre Recipient: Tyron Smith Recipient: Ansley Burlison Recipient: Brayeah Alleman Recipient: Andrew Brady ASCENSION PARISH CALCASIEU PARISH LASALLE PARISH ST. LANDRY PARISH Sheriff Jeff Wiley Sheriff Tony Mancuso Sheriff Scott Franklin Sheriff Bobby Guidroz Recipients: Kaitlin Toler Recipient: Joseph C. Bollich Recipient: Megan Naquin Recipient: Katelyn Boudreaux JonPatrick G. Fryer ASSUMPTION PARISH CALDWELL PARISH LINCOLN PARISH ST. MARTIN PARISH Sheriff Mike Waguespack Sheriff Steve May Sheriff Ronny Theriot Recipient: Kesley Martin Recipient: Ivy Hatten Sheriff Mike Stone Recipient: Savannah Chrisman Recipient: Tori Dalfrey AVOYELLES PARISH CAMERON PARISH Shelby Webb Sheriff Doug Anderson Sheriff Ronald Johnson ST. MARY PARISH Recipient: Justin L. Kinble Recipient: Unavailable at press time. LIVINGSTON PARISH Sheriff Mark Hebert Sheriff Jason Ard Recipient: Zachary T. Aucoin BEAUREGARD PARISH CATAHOULA PARISH Recipient: Cody Brown Sheriff Ricky Moses Sheriff James Kelly ST. TAMMANY PARISH Recipient: Zachary P. Brady Recipient: DARE Program MADISON PARISH Sheriff Jack Strain Sheriff Larry Cox Recipient: Ashleigh A. Ranatza BIENVILLE PARISH CLAIBORNE PARISH Recipient: Demeatre` D. Young Sheriff John Ballance Sheriff Ken Bailey TANGIPAHOA PARISH Recipient: Jacob T. Anderson Recipients: Zachary T. Wilson MOREHOUSE PARISH Sheriff Daniel Edwards Mary L. Clark Sheriff Mike Tubbs Recipient: Aisha L. Cook Recipient: Francis L. Holmes LOUISIANA CONCORDIA PARISH TENSAS PARISH Sheriff Kenneth Hedrick NATCHITOCHES PARISH Sheriff Rickey Jones Recipient: Kaley E. Baker Sheriff Victor Jones Recipient: Chelsea M, Matthews SHERIFF Recipient: Daja S. Williams The Publication of Louisiana’s DESOTO PARISH Chief Law Enforcement Officers ORLEANS PARISH TERREBONNE PARISH Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle Sheriff Jerry Larpenter Recipient: Qusala Johnson Sheriff Marlin Gusman WINTER ISSUE JANUARY 2014 Recipient: Roderick O. Clark Recipient: Elizabeth A. LeBoeuf Publisher EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH OUACHITA PARISH UNION PARISH Louisiana Sheriffs’ Educational Foundation Sheriff Sid Gautreaux Sheriff Jay Russell Sheriff Dusty Gates Executive Advisors Recipient: Ashley N. Schoonmaker Recipient: Ashten V. Taylor Executive Director Recipient: Brittany T. Derouen Michael A. Ranatza EAST CARROLL PARISH PLAQUEMINES PARISH VERMILION PARISH Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff Wydette Williams Sheriff Lonnie Greco Sheriff Mike Couvillon Recipient: Dashoneca Lee Assistant Executive Director Recipient: Dillon Robeaux Recipient: Krislyn A. Romero Sheriff Gary Bennett (Ret.) EAST FELICIANA PARISH Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association POINTE COUPEE PARISH VERNON PARISH Sheriff Talmadge Bunch Sheriff Beauregard “Bud” Torres Editor Recipient: Ashley E. Hurst Sheriff Sam Craft Director, Communications and Public Affairs Recipient: Meredith Witty Recipient: Kaylee Robison Lauren Labbé Meher EVANGELINE PARISH RAPIDES PARISH WASHINGTON PARISH Executive Board of Directors Sheriff Eddie Soileau Sheriff William Earl Hilton Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program Recipient: Adam K. Deshotel Sheriff Randy Seal Louisiana Sheriffs’ Educational Foundation Recipient: Maurtavius K. Evans Recipient: Colby K. Spears Chairman FRANKLIN PARISH RED RIVER PARISH Sheriff Greg Champagne, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb Sheriff Glen Edwards WEBSTER PARISH Secretary-Treasurer Recipient: Allison Ogden Recipients: Dustin L. Allen Sheriff Gary Sexton Sheriff Bud Torres, Pointe Coupee Parish Taylor M. Shelton Recipient: Courtney Mitchell Sheriff Brett Stassi, Iberville Parish GRANT PARISH Sheriff Talmadge Bunch, East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Steven McCain RICHLAND PARISH WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH Sheriff Tony Mancuso, Calcasieu Parish Recipient: Kristen L. Huntsberry Sheriff Lee Harrell Sheriff Mike Cazes Sheriff Jeff Wiley, Ascension Parish Recipients: Jared Veal Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, East Baton Rouge Parish Recipient: Keith C. Crnkovic IBERIA PARISH Kimi T. Clopton Sheriff Louis Ackal LOUISIANA SHERIFF is the official publication of the Louisiana SABINE PARISH Sidney Guillory Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program and Louisiana Sheriffs’ Recipient: Natalie B. Segura Sheriff Ronny Richardson Educational Foundation and is made possible by contributing Recipient:Brennan C. Malmay WEST CARROLL PARISH members. It is distributed to members, statewide sheriffs, IBERVILLE PARISH Sheriff Jerry Philley criminal justice professionals and policy makers. Sheriff Brett Stassi ST. BERNARD PARISH Recipients: Mary Strong POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Recipients: Kennedy Dupree Sheriff James Pohlmann LOUISIANA SHERIFF Colby D. Landry Recipient: David M. DiMaggio, Jr. Mary G. Freeman 1175 Nicholson Drive, Suite 101 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 JACKSON PARISH ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST FELICIANA PARISH Sheriff Andy Brown Sheriff Greg Champagne Sheriff Austin Daniel Recipient: Jada K. White Correction: An incorrect photo was published Recipient: Caleb B. Greer Recipient: Alexis Heard of St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Michael JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH ST. HELENA PARISH WINN PARISH Tregre in our February 2013 issue. Sheriff Ivy Woods Sheriff Nathaniel “Nat” Williams Sheriff Cranford Jordan The Louisiana Sheriff regrets the error. Recipient: Morgan B. Lemelle Recipient: Aliyah Zeien Recipient: Rebecca Hodnett 2 LOUISIANA SHERIFF Sheriffs Elect 2013-2014 Board at Annual Meeting by Lauren Labbé Meher alcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso has been elected President Sheriff Tony Mancuso Calcasieu Parish president of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association for the First Vice President Sheriff Mike Waguespack Assumption Parish Second Vice President Sheriff Mike Stone Lincoln Parish C2013-2014 term, succeeding Union Parish Sheriff Bob Secretary-Treasurer Sheriff Sid Gautreaux East Baton Rouge Parish Buckley, according to Michael Ranatza, Executive Director of Sergeant at Arms Sheriff Mike Couvillon Vermilion Parish the LSA. Sheriff Mancuso will lead the Association’s sixty- 1st District Sheriff Newell Normand Jefferson Parish four chief law enforcement officers and 14,000 deputies. 1st District Alternate Sheriff Jack Strain, Jr. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Mancuso’s election and installation, along with 2nd District Sheriff Marlin Gusman Orleans Parish that of the Association’s Executive Board and Committee, occurred on July 18, 2013 during the LSA’s Annual Sheriffs’ 3rd District Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann St. Bernard Parish and Wardens’ Training Conference. During the conference, 3rd District Alternate Sheriff Mark Hebert St. Mary Parish the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program also 4th District Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle DeSoto Parish recognized East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and 4th District Alternate Sheriff Ken Bailey Claiborne Parish Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson for their performances 5th District Sheriff Jay Russell Ouachita Parish in the 2013 Acquisition and Renewal Campaign. Sheriff 5th District Alternate Sheriff Wydette Williams East Carroll Parish Gautreaux holds the distinction of generating the highest parish 6th District Sheriff Cranford Jordan Winn Parish revenue in this year’s campaign, and Sheriff Johnson received 6th District Alternate Sheriff Steven McCain Grant Parish the highest percentage response rate. Attorney General Buddy 7th District Sheriff Daniel Edwards Tangipahoa Parish Caldwell presided over the installation ceremonies. The four 7th District Alternate Sheriff Sid Gautreaux East Baton Rouge Parish day conference consisted of business meetings, legislative 8th District Sheriff Doug Hebert Allen Parish updates and training sessions. 8th District Alternate Sheriff Ivy Woods Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Mancuso and the Association’s newly elected officers 9th District Sheriff Bobby Guidroz St. Landry Parish and board members will serve until July 2014 and they include: 9th District Alternate Sheriff Mike Tregre St. John the Baptist Parish St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne serves as NSA 3rd Vice President by Lauren Labbé Meher heriff Greg Champagne of St. Charles Parish rose in line best to better serve the people of their from National Sheriff’s Association Secretary to 3rd Vice jurisdictions. SPresident on June 26, 2013 at the annual conference held in Sheriff Champagne has served on Charlotte, North Carolina. the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Founded in 1940, NSA is a nonprofit organization and the Board of Directors since 2004. He leading advocate on law enforcement, criminal justice and public also serves as Chairman of the National safety issues. As one of the largest law enforcement organizations, Sheriffs’ Association’s Legal Affairs NSA is dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among Committee. Additionally, Champagne those in the criminal justice and public safety fields. served as president of the Louisiana St. Charles Parish Through programs, training, and other resources NSA helps Sheriffs’ Association during the 2007- Sheriff sheriffs, deputies, and others in the field to perform their 2008 term. Greg Champagne Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand named Crisis Intervention Team Sheriff of the Year by Col. John N. Fortunato, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office n October 15, 2013, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell was proud to accept this award on behalf Normand was named Crisis Intervention Team’s Sheriff of everyone in the Jefferson Parish Oof the Year by the International Crisis Intervention Team. Sheriff’s Office. He was extremely Sheriff Normand was chosen to be this year’s recipient based on pleased in knowing that Jefferson Parish his training strategy modules along with his collaboration with was recognized worldwide by such an Jefferson Parish Sheriff the Jefferson Parish Coroner and Mobile Crisis Unit. The Sheriff esteemed organization. Newell Normand LOUISIANA SHERIFF 3 Sheriff Tony Mancuso President’s Profile by Lauren Labbé Meher

