§ 40:2901 This Chapter may be cited as the “Police Data Accountability, Transparency, and Analysis Act” or the “Police DATA Act”.
§ 40:2902 A. The Louisiana Legislature hereby creates the Law Enforcement Data Task Force to study the collection and analysis of data regarding peace officer interaction with the public.

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 37 - Collection and Submission of Data Related to Law Enforcement Activities

  • Dangerous to others: means the condition of a person whose behavior or significant threats support a reasonable expectation that there is a substantial risk that he will inflict physical harm upon another person in the near future. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Developmental disabilities services: means programs, services, and supports for persons with developmental disabilities that include but are not limited to information and referral services, support coordination services, system entry services, development of the support profiles and plans, individual and family support services, living options, habilitation services, and vocational services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Developmental disability: means either:

                (a) A severe, chronic disability of a person that:

                (i) Is attributable to an intellectual or physical impairment or combination of intellectual and physical impairments. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2

  • Living options: means a variety of service settings wherein people with developmental disabilities live, including but not limited to extended family living, supported living, community homes, group homes, and residential facilities. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Person: means a person with a developmental disability. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Provider: means a person, partnership, corporation, state agency, or other entity that provides developmental disabilities services and receives either state or federal funds or both. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Services: means developmental disability services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.