law enforcement

What's the proper etiquette if you get pulled over in Louisiana? Here's what you need to know.

In Louisiana, traffic stops contribute to overall law enforcement efforts to maintain public order and safety.

Your driving on a Louisiana roadway and you notice a police officer in your rearview mirror. How long can that officer legally follow you?

The "eyes in the sky" will watch not only traffic but are being touted as a deterrent against crime.

The measure would force crowds to stay back 25-feet if an officer orders them to do so. Oddly enough, Louisiana's inability to estimate distances could be the bill's undoing.

Multiple threats have law enforcement spread thin in St. Landry Parish.

An alleged violent offender has ties, and an outstanding warrant, in Louisiana.

Have you seen this woman?

The event starts at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

If you want to share your office with birds, alligators, trees, the breeze, and the rest of nature, click through to find out how to make it happen.

The deputies were working security jobs at the 45 Norte Sports Bar when two of them responded to a witness’ report of a suspected robbery

It's the most in the line of duty deaths for active lawmen that Louisiana has ever reported for a single year.

A halftime show depicting students pulling guns on other students has landed a high school band on probation.

More local businesses are saying thank you to local law enforcement by offering a free meal.

Louisiana is second only to Texas in the number of officers that have lost their lives while protecting and serving the public this year.

FASTSIGNS in Lafayette is selling yard signs for home lawns or business storefronts, all to show support for local and state law enforcement.

The Thin Blue Line. The symbol has been around for a long time, but do you really know what it means? I wanted to understand more about this image that is appearing more given the recent tragic events. Curiously, there are several ideas about its meaning.

Former St. Mary Parish Sheriff David Naquin will serve as New Iberia's liaison to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office.

Loved ones, friends and fellow officers gathered to honor those law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people of Acadiana. 21 law officers have died in the line of duty from several agencies in our area. Many of those agencies were on hand Thursday night to light a candle and present a rose in their honor...

Is your cell phone or mobile device helping law enforcement infringe on your Fourth Amendment rights?