Actor and novelist, Michael J. Fox said, “Family is not an a physical activity program which important thing, it’s everything.” After spending any amount of includes PT tests every year, and time with Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, it becomes blood work/medical screenings evident that this is the case for him. But in Sheriff Mancuso’s through their insurance program. situation, the definition of family expands from not only his The impact has been significant, immediate family, but also to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s and since its implementation three Office, the greater Calcasieu Parish community and the local law years ago the office’s insurance Sheriff Tony Mancuso enforcement community. costs have been reduced three tiers. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff It was family that led Sheriff Mancuso to first working as a Sheriff Mancuso takes pride in the Louisiana Sheriffs’ deputy for the sheriff’s office in 1984 while his wife finished program’s success in that aspect, but Association 2013-2014 school. For the next thirteen years, Sheriff Mancuso gained emphasizes that more importantly, experience in a variety of capacities including Corrections, Patrol, he has a healthier department. Mancuso serves on the Louisiana and Youth divisions. Sheriffs’ Association’s Group Benefits Advisory Board where he In 1996, Mancuso was elected Ward 3 City Marshal and is currently working with other board members to help implement assumed office in January, 1997. He was re-elected in 2002 for a similar programs at sheriff’s offices statewide. second term. Mancuso credits much of his success to the people that he While Sheriff Mancuso found great success as City Marshal, works with. Mancuso says, “The bottom line is that I have very in 2003 he decided to go back to his roots and run for Sheriff of good people who work for me. My key people, my command Calcasieu Parish. staff, are all very competent and intelligent people, and really they When asked what led him to that decision, Mancuso said, all do a tremendous job.” Mancuso’s staff attributes it more to the “You know this was where my family was, I had worked with Sheriff’s philosophy, which starts at the top; Mancuso tells all of everyone there for thirteen years and just wanted to be back at his deputies to treat the people they interact with like they would what I felt like was my home.” Mancuso faced four opponents their own family. in that first race and won in the first primary. Apparently the The sheriff’s work is not isolated to the Calcasieu Parish people of Calcasieu Parish also believe that this is where Mancuso community, as he also partners with many state law enforcement belongs, because he was reelected in 2008 and 2012 without organizations. He was recently appointed by Governor Bobby opposition. Jindal to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and as During his tenure as sheriff, Mancuso brought the Calcasieu Chairman of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. He was Parish Sheriff’s Office into the 21st Century by obtaining state- recently elected President of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association of-the-art equipment and law enforcement resources; along with by his peers, making him the third sheriff of Calcasieu Parish to substantially increasing deputies’ pay to ensure the retention of hold that distinction. In 2012 he was inducted into the Louisiana trained, qualified deputies. Justice Hall of Fame to honor his service to his community, and Mancuso has led his office through many challenges including his state. Hurricane Rita, a quadruple homicide, and three line of duty When Sheriff Mancuso first took a job as a Calcasieu Parish deaths. It is Mancuso’s efforts to create a spirit of cooperation deputy to help support his new family, he did not foresee that not only within the sheriff’s office but also with the greater law thirty years later, he would be back where he started, and now enforcement community that enabled him to successfully weather leading the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. Mancuso plans to these storms. continually seek ways to improve law enforcement and the local He also partnered with all the public agencies in his parish, community for all of the families of Calcasieu Parish. and with state and federal agencies to form the Combined Anti- drug Team (C.A.T.) Narcotics Task Force in 2004. By combining all agencies within the Calcasieu Parish area and forming a single unit, Mancuso and other parish leaders made it easy to identify, target, and dismantle illegal drug and gang organizations with their combined narcotics division. One of the most significant programs Mancuso implemented is the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office “Fit for Duty” Wellness Program. Employees have the opportunity to participate in

