Governor Landry, along with Attorney General Murrill, criticized a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging it sought to undermine the work and reputation of the Louisiana State Police. In a swift rebuttal to a DOJ investigation initiated under the previous administration, Landry pronounced his unwavering commitment to building a superior law enforcement agency, according to the Office of the Governor.
"This report, conducted under the previous administration, seeks to diminish the service and exceptionality of LSP. We will not let that happen. The reputation of our men and women in blue is one of respect, admiration, and appreciation, and we will always have their back," Governor Landry affirmed, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
The gubernatorial statement followed close on the heels of an "ongoing" yearlong internal review of the State Police initiated by Landry and supported by Attorney General Murrill. Together, they assure the public of the LSP's cooperative stance with the Department of Justce requests over that period
Yet Murrill reserved sharper words for the Justice Department, accusing them of political posturing. "This report follows months of USDOJ inactivity and virtually no engagement with the State. It is unfortunate that political appointees of the USDOJ are continuing to use the agency to advance a political agenda," Murrill stated, conjecturing on the DOJ's limited interaction. He championed the state's law enforcement professionals, promising to secure LSP's status as "the finest law enforcement organization in the country," as stated by the Office of the Governor.
Landry and Murrill express strong respect and support for those serving Louisiana's communities. They are committed to protecting the reputation of the State Police while working with federal oversight agencies.
