Posted on 02 September 2011.
September is National Preparedness Month. Louisiana citizens are familiar with the many types of weather disasters common to our state including hurricanes, tornados, various types of storms and flooding. “After seeing the severe impact of Hurricane Irene, now is a good time for consumers to review their personal emergency plan to make sure they [...]
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Posted on 29 August 2011.
Louisiana State Police will have an increased number of troopers on patrol this week and throughout the Labor Day holiday. This extra allocation in manpower is made possible by funding provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. During holidays, we see an increase in travel/traffic volume, which can lead to more crashes. Motorists need [...]
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Posted on 18 August 2011.
You can buy almost anything over the Internet—including clothes, a pizza, music, a hotel room, even a car. And while most transactions are conducted lawfully and securely, there are instances when criminals insert themselves into the marketplace, hoping to trick potential victims into falling for one of their scams. Today, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint [...]
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Posted on 17 August 2011.
As the school year begins and routines change, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services reminds parents and caregivers that children are at increased risk of serious heat-related illness, permanent brain damage, blindness, kidney failure and even death if left unattended in a car. “It is especially important for parents and caregivers to remember [...]
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Posted on 15 August 2011.
Summer vacation has come to an end and the 2011-2012 school year is beginning in many of our areas. The Louisiana State Police want to remind motorists to drive with care and be especially aware of school zone speed limits, school busses loading or unloading children, and children walking or biking to school. Troopers will [...]
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Posted on 12 August 2011.
Mickey Mouse stuffed animals have been given today to children after four house fires in Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville and Denham Springs disrupted the lives of 14 kids. American Red Cross volunteers have responded to help the families, which also include five adults. Among the services that have been provided are shelter, clothing, food, replacement medications, [...]
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Posted on 01 July 2011.
Chief Dewayne White and the Baton Rouge Police Department are offering the following tips and information to help citizens enjoy a safe 4th of July holiday weekend: Fireworks are illegal everywhere in the city of Baton Rouge, as well as all of East Baton Rouge Parish, and will be confiscated if found. Violators could also [...]
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Posted on 30 June 2011.
As communities across our state prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence, the Louisiana State Police wants to remind citizens to keep safety a top priority and ensure an enjoyable holiday for everyone traveling on Louisiana’s roadways. With the onset of weekend activities comes an increase in traffic on our highways. Unfortunately, the holiday festivities can [...]
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Posted on 22 June 2011.
During the summer months the Baton Rouge Police Department see an increase in vehicle burglaries in the Baton Rouge area and would like to remind citizens to take precaution in preventing themselves from becoming a victim. We would like to give a few safety pointers: Park in open, well-lighted, and populated areas near your destination, preferably one [...]
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Posted on 06 May 2011.
Public Service Announcement: In the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden this past weekend, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch out for a slew of cyber-scams that have popped up in the past few days. According to Kaspersky Labs, an Internet security firm, malicious websites and links have been proliferating on [...]
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