Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Unit was re-established in 1996 when it was recognized that there was a need for a strong and viable public information and safety education program within the Louisiana State Police. Assigned the responsibility of ensuring that the media and the general public remain informed, Public Information Officers (PIOs) greatly improve the State Police's image as well as the public's understanding of what our organization does. PIOs are responsible for all departmental aspects related to media relations, public relations and public education. PIOs serve as the official spokespersons for the Louisiana State Police. Various programs targeted at educating children, parents and the general public have fostered a positive relationship with local communities, and have demonstrated that Troopers do much more than merely enforce traffic and criminal laws.

PIOs are available upon request to discuss numerous topics which affect public safety including:

• Impaired Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Seatbelts and Child Safety Seats
• Motorcycle/ATV Safety
• Personal Safety
• Internet Safety
• Drivers Education
• Firearm Safety
• Destructive Decisions
• LSP Static Displays
• Recruiting

Public Affairs Unit personnel, including supervisors, are certified as child passenger safety technicians/instructors by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association. Each Patrol Troop operates as a certified child passenger safety checkup station. The Public Affairs Unit PIOs coordinate/participate in at least one passenger safety checkup event every month.

Through the development and use of various safety campaigns, the Department has received recognition by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), the International Association of Chief's of Police (IACP) Chief's, and the United Safety Education Officers (USEOW) workshop.

Public AffaIRs Staff

Capt. Doug Cain Public Affairs Commander Phone: (225) 925-6202 Fax: (225) 925-3717	Lt. Julie Lewis Executive Officer (XO) Phone: (318) 345-2810 Fax: (318) 362-5198
Sgt. J.B. Slaton Supervisor - Region 1 (Troops HQ, A, B, C, I, L) Phone: (225) 925-6202 Fax: (225) 925-3717	Sgt. James Anderson Supervisor - Region 2 (Troops D, E, F, G) Phone: (337) 491-2932 Fax: (337) 491-2058

TFC Jared Sandifer Troop A Phone: (225) 754-8524 Fax: (225) 754-8510	Tpr. Melissa Matey Troop B Phone: (504) 471-2780 Fax: (504) 471-2784	Tpr. Evan Harrell Troop C Phone: (985) 857-3683 Fax: (985) 857-3679
Vacant (Contact Region 2 Supervisor Sgt. James Anderson) Troop D Phone: (337) 491-2932 Fax: (337) 491-2058	S/T Scott Moreau Troop E Phone: (318) 487-5915 Fax: (318) 487-5010	Tpr. Albert Paxton Troop F Phone: (318) 345-2810 Fax: (318) 362-5198
Tpr. Matt Harris Troop G Phone: (318) 741-7411 Fax: (318) 741-7414	Tpr. Stephen Hammons Troop I Phone: (337) 262-5880 Fax: (337) 262-5685	TFC Nick Manale Troop L Phone: (985) 893-6250 Fax: (985) 893-6252