The Louisiana State Police (LSP) is the official state law enforcement agency of Louisiana, operating under the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections with headquarters in Baton Rouge. Established in 1922 originally as the Louisiana Highway Commission, it started with 16 motorcycle patrolmen and evolved through various reorganizations, becoming the Louisiana Department of State Police in 1936. The agency’s jurisdiction extends statewide, enabling it to enforce laws throughout Louisiana[1]. LSP’s roles encompass highway patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and public safety services. It also includes specialized units such as the DPS Police, which provides security to state government facilities and critical infrastructure like the Crescent City Connection Bridge. The DPS Police was created in 1974 and expanded its responsibilities over time, including protecting the State Capitol Complex and other state buildings across Louisiana cities[5]. Notable in its history, LSP was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) from 2003 to 2008, reflecting a commitment to professional standards, though the agency voluntarily ended this accreditation in 2008[1]. In recent years, the LSP has faced significant scrutiny and reform efforts. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a formal investigation into the agency's practices following credible evidence of systemic excessive force and racial discrimination, marking the first such investigation of a state police agency in 20 years. This inquiry aims to assess LSP’s use of force, racial bias, policies, and training to address constitutional violations and improve community relations[4]. Currently, LSP remains a key law enforcement entity in Louisiana, responsible for public safety, traffic regulation, and criminal investigations statewide, while undergoing ongoing reform initiatives to address critical challenges and restore public trust[3][4].