12/26/2023
Today's situation in Lafourche Parish was completely devastating for the family who watched their pet get shot and die, for the public that witnessed it and was potentially put in danger as well, and for the officer involved who likely lacked proper training to handle that situation. (I am NOT sharing the video as it was heart shattering to watch).
Let's see the officer's body cam video before we tear the city down.
While I do not agree with the outcome of the situation, there is one thing I know... I know that Lafourche Parish, as a whole, lacks a proper animal control for their Parish. Their Law Enforcement handles animal control complaints and they don't receive the training they need to handle a true animal control emergency. This kind of training for the ENTIRE department and every officer is not feasible with their current budget.
But what if, YOU the people of Lafourche, rally your council and Parish leaders for an actual Animal Control Department? Actual Animal Control Officers, and people who can be allocated granted training and resources for these positions?
Your Parish is considered "rural". That doesn't mean "country". That means compared to rest of the United States, your Parish is inadequate when it comes to Animal, Rabies, abuse and neglect Control.
Only the residents of Lafourche parish can make this change by making noise to your council and Parish leaders.
Your current Animal Shelter has made so many good changes, but have been held back by your leaders.
TAKE A STAND!
Until the entire body cam footage is released (if it ever is) can we actually learn fully from this. Training, prevention, scene control, etc. I urge TPD to use this for change rather than throw it away and pretend it did not happen.
I do not support having to shoot this dog, but I have no other public opinion to make without all facts.
People need to rise up and change Lafourche. You've been the underdog for too long. Show them you demand better!
-Nicki Breaux
Director
B & L Bullies and Broken Hearts Rescue