State Police Commission public meetings in 2021

State Police Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules Chapters 11, 14, and 15.

• Reinstatement of 1,374.60 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Karla Billiot
• Public hearing on proposed changes to Chapters 11, 14, and 15 of State Police Commission Rules

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to consider September 30, 2021, meeting minutes and discuss the agency's budget request for FY 22/23. The agenda also includes oral arguments regarding a motion to reconsider staying certain appeals.

• Oral argument on Motion to Reconsider the Motion to Stay the Appeals of Dakota DeMoss (Docket No. 21-253-T) and George Harper (Docket No. 21-252-T)
• Discussion of the State Police Commission’s Budget Request for FY 22/23
• Discussion in response to House Concurrent Resolution No. 84

The Commission approved budget priorities for FY 22/23, including the restoration of a Deputy Director position and technology upgrades. The Commission also denied a motion to reconsider the stay of two appeals.

• Adopted September 30, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied Motion to Reconsider the Motion to Stay the Appeals of Dakota DeMoss and George Harper (5-1)
• Approved FY 22/23 budget priorities including Deputy Director position, office space, technology, and website upgrades (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to consider several personnel matters, including a misconduct investigation involving William R. Woodward. The commission will also review requests regarding sick leave for a Master Trooper and the extension of emergency rules.

• Public hearing and discussion regarding misconduct allegations for William R. Woodward
• Request to reinstate 2,304.19 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Harold Williams
• Motion to consolidate rule violation appeals for Dakota Demoss and George Harper
• Motion to extend the authority of Chapter 21 Emergency Rules until December 15, 2021
• Annual performance review and evaluation of the Executive Director

The Commission extended the authority of Chapter 21 Emergency Rules through December 15, 2021, and approved a sick leave reinstatement for a Master Trooper. The board also denied several requests regarding personnel appeals and approved the Executive Director's performance evaluation.

• Approved reinstatement of 2,304.19 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Harold Williams (Unanimous)
• Denied request to declare notice deficient in the matter of William R. Woodward (Unanimous)
• Denied request to consolidate rule violation and termination appeals for Dakota Demoss and George Harper (Unanimous)
• Denied request to stay appeals of Dakota DeMoss and George Harper (Passed; Chairman Simien opposed)
• Ratified extension of Chapter 21 Emergency Rules until September 30, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Extended Chapter 21 Emergency Rules until December 15, 2021, excluding rules 21.2.1(b) and (d) (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Performance Evaluation of 'Exceptional/Outstanding' for the Executive Director (Unanimous)
• Adopted July 8, 2021 meeting minutes with one typographical amendment (Unanimous)

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021 has been canceled.

• Meeting canceled

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to rules 11.13, 11.26, and 12.19, and consider a $4.40/hour base pay adjustment for Executive Director Jason Hannaman. The agenda also includes votes on personnel appeals and litigation.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules 11.13, 11.26, and 12.19
• Consideration of a $4.40/hour base pay adjustment for Executive Director Jason Hannaman
• Reauthorization of two part-time WAE positions
• Reinstatement of COVID-19 sick leave under SPC Rule 21.2.1(d)
• Appeal hearing for William R. Woodward (Docket No. 21-248-S)

The Commission adopted changes to three administrative rules and approved the reauthorization of two part-time positions. It also granted a pay adjustment for the Executive Director and ruled on several personnel appeals, including sustaining disciplinary action against William R. Woodward.

• Adopted changes to State Police Commission Rules 11.13, 11.26, and 12.19 (All in favor)
• Approved reauthorization of two part-time WAE positions effective June 17, 2021 (All in favor)
• Approved reinstatement of COVID-19 related sick leave under Rule 21.2.1(d) (All in favor)
• Approved $4.40 per hour base pay adjustment for Executive Director Jason Hannaman (All in favor)
• Denied backpay and benefits for Sheldon Perkins from 10/31/2019 to 03/12/2021 (All in favor, 1 abstention)
• Denied Motion for Summary Disposition filed by Office of State Police in matter of William R. Woodward, Docket No. 21-251-RV (All in favor)
• Denied Motion for Summary Disposition filed by William R. Woodward, Docket No. 21-248-S (All in favor)
• Sustained disciplinary action and denied appeal for William R. Woodward, Docket No. 21-248-S (All in favor)

State Police Commission

The general business meeting of the Louisiana State Police Commission scheduled for June 10, 2021, was canceled.

State Police Commission

The Commission will consider an extension for a Lieutenant's temporary duty assignment. The agenda also includes a public hearing and possible vote regarding a misconduct allegation involving Sheldon Perkins, as well as discussion of pending litigation in the matter of LSTA v. State Police Commission.

• Extension of Temporary Duty Assignment for Lieutenant Chad Guidry
• Public hearing and possible vote on misconduct allegations (Docket No. 19-244-T)
• Discussion and possible vote regarding pending litigation (Docket No. C-672676)

The Commission determined that cause for discipline was proven in the matter of Sheldon Perkins. It ruled that Perkins be demoted to Sergeant, reinstated, and suspended for 720 hours without pay. The Commission also recommended lifetime random drug and alcohol screenings and proof of AA meeting attendance.

