Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2405.3

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Law enforcement training course: means a basic or advanced course of study certified by the council on peace officer standards and training, for the purpose of educating and training persons in the skills and techniques required of a peace officer in the discharge of his duties. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2402
  • Training center: means any school, academy, institute, or any place of learning whatsoever, which offers or conducts a law enforcement training course. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2402

It shall be unlawful for any training center to offer, conduct, award any certificates or documents purporting to evidence completion of, or solicit prospective trainees for a basic law enforcement training course, unless same is approved and accredited by the council.

Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 108, §1.