FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Civil Law Trainings
The Civil Division of the Louisiana Department of Justice is pleased to announce monthly trainings for Louisiana boards and commissions. These free trainings will focus on some of the issues boards and/or commissions face on a daily basis. Topics to be covered at the trainings include: Dual Office Holding, Open Meetings, Public Records, and Attorney General Opinion Policy. These trainings also include a presentation regarding the North Carolina Dental decision and how it affects you and your public entity. More details regarding the trainings and the topics can be found in the More Resources box. For more information, contact Amanda Williams at williamsam@ag.louisiana.gov .
Louisiana Justice Court
Every year, the Attorney General’s Office conducts a training course for all of the Justices of the Peace and Constables in Louisiana. This annual conference, known as the Annual Attorney General’s Justices of the Peace and Constables Training Conference, is conducted in an effort to support those elected to serve the Justice Court System – providing information about the duties, functions, and jurisdiction of their offices. For more information, contact our office at jpc@ag.louisiana.gov .
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Attorney General’s office has assisted in the development and facilitation of several online training courses with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officers Trainings and Standards. To enroll in one of the online courses available, visit http://training.lcle.la.gov/ or contact Bob Wertz at 225-342-1500 for more information. We also offer the following trainings for law enforcement:
Sexual Predator Apprehension
The Sexual Predator Apprehension Team provides in-service training to local law enforcement personnel in relation to the Sex Offender and Child Predator Registration and Notification laws of Louisiana and the use of the OffenderWatch® web based program for the registration and management of sex offenders and child predators and their data. The Unit also provides training on the investigation and prosecution of matters related to ‘Failure to Register’ investigations and prosecutions. To request training in your area, please contact Erica McLellan at mclellane@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6200 for more information.
Cyber Crime
The Cyber Crime Unit provides in-service training to local law enforcement on conducting investigations on computer related crimes that may involve fraud, identity theft, child pornography, attacks against legitimate businesses by hackers, and provides direct support to local and state law enforcement in the capture and analysis of computer data. To request a training in your area, please contact David Ferris at ferrisd@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6100 for more information.
Internet Crimes Against Children
As part of the High Technology Crime Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children or ICAC Task Force works with local law enforcement to share information, resources and expertise in the investigation, prosecution and deterrence of online sexual exploitation of children. The Louisiana Task Force is part of a cooperative nationwide network of ICAC Task Forces that are dedicated to protecting children in the online environment. To request training in your area or assistance, please contact David Ferris at ferrisd@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6100 for more information.
Response to Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
The Domestic Violence Training Team provides P.O.S.T. certified regional training opportunities for local law enforcement concentrating on areas such as the nuts and bolts of domestic violence, laws and legal issues, orders of protection, safety, investigative techniques and special issues such as resources for law enforcement. To enroll in an existing course or to access the schedule, please visit http://lcle.la.gov/training . To schedule a class, please contact Bonnie McKneely at McKneelyB@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6745 for more information.
Human Trafficking
The Human Trafficking Training Team provides P.O.S.T. certified regional training opportunities for local law enforcement concentrating on areas such as the dynamics and description of human trafficking , identification and documentation, laws and legal issues, investigative techniques and special issues such as resources for victims and law enforcement. To enroll in an existing course or to access the schedule, please visit http://lcle.la.gov/training. To schedule a class contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6702 for more information.
Insurance Fraud
The Insurance Fraud Support Unit has operated as a member of the Insurance Fraud Task Force, working closely with the Louisiana State Police and Department of Insurance to investigate and prosecute virtually all types of insurance fraud that occur in Louisiana. For more information or to request training, please contact Stacy Morgan at morgans@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6210.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Medicaid Fraud
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit offers training to healthcare providers and provider associations upon request. We have a standard presentation that explains what the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is and what types of matters we investigate. The presentation also discusses patient abuse and Medicaid fraud and the relevant statutes. Anyone who is interested in scheduling a presentation should call 225-326-6210.
FOR THE COMMUNITY
Fraud and Abuse
The Consumer Protection Section works to educate the public about common forms of fraud targeted at the elderly, such as sweepstakes and telemarketing scams as well as educating the public on common forms of abuse providing resources and preferred response. To schedule a presentation contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6763.
Consumer Safety
Our Consumer Protection Section offers a variety of presentations targeting scams that affect the consumers of our state. Our consumer mediators take complaints and work to mediate issues involving the purchase of products and services such as automobiles, home repairs, and landlord-tenant issues. To schedule a presentation, please contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6763 for more information.
Internet Crimes Against Children
As part of the High Technology Crime Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children program provides educational programs to the public about online dangers that exist to children. To schedule a presentation, please contact David Ferris at ferrisd@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6100 for more information.
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
The Domestic Violence in The Workplace program provides statewide education, training, and technical assistance to businesses and governmental organizations who are concerned about domestic violence as it relates to the workplace. To schedule a presentation, please contact Bonnie McKneely at McKneelyB@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6745 for more information.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office is committed to providing a workplace that is free from sexual harassment. Geared to government offices and businesses, this basic presentation provides information about the legal definitions of sexual harassment as well as a description of behaviors associated with sexual harassment and its remedies. To schedule a presentation, please contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6702 for more information.
Workplace Violence
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office is committed to providing a workplace that is free from violence. Geared to government offices and businesses, this basic presentation provides information about the history of workplace violence as well as incorporates the various types of workplace violence and its remedies. To schedule a presentation, please contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6702 for more information.
Attorney General’s Office
Our office provides general presentations to the public on the responsibilities and functions of the Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office and its relationship with other state and local agencies. To schedule a presentation, please contact Renee Roberts at robertsr@ag.louisiana.gov or call 225-326-6702 for more information.