4 LOUISIANA SHERIFF JTF7 honored with National Service Award for Cross-Partnership by Lauren Labbé Meher n Tuesday, December 3, 2013, law enforcement task force, Joint Task Force Seven (JTF7), which is comprised of Othe seven sheriffs surrounding the Greater Baton Rouge area, received one of seven National Service Awards presented by Ready Communities Partnership. Ready Communities Partnership honors men, women, organizations, or companies who have made exceptional contributions to America’s domestic preparedness, response and recover capability. The National Service Awards were presented during a symposium at the Port of New Orleans where leaders met from the LTG Russel L. Honoré (US Army, ret.) and co-presenter Dan Connole, vice-president of Germane Systems present the Ready Greater New Orleans region to address gaps in national domestic Communities Partnership National Security Award on behalf of response capability. Attendees provided their best practices to Sprint’s Emergency Response Team. Pictured from left to right are: create a template to be shared by America’s strategic military base Sheriff Beauregard “Bud” Torres III, Pointe Coupee Parish; LTG and port communities. Keynote speaker LTG Russel L. Honoré Russel L. Honoré (US Army, ret.); Dan Connole, Germane Systems vice-president; Sheriff Austin Daniel, West Feliciana Parish; Sheriff (US Army, ret.) provided the keynote address and presented the Brett Stassi, Sr., Iberville Parish; Sheriff Mike Cazes, West Baton National Service Awards to local recipients. Rouge Parish; and Sheriff Jeff Wiley, Ascension Parish. Not JTF7 was recognized for creating and implementing a model pictured: Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, East Baton Rouge Parish and demonstrating Cross-Sector Partnerships in the Greater Baton Sheriff Talmadge Bunch, East Feliciana Parish. Photo by Lauren Labbé Meher Rouge area. JTF7 partners with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, the Coast Guard, and the private sector industry to protect the The seven Louisiana sheriffs who form JTF7 are: Sheriff lives and the vital infrastructure of the Greater Baton Rouge area. Beauregard “Bud” Torres III, Pointe Coupee Parish; Sheriff Brett The partnership’s unique rapid-response capability and unified Stassi Sr., Iberville Parish; Sheriff Austin Daniel, West Feliciana command structure allows JTF7 to quickly and effectively respond Parish; Sheriff Mike Cazes, West Baton Rouge Parish; Sheriff Jeff to unusual events at local facilities, acts of terrorism, and natural Wiley, Ascension Parish; Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, East Baton Rouge or man-made disasters. Parish, and Sheriff Talmadge Bunch, East Feliciana Parish. Lincoln Parish Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Public Safety Complex by Commander Stephen Williams, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office incoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone celebrates the ground grants with no new taxes paid by the citizens. The Complex will breaking of the Lincoln Parish Public Safety Complex. The be approximately 28,000 square feet when complete. Construction Lcomplex will house the Parish Homeland Security Director, will take approximately six months. The building will also serve as Parish Fire Chief as well as the Sheriff’s Criminal, Juvenile and an Emergency Operations Center. Community Services Divisions. The building, located on 20 acres Sheriff Stone was joined by state legislators, representatives of land north of Ruston, was funded entirely by State and Federal of U.S. Congress, community leaders, and other public agencies during the ceremony. The Sheriff spoke to those attending and acknowledged the many people who were responsible for assistance with funding, planning and developing of this project. The Sheriff commented that the new complex would allow public safety agencies in Lincoln Parish to better serve its citizens and respond more efficiently to emergencies in the parish. Sheriff Stone also commented that due to the location of the new Public Safety Complex (centrally located in North Louisiana,) other regional and state agencies would be able to utilize the facility for staging, trainings, meeting, and emergency situations. From left to right: Senator Rick Gallot, Senator Mike Walsworth, “We are proud of Lincoln Parish and its progressive outlook Michael Jackson , Senator Mary Landrieu’s Office; Tiffany Calson, Senator David Vitter’s Office; Sheriff Mike Stone, Senator Bob with regard to public safety,” stated the Sheriff. “The people of this Kostelka, Representative Patrick Jefferson, Representative Rob great Parish will now have a public safety complex and emergency Shadoin, Retired Representative Hollis Downs. Photo courtesy of operations center worthy of who they are and the foundation laid Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office. by other leaders of the Parish.” LOUISIANA SHERIFF 5 Washington Parish Sheriff Randy “Country” Seal completes 104th session of National Sheriffs’ Institute by Dr. Mike Haley, Ph.D., Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office heriff Randy “Country” Seal of the Washington Parish I intend to stay active and I hope my fellow Louisiana Sheriffs will Sheriff’s Office completed participation in the 104th also.” Ssession of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Fred G. Wilson, NSA Director of Operations, said, “Sheriff Aurora, Colorado, September 8-14, 2013. The NSI is the only Seal is a leader with vision for the Washington Parish Sheriff’s national executive development program designed for sheriffs. Office. It is an honor to have Sheriff Seal join the more than 2,500 This no-cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of graduates of the NSI since 1973.” Corrections (NIC) and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). The NIC is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, Sheriff Seal joined 26 other sheriffs from across the country Bureau of Prisons. It is the primary federal source of technical for training on contemporary challenges facing America’s sheriffs assistance, training, and information services for state and local today. In light of those challenges, the sheriffs explored the corrections. NIC provides a wide variety of services to the role of the local sheriff in providing effective leadership for the nation’s jails, most of which are the responsibility of sheriffs. public good in such areas as public safety, criminal justice system The NSA is a non-profit professional association located in policy, community relations, and organization effectiveness and Alexandria, Virginia. NSA represents the nearly 3,100 elected efficiency. sheriffs across the nation and has Sheriff Seal said of his more than 18,000 members, including experiences at the NSI, “Participation law enforcement professionals, state in the National Sheriffs’ Institute and federal government employees, (NSI) was an honor and privilege for concerned citizens, students, and me. I encourage all first-term Sheriffs others. Since 1940, NSA has served to apply for NSI. The excellent as an information clearinghouse for leadership training, the interaction law enforcement professionals. NSA with other Sheriffs from throughout also provides management training the nation, and the opportunity to for sheriffs and their personnel in learn more about the mission of NSA court security, crime victim services, combined to make the trip a first From left to right: Mike Jackson, National Institute domestic violence, homeland security of Corrections; Sheriff Randy Seal, Washington Parish; and class experience. NSA and LSA are initiatives, jail operations, and traffic Sheriff Lenny Millholland, Virginia. Sheriff Millholland the Sheriffs’ best friends and I cannot is Sheriff of the city of Winchester, Virginia, and served as safety. Additionally, NSA administers over-emphasize the importance of the Sheriff mentor for the participating Sheriffs. Photo the highly successful Neighborhood involvement with each organization. courtesy of Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. Watch and Triad programs. