Louisiana crime

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§1381.1. Public awareness; discharge of firearm A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, shall conduct public awareness activities designed to promote the prevention of discharging firearms into the air in public areas where discharging a firearm is prohibited. The public awareness activities shall include but not be limited to public service announcements via radio, television, and social media, promotion of relevant telephone hotlines, and provision of information, regarding the danger of, and criminal penalties for, discharging a firearm into the air in public areas where prohibited. B. The office of state police may collaborate with the Louisiana Department of Health in order to implement the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. C. The office of state police shall disseminate the public awareness information to the public and to municipal police departments for further dissemination to the public during the time periods specified in Subsection E of this Section. D. The production and dissemination of public awareness activities pursuant to this Section shall be accomplished using funds allocated for such purpose to either the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the Louisiana Department of Health, or municipal police departments. E. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, and municipal police departments shall disseminate the public awareness information each year from May fifteenth through July fifth and from November fifteenth through January first.

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§1381.1. Public awareness; discharge of firearm A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, shall conduct public awareness activities designed to promote the prevention of discharging firearms into the air in public areas where discharging a firearm is prohibited. The public awareness activities shall include but not be limited to public service announcements via radio, television, and social media, promotion of relevant telephone hotlines, and provision of information, regarding the danger of, and criminal penalties for, discharging a firearm into the air in public areas where prohibited. B. The office of state police may collaborate with the Louisiana Department of Health in order to implement the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. C. The office of state police shall disseminate the public awareness information to the public and to municipal police departments for further dissemination to the public during the time periods specified in Subsection E of this Section. D. The production and dissemination of public awareness activities pursuant to this Section shall be accomplished using funds allocated for such purpose to either the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the Louisiana Department of Health, or municipal police departments. E. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, and municipal police departments shall disseminate the public awareness information each year from May fifteenth through July fifth and from November fifteenth through January first.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§600.161. Housing vouchers; human trafficking survivors A. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Local housing authority" means any parish or municipal housing authority. (2) "Voucher" means a voucher meant to assist with obtaining housing for individuals who meet certain requirements which includes but are not limited to a voucher given pursuant to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 Housing. B. Local housing authorities shall give preference for vouchers to human trafficking survivors. C. A local housing authority shall verify that the person applying for the vouchers complies with all of the following: (1) Meets all standards and requirements outlined in the respective voucher program. (2) Is a human trafficking survivor as indicated in a law enforcement report or protective order, or as verified by a healthcare professional, a government agency, a district attorney or assistant district attorney, or a qualified third party as defined by R.S. 9:3261.1(B)(6). D. A local housing authority shall not disclose the address associated with any voucher given pursuant to this Section without the informed consent of the person about whom information is sought, or as directed by a court order. Consent for release may not be given by the abuser or alleged abuser of any minor or incapacitated person, or the abuser or alleged abuser of the other parent of the minor.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§600.161. Housing vouchers; human trafficking survivors A. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Local housing authority" means any parish or municipal housing authority. (2) "Voucher" means a voucher meant to assist with obtaining housing for individuals who meet certain requirements which includes but are not limited to a voucher given pursuant to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 Housing. B. Local housing authorities shall give preference for vouchers to human trafficking survivors. C. A local housing authority shall verify that the person applying for the vouchers complies with all of the following: (1) Meets all standards and requirements outlined in the respective voucher program. (2) Is a human trafficking survivor as indicated in a law enforcement report or protective order, or as verified by a healthcare professional, a government agency, a district attorney or assistant district attorney, or a qualified third party as defined by R.S. 9:3261.1(B)(6). D. A local housing authority shall not disclose the address associated with any voucher given pursuant to this Section without the informed consent of the person about whom information is sought, or as directed by a court order. Consent for release may not be given by the abuser or alleged abuser of any minor or incapacitated person, or the abuser or alleged abuser of the other parent of the minor.

