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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Sr. Cpl Segus Jolivette honored at Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
METAIRIE, La. () — Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette was one of three fallen Louisiana law enforcement officers honored Wednesday at the 23rd annual candlelight vigil at the . Jolivette was killed in the line of duty July 25 at an . Nearly one hundred law enforcement officers gathered at Metairie Cemetery Wednesday evening for the annual candlelight vigil and memorial service. The memorial, inspired by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C., was established to recognize the service and sacrifice of the more than 500 Louisiana law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 1870. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Also honored at the service were Officer Russell Croxton of the Dubach Police Department and Constable Alfred E. Kelly Karlton of the Tangipahoa Parish Constable's Office. Rubio submits reorganization plan for more 'agile' State Department to Congress Acadiana Symphony Orchestra offers 2025 summer music lessons for all ages St. Martinville mourns fallen officer Douglas Simon III Judge sides with Harvard against Trump visa block Sr. Cpl Segus Jolivette honored at Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
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Why flags will be lowered in Louisiana Thursday
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry ordered flags to be flown half-staff Thursday, May 15, in honor of fallen officers for Peace Officers Memorial Day. An executive order signed Monday ordered U.S. and Louisiana flags to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol and public buildings until sunset Thursday. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced the 345 fallen law enforcement officers added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in 2025. Three Louisiana officers who died while in the line of duty have been engraved. Russell R. Coxton, Dubach Police Department Segus R. Jolivette Sr., Lafayette Police Department Alfred E. Kelly Karlton, Tangipahoa Parish Constable's Office Proposed bill would create memorial to honor fallen Baton Rouge officers Peace Officers Memorial Day falls during National Police Week. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a resolution calling for increased health and safety measures for law enforcement. The legislation urges Congress to support officers' safety and well-being through more policing personnel, improved training and equipment, tougher penalties for the assault or killing of an officer, and increased mental health resources. 'As hostility toward police officers grows, threats to their safety increase. We must support those who risk their lives daily to protect our communities,' Cassidy said. Leaders from Louisiana associations for sheriffs and police chiefs voiced their support for the resolution. 'We endorse this resolution's call for comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and well being of our law enforcement professionals. Our officers deserve the full support of the communities and the nation they so faithfully serve. Let us honor their service not only with words but through concrete actions that empower them to continue their essential work. We would like to thank Senator Cassidy for being the author of this resolution and for his continued support of Law Enforcement.' Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director Fabian Blache 'Efforts like your resolution that bring greater awareness and appreciation to the sacrifices of our officers goes a long way in helping our sheriffs and police chiefs recruit and retain our forces. At the same time, it also builds a greater community understanding and appreciation which is critically needed for law enforcement work.' Louisiana Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Kevin Cobb 'I am completely dead now': Indiana man's humorous, self-written obit reflects on brushes with death 'The Office' spinoff is coming, but when? Gov. Jeff Landry issues executive order supporting student-athlete NIL payment in Louisiana Why flags will be lowered in Louisiana Thursday Democrats heap scrutiny on Trump jet gift: 'It is gross, it is reckless, it is corrupt' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