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office integrates groundbreaking technology with new Iris Scanning Identification by Lt. Greg Gonzales, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office dentification of individuals by law enforcement through elec- The devices provide positive identification of individuals tronic scans of their irises has been found only in Hollywood- through electronic analysis of the person’s iris. During an initial Ibased police shows. Until now. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff baseline scan, high resolution cameras capture short videos of Jack Strain recently unveiled new devices and software being used the eyeball, then process that video to extract certain identifiable to identify and confirm sex offenders throughout the parish using characteristics, which are then stored in a national database. After this very technology. the baseline scan has been captured, that person’s identity can be The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office was one of the first verified in near real-time during subsequent scans. law enforcement agencies in the nation to use this technology and Irises, like fingerprints, are unique to an individual. This new was the first agency to integrate its use into a sex offender registry. technology provides a fast (virtually instantaneous) and extremely In cooperation with BI2 Technologies of Plymouth, reliable method of establishing positive identification. Massachusetts, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has Currently, every person booked into the St. Tammany Parish installed iris scanning devices in its sex offender registry office Jail undergoes an iris scan. If the individual is not already in the and in the St. Tammany Parish Jail. Four Mobile Offender database, this serves as their baseline scan. If they were previously Recognition and Information System (MORIS™) mobile devices scanned, this acts as another facet of our identification protocol are also being put into service in the field. during the booking process. Iris scanning has also been made an continued on next page 6 LOUISIANA SHERIFF DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle honored for excellence in law enforcement by M.D. LeComte, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office his past fall, the 2013 Biennial Achievements Awards The Coordinating & Development Corporation is the Ceremony and Luncheon was held at the Natchitoches Economic Development Authority for the Ark-La-Tex and TEvents Center in Natchitoches, Louisiana. More than represents ten parishes in Northwest Louisiana; eleven counties 200 leaders, dignitaries and elected officials participated in the in Northeast Texas, and five counties in Southwest Arkansas. ceremonies honoring outstanding individuals in their fields from CDC’s overall mission is to deliver projects, activities, services, throughout the Ark-La-Tex. Sponsored by The Coordinating and financing through economic development initiatives which & Development Corporation, of which DeSoto Parish and the lead to both a better quality of life and standard of living for all communities therein are members, Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle was citizens of the Ark-La-Tex Region. recognized for his outstanding contributions to improving the overall excellence of law enforcement in DeSoto Parish. Further, it was brought out that during his tenure as Sheriff, he completely modernized the Sheriff’s Office and brought it into the 21st Century as a “state-of-the-art” operation, including upgrad- ing facilities and equipment and personnel management and training. Categories for which individuals received recognition for their excellence in performance included Government Services; Technology; Workforce Training and Development; Business Development; Rural Leadership; Culture/Recreation/Tourism/Entertainment; Community Development; Statewide Rural Development; Legislator of the Year; Law Presenting the achievements of DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle, was Mr. Enforcement; Regional Leadership; Financier M. D. LeComte, President & CEO, The Coordinating & Development Corporation, of the Year; Economic Developer of the Year; and presenting the award to Sheriff Arbuckle were: (Left to Right ) Arkansas State River and Waterway Development; Public Representative Lane Jean and Arkansas Regional Vice Chair for CDC; Judge Richard Anderson, Marshall, TX and Texas Regional Vice Chair for CDC; DeSoto Parish Sheriff Works and Infrastructure Development; Rodney Arbuckle; Mayor Lorenz Walker, City of Bossier City and Chairman for CDC; Employment and Career Services and Rail Mayor Eugene Smith, Arcadia, LA and Louisiana Regional Vice Chair for CDC. Photo Transportation. courtesy of DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Tammany Parish, continued from previous page integral part of the release process, ensuring that the inmate being in a safer environment released from jail is the correct person. for our deputies and our The iris scanning software has been fully integrated with citizens,” said Sheriff Offender Watch®, our sex offender database software. When sex Strain. offenders come to the Sheriff’s Office for periodic registration (mandated by state law), they undergo an iris scan to confirm their identity. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office goes St. Tammany Sheriff Jack beyond state registration requirements by making quarterly checks Strain with one of the new of individuals at their homes in order to confirm their claimed mobile device, Mobile residence. The four mobile units will allow deputies performing Offender Recognition these checks to immediately confirm the identity of a sex offender, and Information System making it impossible for a relative or acquaintance to pretend to be (MORIS ™), which provides fast and reliable the offender in their absence. positive identification “Making positive identification on people going through the through iris scan. Photo legal system is a must. With this latest technology we are able to courtesy of St. Tammany confirm these individuals’ identities with 100% certainty, resulting Parish Sheriff’s Office. LOUISIANA SHERIFF 7 SHERIFFS’ HONORARY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC SERVICES AT LOCAL LEVEL The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Members Program brings educational and charitable public services to local communities through the generosity of its Honorary Members. Here is how membership dues are working throughout Louisiana. Thank you for your continued support. -Sheriff Greg Champagne, Chairman-Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program

