Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers.
The executive order lifts limits on the number of new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on salary increases for police departments. according to To the Associated Press. The state is “facing a police personnel crisis,” resulting in “increasing threats to the lives, property, and safety of people in Louisiana.” according to To the presidential order. (Related: Bullets spray over blue state highways after gun crackdown)
“As a former police officer and sheriff’s deputy, I understand the important role law enforcement officers play in their communities. Currently, our state is facing a shortage of police officers; Crime is on the rise and public safety is on the decline. Today's executive order and the upcoming crime special session will ensure that our law enforcement officers are supported and can begin to restore law and order to our state.” said in a press release Thursday.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 22: (LR) Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson meet at the U.S. Attorney General’s Office in Washington on January 22, 2020. Speaking at a press conference to discuss the impeachment trial at the Capitol. D.C. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
“Governor Landry has emphasized the importance of the law enforcement profession and the state's dire need to fill valuable front-line deputy positions,” Michael Lanazza, executive director of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, said in a press release. I commend it.”
The state is scheduled to convene a special legislative session on February 19th to address crime in the state, and the session will last until March 6th. according to To AP.
Landry said in a press release that the state's sheriff's office has reduced its number of deputies by 1,800 as of July 2023.
The number of police resignations in the United States increased by 47% in 2022 compared to 2019. according to It is based on data provided to The Associated Press from a survey of nearly 200 police agencies by the Police Executive Research Forum, an independent research organization focused on police issues. The number of police officers retiring in 2022 increased by 19% compared to 2019.
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