State Police Commission public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Police Commission
The Commission will consider motions to dismiss or proceed with appeals regarding Carl Cavalier and George Harper. The body will also review temporary duty assignments for Sergeant William “Brady” Cook and discuss pending litigation in the matter of Belinda Parker-Brown.
- Motion to lift stay and return to docket matters of Carl Cavalier (Docket Nos. 21-256-D, 21-257-S, 21-261-T)
- Motion to dismiss as moot matters of Carl Cavalier (Docket Nos. 21-256-D, 21-257-S, 21-261-T)
- Appeal of George Harper (Docket Nos. 21-252-T and 21-249-RV)
- Temporary Duty Assignment extension for Sergeant William “Brady” Cook to the Air Support Unit through June 5, 2025
- Pending litigation in Belinda Parker-Brown, et al v. Louisiana State Police Commission (Suit #745576)
The Commission dismissed several matters regarding Carl Cavalier as moot and consolidated two appeals for George Harper. It also approved a temporary duty assignment extension for Sergeant William “Brady” Cook through June 5, 2025. Chairman Eulis Simien, Jr. announced his intent to resign once a successor is appointed.
- Adopted November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Lifted stay and returned matters of Carl Cavalier to the docket (Unanimous)
- Granted motion to dismiss matters of Carl Cavalier as moot (Unanimous)
- Consolidated appeals of George Harper (21-252-T and 21-249-RV) and ordered hearing (Unanimous; Commissioner DuBos recused)
- Approved temporary duty assignment extension for Sgt. William “Brady” Cook from Dec 7 to Dec 12, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary duty assignment extension for Sgt. William “Brady” Cook through June 5, 2025 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
The Louisiana State Police Commission will hold a general business meeting on November 14, 2024. The commission will consider requests to establish a new unclassified Lieutenant Colonel position for Deputy Superintendent of Special Operations and a new classified Major position for Command Inspector of Emergency Response. A public hearing will also be held on proposed changes to the State Police Technical Support Series minimum qualifications.
- Consideration of a request to establish a new unclassified Lieutenant Colonel position (Deputy Superintendent of Special Operations) per SPC Rule 4.1(d)2
- Consideration of a request to establish a new classified Major position (Command Inspector of Emergency Response) within the Special Operations Division
- Public hearing on proposed changes to the State Police Technical Support Series minimum qualifications (General Circular No. 239)
- Consideration of meeting minutes from September 19, 2024
The Commission approved the creation of two new positions: a Deputy Superintendent of Special Operations and a Command Inspector of Emergency Response. It also approved changes to the minimum qualifications for the State Police Technical Support Series.
- Adopted September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
- Approved new unclassified Lieutenant Colonel position for Deputy Superintendent of Special Operations (Unanimous)
- Approved new classified Major position for Command Inspector of Emergency Response (Unanimous)
- Approved changes to State Police Technical Support Series minimum qualifications per General Circular No. 239 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
This meeting of the State Police Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted.
State Police Commission
The Commission will consider requests for 82 annual Trooper WAE positions and one new position in the Applied Technology Unit. The meeting includes a public hearing on proposed changes to cadet minimum qualifications and a recommendation for a recruitment modernization agreement.
- Annual review of 82 LSP Trooper WAE positions effective Oct. 1, 2024
- New LSP Trooper WAE position in the Applied Technology Unit
- Public hearing on proposed changes to cadet minimum qualifications
- Proposed 2-year professional services agreement with NEOGOV for recruitment modernization
- Performance review and evaluation of the Executive Director
The Commission reauthorized 82 existing and established one new Trooper WAE position. It also approved changes to cadet minimum qualifications and a professional services agreement with NEOGOV to digitize the recruitment process. The Executive Director's FY 2023-2024 performance was rated as Outstanding.
- Approved reauthorization of 82 LSP Trooper WAE positions (Unanimous)
- Approved establishment of one new LSP Trooper WAE position in Applied Technology Unit (Unanimous)
- Approved changes to State Police Cadet minimum qualifications in General Circular No. 237 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2-year professional services agreement with NEOGOV for cadet recruitment (Unanimous)
- Ratified temporary exception to Rule 7.5 regarding POST experience for accelerated Cadet Class (Unanimous)
- Rated Executive Director's FY 2023-2024 performance as Outstanding with 3% salary adjustment (Unanimous)
- Adopted meeting minutes from May 9, 2024 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
This meeting of the State Police Commission was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.
State Police Commission
The State Police Commission general business meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided.
State Police Commission
The State Police Commission's general business meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
State Police Commission
The State Police Commission will hold a general business meeting on May 9, 2024, in Baton Rouge. The main action items are a vote on a proposed amicable settlement in the Kevin Ducote appeal (Docket 23-273-S) and approval of a professional legal services contract for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting will include an executive session on the settlement.
