State Police Commission public meetings in 2020

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a public hearing and executive session on an appeal by Trooper Santiago St. Clair regarding misconduct allegations. The commission will also consider a request to suspend Trooper Kasha Domingue without pay pending criminal proceedings, and reauthorize 38 part-time WAE positions. Administrative items include approval of November 12 meeting minutes and review of Chapter 21 sunset rules. The meeting will follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Public hearing and executive session on appeal of Trooper Santiago St. Clair (Docket No. 20-246-T)
• Consideration of suspension without pay for Trooper Kasha Domingue pending criminal proceedings
• Reauthorization of 38 part-time WAE positions for the Office of State Police
• Review of Chapter 21 sunset and possible extension of rules expiring December 31, 2020
• Approval of November 12, 2020 regular business meeting minutes

The State Police Commission approved the suspension without pay of Trooper Kasha Domingue, allowing the use of accrued leave first. The Commission also extended 38 part-time WAE positions for two years and extended the duration of Chapter 21 rules.

• Approved November 12, 2020, meeting minutes
• Approved suspension without pay for Trooper Kasha Domingue, allowing use of accrued leave excluding sick leave (6-0)
• Approved two-year extension for 38 part-time WAE positions (6-0)
• Extended duration of Chapter 21 to April 15, 2021 (6-0)
• Dismissed appeal of Santiago St. Clair following withdrawal by the litigant

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet Nov. 12, 2020, to consider suspending Trooper Michael Satcher without pay pending criminal proceedings, reinstating sick leave for Master Trooper Patrick Bell, and hearing an appeal by Joey Schouel. The meeting will be held at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Baton Rouge with COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Consideration of suspension without pay for Trooper Michael Satcher pending criminal proceedings
• Consideration of reinstating 185.95 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Patrick Bell
• Public hearing and possible vote on appeal by Joey Schouest (Docket No. 20-245-T)
• Consideration of rule changes from General Circular 203 (Jan. 29, 2020)

The State Police Commission approved the suspension of Trooper Michael Satcher without pay pending criminal proceedings. The board also reinstated sick leave for a Master Trooper and affirmed a Department of Public Safety and Corrections decision regarding Joey Schouest.

• Approved suspension without pay for Trooper Michael Satcher pending criminal proceedings (Unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of 185.95 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Patrick Bell (Unanimous; Chairman Simien recused)
• Affirmed Department of Public Safety and Corrections decision in the matter of Joey Schouest (Unanimous; Commissioner Mire recused)
• Approved October 8, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Voted to bring Chapter 11 rule changes from General Circular 203 back to the agenda on January 14, 2021 (Unanimous)

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The Commission will review the September 10, 2020, meeting minutes and consider a request to reauthorize three part-time WAE positions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding news reports on specific incidents involving State Police.

• Reauthorization of three part-time WAE positions
• Discussion of the Police Training, Screening, and De-Escalation Task Force meeting
• Discussion of news articles related to the death of Ronald Greene
• Discussion of media regarding alleged shooting victim Clifton Scott Dilley
• Discussion of reported incident involving Trooper August McKay

The Commission voted to initiate a review of rules regarding the use of derogatory language by employees. It also reauthorized three part-time WAE positions to address staffing attrition. The body discussed the handling of disciplinary actions and ongoing criminal investigations involving state troopers.

• Approved reauthorization of three part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Voted to initiate a review of rules regarding conduct and the use of derogatory language (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the September 10, 2020 meeting (Passed; Commissioner Riecke abstained)

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The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Chapters 1, 2, and 11 of the State Police Commission Rules. Members will also review Chapter 21 Emergency Rules that are set to expire on September 15, 2020.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules (Chapters 1, 2, and 11)
• Review of Chapter 21 Emergency Rules and potential sunset extensions
• Performance evaluation of the Executive Director
• Director's report on 2020 Promotional Exam review and database project update

The Commission approved several amendments to the State Police Commission Rules regarding quorum requirements, sick leave, and COVID-19 special leave. It also extended emergency rule sunset provisions and approved the Executive Director's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved July 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Adopted Rule 2.6 allowing virtual participation during state emergencies (Unanimous)
• Adopted Rule 11.13 and 11.13.1 regarding sick leave and enforced sick leave (Unanimous)
• Rejected proposed new rule 11.35(d) as a permanent change (Unanimous)
• Adopted Rule 21.2.1 regarding special paid leave for COVID-19 (Unanimous)
• Extended Chapter 21 emergency rule sunset provisions to December 31, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's FY 2019-20 performance evaluation with a rating of 5 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2% pay increase for the Executive Director (Unanimous)

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The meeting scheduled for August 13, 2020, was canceled.