Acadia Parish Allen Parish Ascension Parish Assumption Parish Avoyelles Parish Beauregard Parish Sheriff Wayne A. Melancon Sheriff Douglas Hebert Sheriff Jeff Wiley Sheriff Mike Waguespack Sheriff Doug Anderson Sheriff Ricky L. Moses LSU-Eunice D.A.R.E. Program Scholarship Program Summer Camp Community Services D.A.R.E. Program

Catahoula Parish Claiborne Parish Concordia Parish DeSoto Parish East Baton Rouge Parish East Carroll Parish Sheriff James Kelly Sheriff Ken Bailey Sheriff Kenneth Hedrick Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle Sheriff Sid Gautreaux Sheriff Wydette Williams D.A.R.E. Program Athletic Program D.A.R.E. Program Scholarship Program Nights of Remembrance Crime Prevention

Jackson Parish Jefferson Parish Jefferson Davis Parish Lafayette Parish LaFourche Parish LaSalle Parish Sheriff Andy Brown Sheriff Newell Normand Sheriff Ivy Woods Sheriff Michael Neustrom Sheriff Craig Webre Sheriff Scott Franklin Senior Citizens’ To Be Announced D.A.R.E. Program Youth Activity and Youth Development Scholarship Program Program Elderly Protection Programs

Ouachita Parish Plaquemines Parish Pointe Coupee Parish Rapides Parish Red River Parish Richland Parish Sabine Parish Sheriff Jay Russell Sheriff Lonnie Greco Sheriff Beauregard Sheriff William Earl Hilton Sheriff Glen Edwards Sheriff Lee Harrell Sheriff Ronny Richardson Youth Programs D.A.R.E. Program “Bud” Torres, III Community Services Scholarship Program Youth Programs D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Program

St. Mary Parish St. Tammany Parish Tangipahoa Parish Tensas Parish Terrebonne Parish Union Parish Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert Sheriff Jack Strain Sheriff Daniel Edwards Sheriff Rickey Jones Sheriff Jerry Larpenter Sheriff Dusty Gates Sheriff Mike Couvillon Scholarship and Senior Citizens’ and D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. and Triad D.A.R.E. Program Senior Citizens’ Programs Reserve Deputies’ Programs Programs

8 LOUISIANA SHERIFF SHERIFFS’ HONORARY MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC SERVICES AT LOCAL LEVEL The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Members Program brings educational and charitable public services to local communities through the generosity of its Honorary Members. Here is how membership dues are working throughout Louisiana. Thank you for your continued support. -Sheriff Greg Champagne, Chairman-Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program

Bienville Parish Bossier Parish Caddo Parish Calcasieu Parish Caldwell Parish Cameron Parish Sheriff John Ballance Sheriff Julian Whittington Sheriff Stephen Prator Sheriff Tony Mancuso Sheriff Steven May Sheriff Ronald Johnson D.A.R.E. Program Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Youth Services Explorer Scout and To be announced. Triad Programs

East Feliciana Parish Evangeline Parish Franklin Parish Grant Parish Iberia Parish Iberville Parish Sheriff Talmadge Bunch Sheriff Eddie Soileau Sheriff Kevin Cobb Sheriff Steven McCain Sheriff Louis Ackal Sheriff Brett Stassi D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Awareness Youth Programs Youth Camp D.A.R.E. Program Youth Services

Lincoln Parish Livingston Parish Madison Parish Morehouse Parish Natchitoches Parish Orleans Parish Sheriff Mike Stone Sheriff Jason Ard Sheriff Larry Cox Sheriff Mike Tubbs Sheriff Victor Jones, Jr. Sheriff Marlin Gusman Triad and D.A.R.E. Programs Drug Awareness and D.A.R.E. Program Summer Youth Camp Youth Ball and D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Programs D.A.R.E. Program