- Vote on amicable settlement of appeal in Kevin Ducote matter (Docket 23-273-S)
- Approval of professional legal services contract for Fiscal Year 2025
- Executive session regarding allegations of misconduct in the Ducote case
The Commission adopted a resolution for professional legal services for Fiscal Year 2025 and approved a settlement regarding an appeal for Kevin Ducote. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024.
- Adopted meeting minutes from March 14, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved amicable settlement of appeal for Kevin Ducote (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for professional legal services contract for Fiscal Year 2025 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
The April 11, 2024 general business meeting of the State Police Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
State Police Commission
The Commission will review requests from the Office of State Police regarding individual pay adjustments for two troopers and updates to various pay schedules. The agenda also includes consideration of settlement agreements for two appeals and a resolution to amend a legal services contract.
- Temporary biweekly pay adjustment of $255.57 for Trooper Jameson Jordon
- Temporary biweekly pay adjustment of $240.89 for Trooper Cadie Manale
- Proposal to increase daily uniform allowance from $8.00 to $15.00
- Proposal to increase shift differential pay from $0.50 to $5.00 per hour
- Proposal to increase extraordinary duty compensation from $1.30 to $5.00 per hour
The Commission approved the full implementation of the State Police Service pay grid, including a starting pay of $56,000 for cadets. Members also approved specific pay adjustments for protective services personnel and updated allowances for uniforms and shift differentials.
- Approved $255.57 biweekly pay adjustment for Trooper Jameson Jordon (Unanimous)
- Approved $240.89 biweekly pay adjustment for Trooper Cadie Manale (Unanimous)
- Approved increase of daily uniform allowance from $8.00 to $15.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved increase of shift differential pay from $0.50 to $5.00 per hour (Unanimous)
- Approved increase of Field Training Officer compensation from $1.30 to $5.00 per hour (Unanimous)
- Approved amicable settlement of appeals for Russell Brue and Mathew Clair (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to amend the professional legal services contract for FY2024 (Unanimous)
- Adopted meeting minutes from February 8, 2024 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
The State Police Commission will discuss personnel matters including leave reinstatement, suspensions, and appeal settlements. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding minimum qualifications for the rank of State Police Major.
- Request to reinstate leave for Lt. John Clary
- Proposed amicable settlement of appeals for Russell Brue, Daniel Cedars, and Keith Bergeron
- Request to place Senior Trooper Nicholas Gee on suspension without pay pending criminal proceedings
- Public hearing on proposed changes to State Police Major minimum qualifications in General Circular No. 235
The Commission approved changes to the minimum qualifications for State Police Majors and settled two personnel appeals. It also restored leave for one lieutenant and modified the suspension terms for a senior trooper.
- Approved rule changes to State Police Major minimum qualifications per General Circular No. 235 (Unanimous)
- Approved restoration of 6 hours payable compensatory time, 160 hours straight compensatory time, and 1,571.2 hours annual leave for Lt. John Clary (Unanimous)
- Approved joint settlement for Daniel Cedars (Docket 23-271-S) (Unanimous)
- Approved joint settlement for Keith Bergeron (Docket 23-272-S) (Unanimous)
- Approved suspension of Senior Trooper Nicholas Gee allowing use of accrued leave first, then administrative leave with pay if leave is exhausted (Unanimous)
- Continued the amicable settlement for Russell Brue (Docket No. 23-270-T) to the March hearing (Unanimous)
- Adopted meeting minutes from January 11, 2024 (Unanimous)
State Police Commission
The State Police Commission will elect new officers and review departmental priorities presented by Colonel Robert Hodges. The agenda includes several requests for individual pay adjustments and changes to trooper pay rates.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Temporary biweekly pay adjustment of $504.80 for Lieutenant Michael Nicolini
- Temporary biweekly pay adjustment for Lieutenant Valentine Emery, III, increasing from $585.02 to $602.40
- Proposal to increase Special Escort pay from $60 to $75 per hour
- Proposal to increase unclassified WAE Trooper pay from $27-35 to $35-40 per hour
The Commission ratified the creation of Troop NOLA and a new Recruitment Section. Members approved several individual pay adjustments, increased special escort pay, and updated hourly rates for unclassified WAE Troopers. A settlement agreement regarding Justin Chiasson was also approved.
- Re-elected Eulis Simien, Jr. as Chairman and Monty Montelongo as Vice-Chairman (All in favor)
- Adopted meeting minutes from December 14, 2023 (5-0-2)
- Ratified creation of Troop NOLA and a new Recruitment Section (All in favor)
- Approved $504.80 biweekly pay adjustment for Lt. Michael Nicolini (All in favor)
- Approved $585.02 biweekly pay adjustment for Lt. Valentine Emery, III (All in favor)
- Increased Special Escort pay from $60 to $75 per hour (All in favor)
- Amended unclassified WAE Trooper pay from $27-35 to $35-40 per hour (All in favor)
- Approved settlement agreement for Justin Chiasson (6-0)