Southern Law Enforcement Foundation

08/06/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Assistant Chief of Police Clifton Ivey after a brief illness.

Cliff started with Central Police Department in October 2020 and has faithfully served as the Assistant Chief of Police ever since. He was paramount in growing the Department, upgrading equipment, and implementing policies and procedures that have made the Department what it is today. Cliff believed in the important role of the Central Police Department and was committed to seeing it thrive. We join his family, friends, colleagues, and Central community in mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant.

Chief Roger Corcoran

08/04/2026

** LSP UPDATE ** LSP Detectives Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Tangipahoa Parish

Independence – Louisiana State Police Detectives are continuing their investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office that occurred on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish, just south of Independence.▫️

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) deputy attempted to stop a 2000 Ford F-350 on LA Highway 442 at LA Highway 43 in relation to a criminal investigation. The driver, later identified as 50-year-old John E. Granger III of Robert, refused to stop for law enforcement, and a pursuit ensued.▫️

Granger, who was the sole occupant, fled from deputies into Tangipahoa Parish, where he exited LA Highway 1063 and traveled down the sloped embankment just before the Interstate 55 overpass. As the Ford F-350 attempted to enter Interstate 55 southbound, it struck a 2019 Ford F-350. Granger abandoned the Ford F-350 and fled on foot across both the southbound and northbound lanes into a wooded area.▫️

An LPSO deputy pursued Granger and deployed their Taser, ending the foot pursuit. As the LPSO deputy attempted to take Granger into custody, a physical altercation ensued. During the struggle, Granger resisted arrest despite multiple attempts to gain compliance, gained control of the deputy's Taser, and deployed it against the deputy. The deputy subsequently discharged their service weapon, striking Granger.▫️

The deputy sustained minor injuries during the altercation. Granger was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the 2019 Ford F-350 struck by Granger was uninjured.▫️

This investigation remains active, and further information will be released as it becomes available. Deputies from the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office responded to assist, but were not involved in the pursuit.

🔹Initial Release:

Independence – This morning, Louisiana State Police detectives were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office that occurred on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish, just south of Independence.▫️

One subject was injured and transported to a local hospital. No officers were injured during this incident. This investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.▫️

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting https://link.edgepilot.com/x/-JB_fJDyexIIrOlpDKy08ZQ?u=https://www.lsp.org/ and clicking the “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity” link, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007

07/14/2026

The U.S. Marshals Service sadly confirms that a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Western District of Louisiana was shot and killed today while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, La.

The incident involved the U.S. Marshals, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and Alexandria Police.

The suspect is in custody.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are handling the investigation.

07/01/2026

06/29/2026

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06/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts that Baton Rouge Police Department grieves the loss of Corporal Walter Brooks.

Corporal Brooks passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, after being transported from his home to a local hospital with health complications.

Corporal Brooks proudly served the citizens of Baton Rouge as an Officer since 2011. He was currently assigned to Uniform Patrol, 1st District Evening Shift.

Please keep his family, blood and blue, in your thoughts and prayers.

06/18/2026

Employment Opportunity – Part-Time School Crossing Guard
The Denham Springs Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time School Crossing Guard position.

Individuals interested in applying may complete an application using the link provided below or pick up an application in person at:https://www.cityofdenhamsprings.com/Documents/DocumentResources/Police%20and%20Fire%20Application.pdf

📍 447 Lamm Street
Denham Springs, LA

Applications can be returned to Cassie Clement at the address listed above.

06/06/2026

🚨 TWO POLICE OFFICERS INJURED IN 4 CAR CRASH 🚨 2 Birmingham Police Department, Alabama officers were injured after a four-vehicle crash overnight in the Roebuck area. The collision occurred along Parkway East and prompted a large response from police and emergency personnel. Both officers were transported to UAB Hospital for treatment. Thankfully, authorities say their injuries are not life-threatening. Police have not yet released information on whether anyone else was injured. 💙 Please keep these officers and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. Image courtesy of ABC 33/40

06/05/2026

Join us as we rally around Marty Burkes, a retired Denham Springs Police Officer, as he courageously battles cancer. Marty spent years serving and protecting our community—now it’s our turn to stand beside him. Your support, prayers, and presence mean more than words can express.