St. Bernard Parish St. Charles Parish St. Helena Parish St. James Parish St. John the Baptist Parish St. Landry Parish St. Martin Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann Sheriff Greg Champagne Sheriff Nathaniel “Nat” Sheriff Willy Martin, Jr. Sheriff Michael Tregre Sheriff Bobby Guidroz Sheriff Ronny Theriot D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Program Williams Character Links Drug Education D.A.R.E. Program Charitable, Educational and Crime Prevention Public Safety Programs

Vernon Parish Washington Parish Webster Parish West Baton Rouge Parish West Carroll Parish West Feliciana Parish Winn Parish Sheriff Sam Craft Sheriff Randy Seal Sheriff Gary Sexton Sheriff Mike Cazes Sheriff Jerry Philley Sheriff Austin Daniel Sheriff Cranford Jordan D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. Program 4-H Shooting Sports D.A.R.E. and Scholarship Youth Drug Program Drug Awareness D.A.R.E. Program and Council on Aging Programs

LOUISIANA SHERIFF 9 St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office completes Active Shooter Exercises by Matt Scallan, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office reparing to defend schools and other public buildings involved in previous mass shooting events to find out what they against an active shooter takes a lot more than target prac- had learned. Ptice, as the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered Maj. Rodney Madere, an original member of the team, said when it began to train for such an event in the wake of the 1999 regular exercises showed the need for better management of Columbine High School shooting. locked doors at school campuses, It requires the much more leading to a reduction in the number difficult task of coordinating with of keys need for the safe movement multiple agencies, asking them to of faculty and students during a train on their own personnel, then lockdown. There also is a detailed periodically bringing everyone plan for student evacuations outside together for a stress test. the campus, an alert system for The program, called I.M.P.A.S.E students who are outdoors at the (Integrated Multilayered Planning time of the incident, as well as the for an Active Shooter Event), was ability initiate emergency lockdowns started by Sheriff Greg Champagne In an October training exercise at St. Charles Borromeo of large rooms, such as cafeterias and in 2001. Today it has evolved into School in Destrehan, I.M.P.A.S.E. team members sweep gymnasiums. As part of the program, a well-documented outline that can the campus searching for students and actors portraying school staff receives training on how be implemented by any local law active shooters on the campus. Photo courtesy of St. to recognize the pattern of sounds enforcement agency. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office associated with school assaults, as The Sheriff’s Office has provided this training for numerous well as life-saving tactics to defend against a shooter, such as how public agencies and school systems, as well as the Archdioceses to barricade a door. of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The office also has presented The parish’s volunteer firefighters train closely with the the program to the Louisiana House of Representatives’ Select sheriff’s deputies between exercises, which are held every two Committee on Homeland Security. years. After years of conducting exercises at public schools in the “In between trainings, we’re in constant communication with parish, the Sheriff’s Office has been working with the Archdiocese each other,” Madere said. “We go to their training sessions. They of New Orleans to help it develop the I.M.P.A.S.E. protocols in come to ours.” its school system. In October, the Sheriff’s Office conducted a Sheriff Champagne said one of St. Charles Parish’s major large-scale exercise in October at St. Charles Borromeo School, a assets is the ability of public agencies to work together. parochial elementary school in Destrehan that involved students, “Our I.M.P.A.S.E. program could not be successful without faculty and professional actors as part of the training scenario. the partnership with the school system, firefighters and other To develop the program, Sheriff Champagne sent team stakeholders in our parish. It is a credit to their leadership,” members out to interview first responders and others who were Champagne said. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office strengthens partnership with community by Sherry Mahaffey, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office heriff Jay Russell says that he is proud of the accomplish- Division did an outstanding job of ments this year at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. building a solid case that will stand up in SRussell cited significant gains in technology and software court,” Russell stated. as well a new website to make it easier for the public to find the Russell believes the effective way to information they need. He says that the implementation of new reduce crime in the business community senior, business and youth programs as well as expanded citizen is through the cooperative efforts of training like firearm safety have helped create a stronger partner- business and law enforcement. Ouachita Ouachita Parish Sheriff ship with the community in fighting crime. Parish Sheriff’s Office is achieving that Jay Russell “Community awareness and support helps us to be more through their business watch and training seminars. These programs effective. One example of outstanding teamwork is the solving of address business concerns, set up lines of communications and a string of 22 residential burglaries by the Investigative Division provide additional educational training on how to watch for and which resulted in the arrest of the suspects. The Investigative detect trouble so they can operate more safely. 10 LOUISIANA SHERIFF Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman starts Girl Scouts Beyond Bars by Philip Stelly, Public Information Officer, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office

