HB894

Establishes the position of public safety officer within the Alexandria fire department.

Louisiana HB894 authorizes the city of Alexandria to create the position of public safety officer within the fire department. Public safety officers are fire department employees who perform both firefighting and police duties. Eligibility requirements include current employment, good standing, rank below captain, authorization to perform police work, and successful completion of background investigations, firefighter training, and police officer training. Oversight of public safety officers is maintained through regular audits, joint supervisory meetings, and annual reviews.