| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1823 | 2008-01-30 | Troop B | Louisiana State Police Mardi Gras Detail for 2008 |
| NEWS RELEASE Louisiana State Police Troop –B FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 30, 2008 Louisiana State Police Mardi Gras Detail for 2008 The Louisiana Department of Public Safety, under the command of Colonel Mike Edmonson will be assigning over 150 personnel to the New Orleans area to provide support to the New Orleans Police Department for the 2008 Mardi Gras festivities. The personnel will consist of Louisiana State Troopers, Department of Public Safety Police and support personnel. The personnel will be assigned to the French Quarter on foot patrol and various locations throughout the area to provide increased security to citizens and tourist for the 2008 Mardi Gras season. In addition, the Louisiana State Police Air-Support unit and State Police Mobile Command Post will be on location throughout the city and at high profile events to provide additional security, aerial support and a base of operation. The Mardi Gras assignments will start on Friday, February 1st, 2008 and continue thru Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 (Mardi Gras Day). As since 1978, the Louisiana State Police is proud to be a part of the Mardi Gras festivities and is honored to serve the citizens of Louisiana and its visitors. On behalf of Colonel Mike Edmonson, his command staff and the men and women of the Louisiana State Police and the Department of Public Safety we wish everyone a happy and safe Mardi Gras.
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