rleans Parish Sheriff improves morale. She added Marlin N. Gusman that the girls benefit because Ohas launched a new statistics show that 65 percent chapter of Girl Scouts Beyond of the girls who participate Bars, a program for girls and in the program get in less their incarcerated mothers. trouble, do better in school and The program is designed make healthier choices such as to help re-establish family eating better foods and quitting bonds, and to teach leadership, smoking. healthy living and financial The first Girl Scouts literacy skills both to the girls Beyond Bars monthly and their incarcerated mothers. meeting involving mothers Sheriff Gusman said, and daughters took place “I started this program to Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman poses with Girl Scouts leaders and in October 2013 at Orleans strengthen the bond between charter members of the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars chapter at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office’s newly mothers and daughters and Parish Prison. Sheriff Gusman is flanked by Girl Scouts Louisiana built kitchen-warehouse to encourage incarcerated East COO Robin Guillmette, left, and Girl Scouts Outreach Director facility. Mothers were allowed mothers to make better choices Dianne Rose. Photo courtesy of Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. to sit with their daughters and after incarceration. My long-term goal is to help mothers after their engage in activities and group discussions led by representatives incarceration, which will subsequently reduce the recidivism rate.” of the Girl Scouts. Five more monthly meetings are scheduled Sheriff Gusman launched Girl Scouts Beyond Bars in through May 2014. partnership with Girl Scouts Louisiana East. Prior to the launch, Based on the initial response to the program, Sheriff Gusman representatives of the Girl Scouts held a series of meetings with said he expects more incarcerated mothers to participate in the Col. Anella Joseph, warden of the Female Division who hand- next cycle of classes. He added that the success of Girls Scouts picked the first set of 13 inmates to participate in the program. Beyond Bars could lead to a similar program at Orleans Parish Col. Joseph said Girl Scouts Beyond Bars allows incarcerated Sheriff’s Office involving male inmates and the Boy Scouts. mothers to have regular contact with their daughters, which Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized for DWI Enforcement by Lt. Tommy Carnline, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office he Louisiana Highway Safety Commission 5th Annual Jeff Wiley; Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Awards ceremony was attended by Sheriff William Earl Office, Sheriff Mike Waguespack; East THilton where he was presented an award for the outstand- Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, ing job that has been done in DWI enforcement by the Rapides Sheriff Sid Gautreaux; Lafourche Parish Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Randall Wilmore of the Metro Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Craig Webre; Division of Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office was also awarded and Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, an Individual Award for his efforts in arresting impaired drivers. Sheriff Jason Ard. Deputy Wilmore made over 90 DUI arrests in 2012. The Louisiana Highway Safety “There is no reason people should be driving impaired after Commission works year-round to all these years of increased public awareness and enforcement” support enforcement and education Rapides Parish Sheriff said Sheriff Hilton. “Our deputies are going to continue to programs related to DWI and other William Earl Hilton aggressively enforce impaired driving. It is easier to call a friend problem driving behaviors. The awards program, started in 2008, to come and get you than to bond you out of jail.” was developed with the support and cooperation of Louisiana A dedicated DWI Enforcement Unit of the Sheriff’s Office State Police, Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, was started under Sheriff Hilton during his first administration in Louisiana Sheriff’s Association, Louisiana Judicial Association, 1998. and the Louisiana District Attorneys Association. Calcasieu Additionally, five other Louisiana Sheriffs were recognized in Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso currently serves as Chairman of the the ceremony including Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Commission.

LOUISIANA SHERIFF 11 East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Sweeps Canine Association Field Trials by Casey Rayborn Hicks, Public Information Director, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office he East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) K-9 Indoor Search, and 4th Place Vehicle Search. Cpl. Jesse Hale / Division received numerous awards and national K-9 JUMMA received 2nd Place Overall, 1st Place Department Tcertifications in narcotics detection this summer at the Team, 2nd Place Indoor Search, 3rd Place Vehicle Search. United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National This past spring the K-9 division also attended The USPCA’s Detector Dog Certification Trials in Hammond. Out of 35 Region 10 field trials held in Covington LA. Thirty-one 31 K-9/ Narcotics Detector Dog Teams from across the nation, EBRSO’s handler Narcotics teams and 37 K-9/handler Patrol teams from Cpl. Shannon Graham and his K-9 partner Mylo and Cpl. Jesse across the state participated. Hale and his K-9 partner Jumma finished 1st and 2nd overall on In Patrol Dog competition, EBRSO Capt. James Broussard/K-9 the National Level. Indo finished 1st place in Patrol, 1st place Rookie Dog team, 1st The following is a list of awards the East Baton Rouge place Evidence Search, 2nd place Agility and 3rd place Obedience. Sheriff’s K-9 teams won: Cpl. Shannon Graham / K-9 MYLO Capt. Broussard/K-9 Indo also received the Tom Larson award for finished 1st Place Overall, 1st Place Department Team 1st Place the “Top Patrol Dog” in Region 10 trials. This being the first time ever anyone from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office received the Tom Larson award in Region 10 trials. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Dy. Diana Wales/K-9 Enzo finished 1st place in Obedience, Lt. Steven Whitstine/K-9 Kodo finished 3rd place in Agility and EBRSO Cpl. Shannon Graham/K-9 Mylo finished 1st place in Indoor search in the Narcotics Division, and received the “Top Narcotics Dog” award in Region 10 trials. EBRSO Cpl. Jesse Hale/K-9 Jumma finished 1st place in Outdoor search of vehicles. Congratulations to the EBRSO K-9 Division for Left to Right: Dy. Diana Wales, Cpl. Michael Zachary, Cpl. Jesse Hale, Cpl. such great accomplishment. To schedule a time for an Shannon Graham, Captain James Broussard, Lt. Steven Whitstine, Cpl. Jason Shows, and Dy. Matthew Hurley. Photo courtesy of East Baton Rouge Parish EBRSO K-9 demonstration, please contact the EBRSO Sheriff’s Office. Public Information Division at (225) 389-5091. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz adds Sonar Mini-craft to Flotilla by Lt. Megan Vizena, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office t. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz’s Search & only it is operated over waterways,” Guidroz said. “Such search Rescue Dive Team has added an underwater sonar mini- capacity is important to St. Landry Parish due to the fact that it Scraft to their department flotilla. The vessel measures three is so rural, and it is a parish with lots of bayous, small lakes and feet by six feet and is designed to operate in small bodies of water coulees,” stated Guidroz. such as ponds or in an area with extremely limited access. The For its first test, the unit, known as SL300, was sent in mini-sonar boat is a remote controlled vessel that can be operated search of a truck that had been driven off into Bayou Teche from the shore. It is powered by a approximately a week prior. After trolling motor and is equipped with approximately 15 minutes of a sonar device that can record data searching the immediate area and from about 20 yards away. It also in spite of muddy murky water, has an anchor function that allows the submerged truck was located it to hover over one spot regardless by the mini-sonar vessel. Sheriff of water current or wind conditions. Guidroz added, “If any Sheriff or “This vessel is based off the law-enforcement agency has the concept of other remote-controlled St. Landry Parish Search & Rescue Dive Team’s new need for this mini-vessel or any police/military applications such as remote-controlled underwater sonar mini-craft, the SL300. part of my flotilla, please call me a land side bomb disposal unit, Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. and I will make it available.” 12 LOUISIANA SHERIFF Caddo Parish Young Super Sleuths Try Their Hands at Solving Crime by Cindy Chadwick, Public Information Officer, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office hey are a new generation of Hardy Boys and Nancy Drews. bit about what we do each day,” he said of the camp. With pen, paper, and cameras in hand, 20 Caddo Parish Detective Jason Morgan, who teaches a block on investigations Tstudents fanned out over a mock crime scene during Spring during the camp, agreed. Break to learn the job of a crime scene investigation (CSI). “I think it shows them the other side of law enforcement,” The students were part of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Morgan said. “In a couple of years when I retire, maybe one of CSI Camp for Kids. Started by Sheriff Steve Prator in 2006, the these guys will grow up and take my spot and know exactly what camp continues to be in high demand among Caddo residents to do.” ages 11-12. Four sessions are offered each year at Sheriff’s Safety For more information about the camp, contact Cpl. Al Town. Newman at 318-681-0604. Real sheriff’s CSIs teach campers the basics of crime scene investigations by providing them with their own mystery to solve. During the three-day camp, students look for clues and collect evidence using techniques and skills taught by the Sheriff’s Office. They also participate in practical exercises in photography, fingerprint identification, and shoeprint impressions. Participants use the evidence they collect to build a criminal case and solve the mystery by the end of camp. Sheriff Prator said CSI Camp is more than just the excitement of solving a mystery. It gives students a new appreciation for science while also giving them a look inside the world of law enforcement, he said. “I think they’re surprised at how important math, science and English are to real crime scene investigators. It’s a lot of fun for Caddo Parish Crime Scene Investigator Richard Smith shows a the kids and a great opportunity for our deputies to share a little camper how to collect fingerprint evidence. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office offers Island Outpost camp for Boy Scouts by Capt. Ryan Turner, Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office he Island Outpost is part of Iberia Parish Sheriff Sheriff Scouts of America at no cost. It is operated by Iberia Parish Louis Ackal’s commitment to our most important natural Sheriff’s Office personnel and is well maintained. Tresource, our children. Located in the Atchafalaya Basin Facilities include: a dining hall and full kitchen, individual it provides a beautiful view of Iberia Parish’s beautiful scenery. cabins with bunk beds for 6 people (Total Occupancy 48), The Outpost is a ten minute boat ride and worth every minute. separate facilities for men and women, showers with hot water, Sheriff Ackal makes this camp exclusively available to the Boy boat docks for fishing, barbeque pit for outdoor cooking, nature trail for hiking, and a generator on site for lighting and electrical needs. Sheriff Ackal recognizes the importance of our children’s future and is excited about having the Boy Scouts use the Island Outpost to hone their skills and learn new ones.

