Bringing a New Sheriff to Town
As Lafayette Parish voters determine who will replace Mike Neustrom this fall, it’s important to understand the difference he’s made in local law enforcement.
Bringing a New Sheriff to Town
As Lafayette Parish voters determine who will replace Mike Neustrom this fall, it’s important to understand the difference he’s made in local law enforcement.
Mike Neustrom brought an academic, data-driven approach to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office that has paid dividends in rehabilitating offenders and reducing recidivism. Replacing him this fall with the right candidate is critically important.
ENLIGHTENED ENFORCEMENT PT. 3: The Candidates
As we’ve detailed in the first two parts of this series, selecting the right candidate to succeed Sheriff Mike Neustrom will prove one of the biggest decisions we make this year — one with the most lasting repercussions.
Sheriff candidate Chad Leger’s campaign rhetoric about the department being understaffed is more scare tactic than sound reasoning.
Between a Rock and a, Well, You Know
Last year’s runoff election for Lafayette sheriff was uglier than we imagined — just ask Troyce Thorla.
When Mark Garber is sworn in as sheriff of Lafayette Parish in July it will be with some baggage.