Louisiana § RS 40:2536 - Officer-involved shooting
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2536 — Officer-involved shooting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2536. Officer-involved shooting
A. In the event of an officer-involved shooting which results in death or great bodily harm, the investigators of these incidents shall be accountable only to those agencies which have been certified by the council following the effective date of January 1, 2022.
B. In addition to agency certification, there shall be within those agencies at least three certified officer-involved investigators who have completed all necessary coursework and subsequent in-service training and law enforcement experience which will establish eligibility for these investigators before training and certification.
C. The agencies shall also provide for the personnel to be certified through P.O.S.T. for the processing of all evidence associated with officer-involved shootings.
Acts 2021, No. 418, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2536
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2536 cover?
Section RS 40:2536 ("Officer-involved shooting") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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