State Police Commission public meetings in 2023

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to consider proposed changes to commission rules. These changes are detailed in General Circular No. 234.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Commission Rules (General Circular No. 234)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from November 9, 2023

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a public hearing and an executive session concerning allegations of misconduct involving Troy Pichon. The commission will also consider the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023.

• Public hearing regarding Troy Pichon (Docket No. 23-269-S)
• Executive Session regarding allegations of misconduct
• Review of October 12, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission held a hearing regarding Troy Pichon and found no violations of policies concerning body cameras, use of force, or use of force reporting. The Commission voted to reverse a 60-hour suspension and award backpay and attorney's fees.

• Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Found no violation of Procedural Order 1117: Body Worn Camera and In-Car Camera System (Unanimous)
• Found no violation of Procedural Order 238: Use of Force (Unanimous)
• Found no violation of Procedural Order 238: Use of Force Reporting (Unanimous)
• Reversed 60-hour suspension for Troy Pichon, awarded backpay, expunged disciplinary record, and awarded $1,500 for attorney's fees (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a general meeting including an executive session and public hearing on a misconduct allegation against Kasha Dismuke (Docket No. 21-250-T), elect a vice-chair, and discuss its budget request for fiscal year 2024/2025.

• Public hearing and possible vote on misconduct allegations against Kasha Dismuke (Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police)
• Election of Vice-Chairman per Rule 2.1(a)
• Discussion of State Police Commission budget request for FY 24/25
• Consideration of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission affirmed the administration's decision on all alleged violations and the resulting discipline for Kasha Domingue. The board also accepted a settlement agreement regarding Thomas Wild and elected a Vice-Chairman.

• Elected Monty Montelongo as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted settlement agreement for Thomas Wild, Docket No. 22-266-S (Unanimous)
• Affirmed administration's decision on all violations and discipline for Kasha Domingue, Docket No. 21-250-T (All in favor, 1 abstention)

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The Commission will hold public discussions and possible votes regarding misconduct cases involving Russell Graham, Kasha Domingue, and Daniel Fontenot. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss investigative proceedings and oral arguments on pre-hearing motions.

• Public discussion and possible vote on appeal for Russell Graham (Docket No. 22-264-S)
• Oral arguments and possible vote regarding Kasha Domingue (Docket No. 21-250-T)
• Oral arguments and possible vote regarding Daniel Fontenot (Docket No. 22-260-S)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from August 10, 2023

The State Police Commission granted an appeal to rescind all disciplinary actions and expunge the record for Lt. Russell Graham. The Commission also rejected a motion for summary disposition in the Kasha Domingue matter and ruled on several witness and document requests in the Daniel Fontenot case.

• Approved August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for Lt. Russell Graham to rescind disciplinary actions, expunge record, and award back wages and attorney fees up to $1,500 (4-1)
• Rejected LSP's motion for summary disposition in the Kasha Domingue matter and set hearing for Oct. 12 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Struck witness #6 in the Daniel Fontenot matter (Unanimous)
• Granted requests to quash and strike witnesses #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22 in the Daniel Fontenot matter (Unanimous)
• Denied request to quash and strike witness #11, Byron Sam, in the Daniel Fontenot matter (Unanimous)
• Granted motions to quash document requests #2-#10, #11, #16, and #18 in the Daniel Fontenot matter (Unanimous)
• Granted motion to quash document request #17 in the Daniel Fontenot matter (6-1)

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The Commission will consider several administrative updates including a provisional pay schedule and compensation revisions for four unclassified positions. The meeting also includes an appeal hearing regarding Russell Graham and the annual performance review of the Executive Director.

• Ratification of a provisional pay schedule for the state police service
• Review of LSP Trooper WAE positions effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024
• Revision of compensation for four unclassified State Police Commission administrative positions
• Annual Performance Review and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 evaluation of the Executive Director
• Appeal hearing regarding Russell Graham (Docket No. 22-264-S)

The Commission ratified a provisional pay schedule for state police service and authorized Trooper WAE positions through September 2024. It also updated administrative compensation and approved the Executive Director's performance evaluation. An appeal hearing for Russell Graham was deferred to September 14, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Ratified provisional pay schedule for state police service (Unanimous)
• Approved annual review and authorization of LSP Trooper WAE positions through September 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised compensation schedule for four unclassified administrative positions effective August 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's FY 2022-2023 performance evaluation with a 2% adjustment (Unanimous)
• Deferred public discussion and vote on appeal of Russell Graham to September 14, 2023

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Baton Rouge has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting canceled

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The scheduled general business meeting for the Louisiana State Police Commission on June 1, 2023, was canceled.

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold public hearings regarding proposed updates to the Classification and Pay Plan. The commission will also consider proposed changes to Chapter 14 of the State Police Commission Rules.

• Public Hearing: Proposed changes to the Classification and Pay Plan
• Public Hearing: Proposed changes to Chapter 14 of State Police Commission Rules
• Consideration of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission approved a new pay schedule to increase Cadet entrance and graduation rates. It also adopted rules to protect employees who report misconduct and updated training-related regulations. These pay changes require further approval from the governor and the legislature.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit A of General Circular No. 231 to raise Cadet entrance pay from $46,600 to $56,000 and graduation pay from $49,000 to $59,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit B of General Circular No. 231 to amend rules 6.4 and 6.17 and add recruitment incentive rule 6.30 (Unanimous)
• Approved reestablishing and renumbering of rules 14.1.1 (a) and (b) (Unanimous)
• Adopted new rule 14.1.1(c) protecting employees who report misconduct from adverse personnel actions, while maintaining discipline for policy violations (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will consider a motion to authorize an exception allowing Working Appointees Exempt (WAEs) to perform public safety tasks statewide. The agenda also includes discussion of WAE demographic data, disciplinary cases involving three state police employees, and a proposed amendment to Rule 7.22 via General Circular 230.