• Adopted April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Extended Temporary Duty Assignment for Lt. Chad Guidry for six months or until project completion (Unanimous)
• Determined cause for discipline was proven in the matter of Sheldon Perkins (Docket No. 19-244-T)
• Ruled former Lt. Perkins be demoted to Sergeant, reinstated, and suspended for 720 hours without pay
• Recommended lifetime random drug/alcohol screenings and AA attendance for Trooper Perkins

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider requests to place Troopers Dakota DeMoss and George Harper on suspension without pay pending criminal proceedings. The commission will also consider reinstating 3,208.16 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Karla Billiot and a possible extension of emergency rules expiring April 15. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation in LSTA, et al v. State Police Commission.

• Suspension without pay for Trooper Dakota DeMoss pending criminal proceedings
• Suspension without pay for Trooper George Harper pending criminal proceedings
• Reinstatement of 3,208.16 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Karla Billiot
• Possible extension of Chapter 21 Emergency Rules expiring April 15, 2021
• Executive session and possible vote on pending litigation (LSTA v. State Police Commission)

The Commission approved requests to place Troopers Dakota DeMoss and George Harper on suspension without pay after they exhaust their paid administrative and accrued leave. The board also reinstated sick leave for one Master Trooper and extended specific COVID-19 emergency rules.

• Approved suspension without pay for Troopers Dakota DeMoss and George Harper following exhaustion of paid leave (Unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of 3,208.16 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Karla Billiot (Unanimous)
• Extended Chapter 21 rules 21.1b, 21.2.1, and 21.10 through August 15, 2021, while allowing other provisions to expire (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting minutes from March 11, 2021 (Passed)
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss litigation LSTA, et al v. State Police Commission, et al (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider a request for investigation and formal charges against three troopers, hear legal arguments on its authority to stop a pending administrative investigation, and hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 21 of its rules. The meeting also includes a request to reinstate 3,994 hours of sick leave for a master trooper.

• Request for investigation and formal charges against Troopers Randall Dickerson, George Harper, and Dakota DeMoss (LSPC Rules 16.2 and 16.4)
• Legal arguments on whether the commission can stop a pending administrative investigation (Docket No. 21-249-RV)
• Public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 21 of State Police Commission Rules (General Circular No. 219)
• Request to reinstate 3,994 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Michael Narcisse (SPC Rule 11.21.1)
• Executive session on pending litigation: LSTA, et al v. State Police Commission, et al (19th JDC Docket No. C-672676)

The Commission adopted proposed rule changes to Chapter 21 as detailed in General Circular No. 219. It declined to investigate allegations of misconduct or accept formal charges filed by three troopers. Several other personnel and legal matters were deferred to future meetings.

• Adopted proposed rule changes to Chapter 21 per General Circular No. 219 (Unanimous)
• Declined to investigate misconduct allegations by Troopers Dickerson, Harper, and DeMoss (Unanimous)
• Declined to accept formal charges filed by Troopers Dickerson, Harper, and DeMoss (Unanimous)
• Deferred decision on whether the Commission can stop a pending administrative investigation (Unanimous)
• Deferred request for reinstatement of 3,994 sick leave hours for Master Trooper Michael Narcisse (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting minutes from February 11, 2021 (Passed)

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider deferring the mandatory promotional examination until May 2022 and making 2021 exams optional due to COVID-19. It will also consider suspending Trooper Jacob Brown without pay pending criminal proceedings, and hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapters 11 and 21 of the Commission's rules. Additionally, the commission will consider reinstating leave hours for ten employees.

• Defer mandatory promotional exam to May 2022; 2021 exams optional due to COVID-19
• Suspension of Trooper Jacob Brown without pay pending criminal proceedings
• Public hearing on proposed changes to Chapters 11 and 21 of State Police Commission Rules
• Reinstatement of leave hours for ten employees under SPC Rule 21.2.1(d)

The Commission adopted rule changes to Chapters 11 and 21 and deferred mandatory promotional examinations until May 2022 due to the pandemic. It also approved the reinstatement of leave hours for 10 employees and allowed a suspended trooper to use accumulated leave.

• Adopted January 14, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred mandatory promotional examination until May 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Trooper Jacob Brown to use accumulated leave during suspension (Unanimous)
• Adopted rule changes to Chapters 11 and 21 per General Circular No. 218 (Unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of new Rule 21.2.1(e) for Vaccination Leave (Unanimous)
• Approved request to reinstate leave hours for 10 employees (Unanimous)

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a business meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2021 promotional exam and proposed changes to Chapter 11 of the Commission Rules.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion with Dr. Helen Wise regarding testing and the 2021 promotional exam
• Request to extend a temporary duty assignment for Jacob Badeaux
• Consideration of proposed changes to Chapter 11 of the State Police Commission Rules

The Commission re-elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approved specific changes to Chapter 11 of the Commission Rules. It also extended a temporary duty assignment for one employee and scheduled a future review of Rule 21.2.1(d).

• Re-elected Eulis Simien, Jr. as Chairman (All In Favor)
• Re-elected Brian Crawford as Vice-Chairman (All In Favor)
• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved one-year extension of temporary duty assignment for Jacob Badeaux (Unanimous)
• Rejected proposed changes for Rule 11.9(c) and directed a new rule be drafted (Unanimous)
• Rejected proposed changes for Rule 11.19 (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to 11.29 except for subparagraph 11.29(e)3 (Unanimous)
• Voted to revisit proposed verbiage of 21.2.1(d) at the February meeting (Unanimous)