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Government 2 hours ago Pearl river, Louisiana

PRPD POLICY CHANGE CREATES RISK OF POLITICS FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES BACK INTO DEPARTMENT

PRPD Policy 2.19 previously required an employee seeking office within the department’s jurisdiction to resign before announcing their candidacy. A March 1, 2026 revision approved by Chief Jack Sessions removed that requirement.

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