• Motion to authorize exception to WAE job duties for statewide public safety tasks
• Discussion of WAE demographic information requested by Chairman Simien
• Oral arguments and possible vote on misconduct allegations in Russell Graham (Docket 22-264-S)
• Pre-hearing motions and possible vote in Mathew Clair matter (Docket 22-267-S)
• Consideration and vote on proposed settlement agreement for Michael Reichardt (Docket 22-265-S)

The Commission approved a motion allowing When Actually Employed (WAE) personnel to perform public safety tasks statewide. The board also approved a settlement agreement for Michael Reichardt and adopted an amendment to Rule 7.22.

• Approved exception allowing WAEs to perform public safety tasks statewide (Unanimous)
• Denied request for summary disposition in the matter of Mathew Clair (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed settlement agreement for Michael Reichardt (Unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to State Police Commission Rule 7.22 via General Circular 230 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 9, 2023 (Unanimous)

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The Commission denied a request for summary disposition in the Michael Reichardt matter and denied a motion to stay the Kasha Domingue matter. Members also discussed state police pay scales and the potential expansion of duties for When Actually Employed (WAE) personnel.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied appellant Michael Reichardt's request for summary disposition (Unanimous)
• Denied Kasha Domingue's motion to stay Docket No. 21-250-T (Unanimous)

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several personnel matters, including oral arguments and a possible vote on a disciplinary case involving Trooper Michael Reichardt. The commission will also discuss expanding the duties of temporary employees (WAEs) to allow them to perform public safety tasks year-round, not just during Mardi Gras. Other items include approval of February meeting minutes and a report on WAE demographic data.

• Oral arguments and possible vote on misconduct case of Michael Reichardt (Docket No. 22-265-S)
• Consideration of appeal status in the case of Kasha Domingue (Docket No. 21-250-T)
• Discussion of expanding WAE job duties to include public safety tasks statewide
• Request by Commissioner Riecke to speak on the State Police Pay Schedule
• Discussion of WAE demographic information requested by Chairman Simien

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The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to review January meeting minutes and consider several personnel requests. The agenda includes a request for the reinstatement of 4,207.27 hours of sick leave for a Master Trooper and the two-year reauthorization of 21 part-time WAE positions.

• Reinstatement of 4,207.27 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Michael Narcisse
• Two-year reauthorization of twenty-one (21) part-time WAE positions
• Proposed amendment to State Police Commission Rule 7.22 regarding consolidation of lists
• Appeal hearing and motion to enforce subpoena in the matter of Russell Graham
• Executive session regarding pending litigation involving Louisiana State Troopers Association

The State Police Commission approved the reauthorization of 21 part-time WAE positions and established a requirement for these renewals to occur approximately annually. The Commission also granted a partial request to enforce a subpoena for documents in the matter of Russell Graham.

• Approved reinstatement of 4,207.27 hours of sick leave for Master Trooper Michael Narcisse (Unanimous)
• Approved reauthorization of 21 part-time WAE positions (Unanimous)
• Required WAE renewals to be considered approximately annually (Unanimous)
• Exempted WAE job duty authorizations to allow public safety assistance during Mardi Gras season (Unanimous)
• Approved amended motion to partially grant subpoena request for documents in Russell Graham matter (Unanimous)
• Ordered Office of State Police to pay witness fees in Russell Graham matter (Unanimous)
• Continued Russell Graham appeal hearing to August 10, 2023
• Approved meeting minutes from January 12, 2023 (Unanimous)

State Police Commission

The Louisiana State Police Commission will meet to elect new officers and review minutes from December 2022. The commission will also consider requests from the Office of State Police to place Lieutenant Kirk Thibodeaux, Lieutenant John Clary, and Trooper Kory York on suspension without pay pending criminal proceedings.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Suspension without pay request for Lieutenant Kirk Thibodeaux
• Suspension without pay request for Lieutenant John Clary
• Suspension without pay request for Trooper Kory York
• Motion for Summary Disposition regarding Kasha Domingue (Docket No. 21-250-T)

The State Police Commission approved the suspension without pay of two lieutenants and one trooper pending criminal charges, allowing them to use accumulated leave. The Commission also denied a request for summary disposition in the Kasha Domingue matter, opting to set it for a hearing. Additionally, the body re-elected its officers and issued a commendation to retiring attorney Michele Giroir.

• Re-elected Eulis Simien, Jr. as Chairman (All In Favor)
• Re-elected Brian Crawford as Vice-Chairman (All In Favor)
• Adopted meeting minutes from December 8, 2022 (All In Favor)
• Approved suspension without pay for Lieutenant Kirk Thibodeaux pending criminal proceedings (All In Favor)
• Approved suspension without pay for Lieutenant John Clary pending criminal proceedings (All In Favor)
• Approved suspension without pay for Trooper Kory York pending criminal proceedings (All In Favor)
• Denied request for summary disposition and set hearing for Kasha Domingue matter (All In Favor, 1 Recused)
• Approved commendation for retiring attorney Michele Giroir (All In Favor)