• Meeting canceled.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider the minutes from its June 11 meeting, hold a public hearing and possible vote on the appeal of Sergeant John Trahan (Docket No. 20-247-S), discuss language in HB1 of the 2020 First Extraordinary Session, and conduct the executive director's annual performance evaluation in executive session.

• Public hearing and possible vote on Sergeant John Trahan's appeal (Docket No. 20-247-S)
• Consideration of language in the preamble of HB1 from the First Extraordinary Session of 2020
• Executive session to conduct annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director
• Motion to approve the Executive Director's Fiscal Year 2019-20 performance evaluation
• Motion to authorize the Chairman to conduct the Fiscal Year 2020-21 performance planning session with the Executive Director

The Commission voted to affirm the discipline issued by the Appointing Authority regarding Sergeant John Trahan. The Commission also deferred action on the Executive Director's performance evaluation and rejected a motion to grant the Chairman authority to conduct future performance planning.

• Approved June 11, 2020 meeting minutes as amended
• Affirmed discipline issued by Appointing Authority in Sergeant John Trahan matter (4-0)
• Deferred action on Fiscal Year 2019-20 Performance Evaluation of the Executive Director
• Rejected motion to grant Chairman authority to conduct FY 2020-2021 Performance Planning session

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The State Police Commission will consider ratifying emergency actions taken by the Executive Director under Rule 21.6, including extensions of certain rules due to COVID-19, and review the upcoming July 11, 2020 sunset of those provisions. The board will also vote on minutes from March 12 and March 24, 2020, and consider retroactive approval of a 2016-17 layoff avoidance measure.

• Ratification of General Circulars 207, 208, and 209 extending emergency rules through April 30, May 31, and July 11, 2020
• Retroactive approval of a 2016-17 layoff avoidance measure that withheld performance adjustments
• Review of Chapter 21 sunset and possible rule recommendations for the July business meeting
• Consideration of March 12, 2020 regular and March 24, 2020 emergency meeting minutes

The State Police Commission approved retroactive approval for a FY 2016-17 layoff avoidance measure. The Commission also voted to extend Chapter 21 Emergency Rules until September 15, 2020.

• Approved March 12, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved March 24, 2020 emergency meeting minutes
• Ratified interim approval for General Circular No. 207 (unanimous)
• Ratified interim approval for General Circular No. 208 (unanimous)
• Ratified interim approval for General Circular No. 209 (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive approval of FY 2016-17 layoff avoidance measure (unanimous)
• Extended Chapter 21 Emergency Rules until September 15, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved addendums to January 10, 2019 and February 14, 2019 minutes (unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for May 14, 2020, has been canceled. No business was conducted.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission's general business meeting scheduled for April 9, 2020, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission held an emergency business meeting to consider special rules and provisions regarding the COVID-19 virus.

• Consideration of special rules and provisions in response to the COVID-19 virus

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to discuss a proposed settlement agreement regarding Eric Curlee and review changes to Chapter 11 of the Commission Rules. The agenda also includes a request for retroactive approval of a 2016-17 layoff avoidance measure.

• Proposed settlement agreement in the matter of Eric Curlee
• Public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 11 of State Police Commission Rules
• Retroactive approval request for withholding performance adjustments in FY 2016-17
• Review of February 13, 2020 minutes

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This notice lists the dates and location for the State Police Commission's 2020 meetings. No specific agenda items are discussed; it is only a schedule of monthly meetings.

• Meetings held at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Baton Rouge
• General business begins at 10:00 A.M.
• Dates: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10

The Commission adopted several amendments to Chapter 11 and Rule 12.4 of its rules. It also determined that the Office of State Police failed to obtain required approval before withholding performance adjustments for FY 2016-2017 and failed to follow most Chapter 6 service tenure rules.

• Re-elected Eulis Simien, Jr. as Chairman
• Elected Brian Crawford as Vice-Chairman
• Approved December 12, 2019 meeting minutes
• Approved resolution honoring former Commissioner Joseph Cage
• Approved amendments to Rules 11.1—1.8, 11.13, 11.14—11.18, 11.20-11.28, and 11.30—11.34
• Tabled proposed new rule 11.13.1
• Approved final version of Rule 12.4 regarding administrative leave
• Found Office of State Police failed to obtain approval for withholding FY 2016-2017 performance adjustments and failed to follow most Chapter 6 service tenure rules

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The scheduled general business meeting for the Louisiana State Police Commission on January 9, 2020, was canceled.