A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back ...

As the excitement builds for this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations, local law enforcement and emergency response agencies are working diligently to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all ...

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD WILL BE IN NEW ORLEANS FOR THE SUPER BOWL. THAT’S RIGHT. LAW ...

Media coalitions represented by RCFP attorneys have now successfully challenged police “buffer zone” laws in Louisiana and Indiana.

A federal judge has blocked a Louisiana law that allows police to arrest people who come within 25 feet of an on-duty law enforcement officer after they have been ordered to disperse.

Four men, from Lafayette, New Orleans and Washington D.C., will move forward in the process to select a permanent Police ...

Two applicants from within LPD, interim Chief Paul Trouard and Sgt. Dorian R. Brabham, are still in the running.

LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) – Lafayette has narrowed down its search for the next Police Chief to four finalists.

Two candidates who qualified for the Lafayette police chief position have been eliminated, leaving four candidates to proceed ...

Following the approval of exam scores by the Lafayette Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board and the announcement of interview panelists, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet ...

A wide range of city officials and community leaders expressed disappointment that the Super Bowl restrictions don’t include ...