The proposal funds investigations, evidence testing, and related activities to improve clearance of homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. This concerns the homicide component of firearm mortality and does not address all firearm suicides or other intents. Investigative clearance is distinct from prevention and does not establish a reduction in deaths.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Firearm deaths · Homicide deaths · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(b)Grant program(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a grant program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under which the Attorney General awards grants to eligible entities to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods.(2)ApplicationsAn eligible entity seeking a grant under the Program shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by—(A)such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require; and(B)a description of each eligible project under paragraph (4) that the grant will fund.(3)Selection of grant recipientsThe Attorney General, in selecting a recipient of a grant under the Program, shall—(A)consider solely the specific plan and activities proposed by the applicant to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, notwithstanding other Department policies for grant eligibility; and(B)develop criteria to ensure that funds are distributed to rural and urban applicants.(4)Eligible projectsA grant recipient shall use the grant for activities with the specific objective of improving clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, including—(A)hiring and training additional personnel who will be assigned to investigate homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(B)ensuring the retention of personnel who are assigned to investigate homicides and firearm-related violent crimes as of the date of receipt of the grant;(C)hiring and training personnel for collection, processing, and forensic testing of evidence;(D)acquiring, upgrading, or replacing investigative, evidence-processing, or forensic testing technology or equipment;(E)developing competitive and evidence-based programs to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(F)hiring and training of personnel to analyze violent crime and the temporal and geographic trends among homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(G)retaining experts to conduct a detailed analysis of homicides and firearm-related violent crimes using Gun Violence Problem Analysis (commonly known as GVPA) or a similar research methodology;(H)development and implementation of policies that safeguard civil rights and civil liberties during the collection, processing, and forensic testing of evidence;(I)establishing programs to support officers who experience stress or trauma as a result of responding to or investigating homicides or other violent crime incidents;(J)developing policies, procedures, and training to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, including implementing best practices relating to—(i)improving internal agency cooperation, organizational oversight and accountability, and supervision of investigations;(ii)developing specific goals and performance metrics for both investigators and investigative units;(iii)strengthening relationships with communities the agency serves; and(iv)collaboration with and among other law enforcement agencies and criminal justice organizations;(K)ensuring victims of firearm-related violent crimes, and family members of victims of homicides, have appropriate access to emergency food, housing, clothing, travel, and transportation;(L)training to address the needs of victims of firearm-related violent crimes, and family members of victims of homicides, or collaborating with trained victim advocates and specialists to better meet the needs of victims and family members of victims;(M)developing best practices for improving access to and acceptance of victim services, including victim services that promote medical and psychological wellness, ongoing counseling, legal advice, and financial compensation;(N)training personnel in trauma-informed interview techniques; and(O)ensuring language and disability access supports are provided to victims and their families so that victims can exercise their rights and participate in the criminal justice process.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§3261.1. Lease agreements for certain residential dwellings; domestic abuse victims; stalking and cyberstalking * * * B. Definitions * * * (2) "Domestic abuse" means domestic abuse battery as defined in R.S. 14:35.3 provided that the domestic abuse was committed on the leased premises or stalking or cyberstalking as defined in R.S. 14:40.2 and 40.3. * * * (6) "Qualified third party" means the executive director, program director, or another employee of a community-based shelter contracted with the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to R.S. 46:2124, provided the employee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a licensed professional counselor, prosecuting attorney, or investigating law enforcement officer who has personal involvement in the investigation or prosecution of any criminal case relative to the domestic abuse or stalking or cyberstalking. * * * E. Only a lessee or a household member of the lessee's residential dwelling unit may be considered a domestic abuse victim such that the lessee may request an accommodation pursuant to this Section. In order for a lessee to receive an early termination as provided in this Section, the lessee shall do all of the following: * * * (2) Provide to the lessor reasonable documentation that the lessee seeking an accommodation, or that lessee's household member, was a victim of an act of domestic abuse on the leased premises within the past thirty days. If the stalking or cyberstalking did not occur on the leased premises, the lessee shall provide a written declaration on why residing on the leased premises may pose a threat to the victim's safety as provided by the certification in Subsection H of this Section. * * *