State Police Commission public meetings in 2022

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a general business meeting on December 8, 2022. The agenda includes consideration of meeting minutes, a request to reauthorize two part-time WAE positions, updates from the Office of State Police, and a matter involving Albert Paxton regarding whether attorney fees should be awarded. The commission will enter executive session on allegations of misconduct before discussing and possibly voting on the attorney fees issue.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from October 13, 2022
• Request from Office of State Police for two-year reauthorization of two part-time WAE positions
• Updates from Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police
• Matter of Albert Paxton (Docket No. 21-258-RV) regarding attorney fees, with executive session on misconduct allegations and possible vote

The Commission approved the two-year reauthorization of two part-time WAE positions to address staffing shortages. It also voted to award $1,500 in attorney fees to appellant Albert Paxton. Additionally, the Office of State Police provided updates on new training initiatives and camera policies.

• Adopted meeting minutes from October 13, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year reauthorization of two part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,500 in attorney fees to appellant Albert Paxton (4-0, 1 abstention)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission's general business meeting scheduled for November 10, 2022, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

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The Commission will consider motions regarding misconduct investigations for Cody Williams and Daniel Fontenot. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules.

• Ratification of interim reauthorization for seven part-time WAE positions
• Two-year reauthorization request for ten part-time WAE positions
• Motions regarding Cody Williams (Docket No. 22-263-S)
• Motions regarding Daniel Fontenot (Docket No. 22-260-S)
• Review of formal charges alleging criminal misconduct and civil rights violations by Ashton O’Dwyer, Jr.

The Commission approved the FY 23/24 executive budget and specific rule changes regarding reprimands. It also ruled on several personnel matters, including granting a summary disposition for one trooper while denying it for another. Most other proposed rule changes were tabled pending a departmental timeline.

• Approved FY 23/24 Executive Budget recommendation (Unanimous)
• Approved rule changes to Chapters 1 and 12 of General Circular No. 228 (Unanimous)
• Tabled remaining General Circular No. 228 rule changes (Unanimous)
• Granted summary disposition for Cody Williams, setting aside 8-hour suspension and awarding back pay and $750 in attorney fees (Unanimous)
• Denied Motion for Summary Disposition in the matter of Daniel Fontenot (Unanimous)
• Declined to investigate criminal misconduct allegations filed by Ashton O’ Dwyer, Jr. (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year reauthorization of 10 part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Ratified interim reauthorization of 7 part-time WAE positions through Oct 13, 2022 (Unanimous)

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The general business meeting of the Louisiana State Police Commission scheduled for September 8, 2022, was canceled.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for August 11, 2022, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider tabling proposed rule changes until August 11, 2022, and deferring a decision on a contempt penalty for the Department of Public Safety until after an appeal hearing. It will also consider reauthorizing ten part-time WAE positions for the Office of State Police, reinstating sick leave for a sergeant, and discussing a subpoena request in a disciplinary appeal. The meeting includes executive sessions on misconduct allegations and the executive director's performance review.

• Consideration of a motion to table proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules (General Circular No. 228) until August 11, 2022.
• Consideration of a request from the Office of State Police for two-year reauthorization of ten part-time WAE positions.
• Consideration of a request to reinstate 68 hours of COVID-19 sick leave for Sergeant Stephen Orgeron as a special adjustment.
• Oral argument and possible vote on revised search terms for a subpoena duces tecum in the matter of Carl Cavalier (Docket No. 21-257-S).
• Discussion and possible vote on whether to award attorney fees in the matter of Albert Paxton (Docket No. 21-258-RV).

The Commission approved the reauthorization of 10 part-time WAE positions to address personnel deficits. It also granted a sick leave restoration for one sergeant and approved a performance rating and pay adjustment for the Executive Director.

• Approved two-year reauthorization of 10 part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Approved restoration of 68 hours of sick leave for Sgt. Stephen Orgeron (Unanimous)
• Approved overall rating of 5 and 2% performance adjustment for Executive Director Hannaman (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to table proposed changes to Commission Rules (General Circular No. 228) until August 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved deferring penalty decision for contempt regarding Dept. of Public Safety — Public Safety Services (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement for department to run two specific computer searches for mailboxes in the Carl Cavalier matter (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 9, 2022 (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a general business meeting on June 9, 2022. Items include a public hearing on proposed rule changes, consideration of a settlement in a disciplinary case, and discussion of formal charges alleging police misconduct after Hurricane Katrina. The commission will also vote on contempt penalties and reauthorize part-time positions.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules (General Circular No. 228)
• Consideration of formal charges by Ashton O'Dwyer alleging criminal misconduct by State Police after Hurricane Katrina
• Settlement discussion in the matter of Brittany Pias (Docket No. 22-262-S)
• Contempt penalties for Kevin Reeves and Jason Turner from May 12 meeting
• Reauthorization of 18 part-time WAE positions for Office of State Police

The Commission approved the reauthorization of 18 part-time WAE positions to address staffing shortages. It also approved a settlement agreement in the matter of Brittany Pias and issued an admonition to Kevin Reeves for failure to appear at a previous hearing.

