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Do you believe that the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and Ville Platte Police Department will stop using “investigative holds” now that the U.S. Department of Justice has cited each department for using them?

Yes
43% (22 votes)
No
57% (29 votes)
Total votes: 51

Comments

WENT-Why Education Nutures Thoughts.
Our Constitution is irreplaceable and worthy of honor. Likewise, the Fourth Amendment Rights of protection against unreasonable search or arrest, must be placed on the highest pedestal of freedom. I propose that we never loose sight of that. At the same time, I caution every reader to be vigilant in parsing words. After reading this article, I take the Sheriff's Office, the VVPD and its Leadership at their word, that corrective action is at the forefront of righting any wrongs. At the end of the day, I ask every reader, "Do you feel safer, knowing you, your family and your city are guarded, with safety and well being of all, as the forefront of the mission statement of these policing forces?" It is not uncommon to act then think-or to blame then realize...oops, I spoke too soon. Just as we are immensely grateful for our troops who protect this great nation, we must be openly willing to express our thankfulness to God and man for those law abiding officers who we depend on daily to protect the citizens, cities and towns we live in. Thank an Officer the very next time you see one. Encourage him or her to be both faithful and courageous in the discharging of their duties. Remind them that good and legal policing is actions of the heart and rewarded int he end.

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