“As a former police officer and sheriff’s deputy, I understand the vital role our law enforcement officers play in our communities,” Landry said in a statement.

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Landry issued the executive order prior to an upcoming special session of the legislature on crime. He said that the session would focus on strengthening the criminal justice system.

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“This special session begins to fulfill the campaign promises we made to the people of Louisiana to make our State Safe Again. No one, regardless of their neighborhood or zip code, should feel unsafe. We all want safer communities,” Landry said.

“We will defend and uplift our law enforcement officials and deliver true justice to crime victims who have been overlooked for far too long,” he said.

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