• Approved two-year reauthorization of 18 part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed settlement agreement for Brittany Pias (5-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Motion to Recall the subpoena of Kevin Reeves (Unanimous)
• Denied Motion in Limine filed on behalf of Jason Turner (Unanimous)
• Deferred ruling on document production subpoenas until July 14, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Denied without prejudice Motion in Limine to exclude evidence by Louisiana State Police (Unanimous)
• Admonished Kevin Reeves for failure to appear at April 14, 2022 hearing (Unanimous)
• Deferred penalty for contempt for Jason Turner and Department of Public Safety (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider suspending Trooper Garrett Yetman without pay pending criminal proceedings. The commission will also vote on reauthorizing 15 part-time WAE positions and hear motions in the Carl Cavalier disciplinary case. An appeal hearing for Albert Paxton is scheduled, with executive sessions for misconduct allegations.

• Suspension of Trooper Garrett Yetman without pay pending criminal charges (Rule 12.5)
• Reauthorization of 15 part-time WAE positions for the Office of State Police
• Multiple motions in Carl Cavalier case (Docket 21-257-S), including contempt and subpoena issues
• Appeal hearing for Albert Paxton (Docket 21-258-RV) regarding misconduct allegations
• Executive sessions to discuss allegations of misconduct in both cases

The Commission found the Department of Public Safety, Kevin Reeves, and Jason Turner in contempt for subpoena violations. It also reversed a letter of reprimand for Albert Paxton and approved a suspension for Trooper Garrett Yetman.

• Approved suspension without pay for Trooper Garrett Yetman, allowing use of accumulated leave first (Unanimous)
• Held Kevin Reeves in contempt for failure to appear at April 14 meeting; penalty phase deferred to June 9 (Unanimous)
• Held Jason Turner in contempt for failure to appear at April 14 meeting; penalty phase deferred to June 9 (Unanimous)
• Held Department of Public Safety in contempt for failure to provide documents; penalty phase deferred to June 9 (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal and reversed letter of reprimand for Albert Paxton (Unanimous)
• Deferred request for 15 part-time WAE positions to June meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 14, 2022 meeting minutes as written (Unanimous)
• Set May 26 deadline for motions to quash and June 2 for opposition in Carl Cavalier matter (Unanimous)

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The Commission will vote on reauthorizing ten part-time WAE positions and decide whether to reject proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules 14.3, 14, and 15. The meeting also includes appeal hearings regarding allegations of misconduct for Albert Paxton and Carl Cavalier.

• Two-year reauthorization of ten part-time WAE positions
• Motion to reject proposed changes to Rule 14.3 and new rules in Chapters 14 and 15
• Oral arguments on pre-hearing motions for Albert Paxton (Docket No. 21-258-RV)
• Appeal hearing regarding allegations of misconduct for Carl Cavalier (Docket No. 21-257-S)

The State Police Commission approved the reauthorization of 10 part-time WAE positions for two years to address personnel deficits. The Commission also rejected previously tabled rule changes to Chapters 14 and 15 to allow for a new general circular. Several appeal matters were deferred or held open for further testimony.

• Approved two-year reauthorization of 10 part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Rejected previously tabled proposed changes to Rule 14.3 and Chapters 14 and 15 (Unanimous)
• Deferred motion to strike in Albert Paxton appeal to May meeting (Unanimous)
• Took motion for contempt regarding two missing witnesses under advisement (Unanimous)
• Voted to hold Carl Cavalier matter open for continued testimony of two witnesses (Unanimous)
• Granted continuance in the matter of Carl Cavalier to a date in July

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The Louisiana State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022, has been canceled.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a business meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The agenda includes considering a two-year reauthorization for a part-time position in the Technical Support Unit and reviewing proposed changes to Commission Rules 14.3, 14, and 15.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Two-year reauthorization request for one part-time WAE position in the Technical Support Unit
• Joint hearing order for appeals regarding George Harper and Dakota DeMoss
• Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rule 14.3
• Consideration of new rules in Chapters 14 and 15

The Commission re-elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approved a two-year reauthorization for one part-time WAE position in the Technical Support Unit. The body also consolidated two misconduct appeals and tabled proposed rule changes for 60 days.

• Re-elected Eulis Simien, Jr. as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Brian Crawford as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Adopted December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year reauthorization of one part-time WAE position in Technical Support Unit (Unanimous)
• Consolidated appeals of George Harper (Docket No. 21-252-T) and Dakota DeMoss (Docket No. 21-253-T) (Unanimous)
• Tabled proposed changes to Chapters 14 and 15 for 60 days (Unanimous)

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The January 13, 2022 general business meeting of the Louisiana State Police Commission has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.