Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage

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Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage

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Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a police officer shortage

Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage

Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a police officer shortage.

Landry's executive order issued Thursday lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments.

Landry, who previously had a career in law enforcement, said that police departments in the state are experiencing record-low employments “resulting in increased crime and less public safety.” As of July, sheriff's offices statewide were down 1,800 deputies, Landry said.