LOUISIANA SHERIFF 13 Remembering Union Parish Sheriff Robert G. “Bob” Buckley – 1947-2013 The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association (LSA) regrets to inform you of the passing of Union Parish Sheriff Robert G. “Bob” Buckley on September 17, 2013 after his battle with cancer. LSA joined hundreds of mourners to pay their final respects on Friday, September 20, 2013.

heriff Buckley was 65 years old, a former State Trooper Sheriff Buckley created a and the longest serving sheriff of Union Parish, serving people-centered culture focused S24 years. Prior to his passing, he served longer than any on service before self. He had a current sheriff in the state. He was the immediate past president mural painted over the entrance of of the LSA, the secretary-treasurer for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Bob Buckley Honorary Membership Program, and the Northern Coordinator which read, “Through these doors Union Parish Sheriff of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Task Force. pass the finest law enforcement Sheriff Buckley was known for his keen intellect; his ability officers on earth.” We assert that this sign that he placed for to find humor in all situations, and his compassion for all. others, also appropriately refers to him, and stands as a tribute to Sheriff Buckley not only left his mark on Union Parish, but in his leadership and his service to Union Parish and to the entire every corner of our great state. state of Louisiana.

Sheriff Bob Buckley with his family. From left to right: Court Claire Buckley, Caleb Lee Roberson, Sheriff Bob Buckley, Janet Collins Buckley, Joshua Carson Buckley, and Justin Lee Buckley.

Sheriff Bob Buckley, Louisiana State Police. Sheriff Buckley retired from Sheriff Bob Buckley with the late Sheriff Louisiana State Police after 22 years of Eugene Patterson, who was also a longtime Sheriff Bob Buckley service to become Sheriff of Union Parish. sheriffs’ deputy for him. Union Parish Sheriff 14 LOUISIANA SHERIFF A Special Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors

The 37th Annual Louisiana Sheriffs’ and Wardens’ Training Conference and Exhibition was held July 14-18, 2013 in Destin, Florida. The conference included a variety of training sessions in areas such as Proactive Communications, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Legislative, and a variety of other leadership training opportunities.

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Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association Celebrates 75 Years with Dedication of New Headquarters, continued from front cover the NSA. Sheriff Charles Fuselier Sr. and Charles Fuselier Jr. chapter for Louisiana Sheriffs, and thankful to the many people were the only father and son LSA presidents. Sheriff Gordon who have played a role in bringing this project from a vision into Martin and current St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin Jr. a reality.” were the only uncle and nephew pair to serve as presidents of At the end of the ceremony, Ranatza unveiled a flat screen the LSA. Sheriff Gordon Martin played a unique role in LSA’s monitor in the lobby of the new headquarters, which perpetually history by serving as a delegate in the 1972 Constitutional runs a slide show in memory of all of the fallen Louisiana Convention, where at Sheriff Martin’s insistence, language was sheriffs and deputies. The slideshow contains the end of watch inserted placing the sheriff as the chief law enforcement officer dates, years of service, photographs, and a brief synopsis of the of the parish. cause of death for each fallen sheriff or deputy in Louisiana During the dedication Ranatza said, “This building is a since March 12, 1869. The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association symbol, representing the unity among all sheriffs working proudly dedicates their headquarters to the fallen deputies and towards one goal: public safety. We are excited to begin this new sheriffs of Louisiana.