Divisions Created:

Created School Resource Officer Division

Created School Safety Detail

Created Burglary Division

Created Domestic Violence Division

Created Criminal Patrol Division 

Created Digital Forensic Division

Created UAS Division- (unmanned aircraft system) drones for search and rescue

Created the Field Training Officer Program (FTO)

Accounting, Sheriff Sales, Tax Office:

Updated software for tax collections

Began having annual tax sale online

Automated tax payment system 

Began accepting credit cards for property tax payments

Updated software for sheriff sales

Updated accounting software for accounting department

12 years with no audit findings, not a penny unaccounted for

National Award of Financial Excellence in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022(pending)

Manages LPSO budget of 37 million (2022)

Manages trust fund of 9 million required for long term liabilities (annually)

Has responsibility for and manages another 84 million in business activities (annually)

Manages an additional 19 million of capital assets (annually)

Enforcement:

Updated report writing system

Updated evidence tracking/monitoring system 

Updated in car camera systems

Outfitted enforcement deputies with tasers(less lethal)

Expanded fleet

Extensive Information Technology and cyber upgrades 

Increased number of deputies in every division, increased manpower in uniform patrol

Created first ever approved POST LPSO Basic Training Academy

Created/launched LPSO app 

Updated 911 system to Next Generation 911, first in the State and one of the first in the Nation 

All Sergeants’ and above complete FBINAA Leadership training (first in Nation)

Brought general counsel in house (money savings)

Outfitted enforcement deputies with patrol rifles

Deputy Benefits & Resources:

Cost of living increases to all employees 

Increase for Post Certified Deputies 

Raised starting pay from 26,400 To 36,000

Added dental and vision benefits for all deputies

Reinstated deferred compensation plan benefit for deputies

Built state of the art gym (workout) facility at training center, saving money by eliminating gym memberships for deputies

Updated entire policy and procedures manual, can be accessed online

Established an Award Commendation Program for Deputies

Detention Center:

Created Detention Center baptism program

Created GED program 

Created litter pick up program with parish council using inmates

Created sand bagging program using inmates for disasters

Updated Detention Center computer management software

Began using Rapid DNA testing 

Began using body scanner technology 

Teams Created:

Created LPSO Honor Guard

Created Dive Team

Expanded LPSO Negotiators Team, 2 Louisiana State Presidents from this team

Created LPSO Peer Support Team for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) as well as overall 

 mental health for deputies

Created LPSO Youth Law Enforcement Program

Created LPSO Tactical Unit

Certified Instructors:

5 CPR Instructors 

3 Freeze + P Instructors

6 Defensive Tactics Instructors

2 Defensive Tactic Edge Weapon Instructors

8 Taser Instructors

7 Physical Fitness Instructors

20 Firearms Instructors

Building Assets:

Completed Sheriff’s Office build out in new courthouse

Designed and completed state of the art training facility

Built Livingston Parish work release facility

Built LPSO fueling station, brokered our own fuel to save money

Completed Walker substation

Tickfaw substation in progress

Built new state of the art shooting trap, free from lead contamination

Built new state of the art rifle range and shoot house

Philanthropic efforts:

Raised over $1.3m for Christmas Crusade, families helped-5508, children helped-13,202

Jason Ard Education and Scholarships given - 50 ($27,750.00)