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'This makes the state look bad;' Lawmakers grill Civil Service about pay raises exposed by WBRZ Play Video
March 28, 2022 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Senate Finance Committee grilled leaders of State Civil Service Monday asking pointed questions about large pay raises they received. Stream WBRZ newscasts here The WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered Director Byron Decoteau received a $20,000 raise last year. His two underlings also received large pay increases... more » -
After WBRZ report, Civil Service suggests any state worker can get lucrative raises 'as applicable' Play Video
March 18, 2022 6:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - After an eight-hour writing and vetting process, the State Civil Service Commission wrote on behalf of its commissioners, it was okay with three lucrative pay raises for its employees. The WBRZ Investigative Unit first reported Wednesday, the Director of Civil Service, Byron Decoteau, received a $20,000... more » -
La Wildlife and Fisheries: Civil service exam required by July 30 for next Cadet Academy
June 17, 2021 6:21 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division announced Wednesday that all potential applicants for the next Cadet Academy must take the civil service test by July 30 to be considered for employment. The LDWF Enforcement Division says it will announce its 34th Cadet... more » -
Chief Paul: Salamoni 'should have never been hired,' gets no back pay Play Video
July 31, 2019 3:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Fired officer Blane Salamoni will not be allowed to patrol the streets of Baton Rouge again under a settlement reached with the Baton Rouge Police Department. He also will not be given any back pay and records will show that he was allowed to resign, authorities... more » -
Cop accused of lying in shooting incident resigns, will receive back pay
February 22, 2019 1:18 PM
BATON ROUGE – A fired police officer who successfully fought his termination on a technicality amid a controversial arrest has resigned from the Baton Rouge Police force, WBRZ learned Friday. Yuseff Hamadeh was fired following an investigation into an altercation he had with an individual during a traffic stop... more » -
Fired BRPD officer Blane Salamoni has appealed his termination
April 13, 2018 2:07 PM
BATON ROUGE – Fired Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni officially appealed his termination Friday. Salamoni was dismissed earlier last month. He was one of two officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling in 2016. Salamoni was the officer who shot at Sterling six times, killing him.... more » -
Police association: Double standard for officers and bosses
February 22, 2017 11:50 AM
BATON ROUGE – A police officers' association is considering appealing an officer's suspension over a dog's shooting death recently, claiming the police department's policies are confusing and unorganized. The Magnolia State Peace Officer's Association said it has concerns over the handling of officer Abraham Wilson's suspension. Wilson shot and... more » -
Civil service commissioner says state worker are "taken for granted" Play Video
October 5, 2015 7:51 PM
BATON ROUGE- Civil Service Commissioner Pete Fremin said he's "very disappointed" that more than 35,000 rank-and-file state workers didn't get their yearly pay raise. "This is the fourth or fifth year it's happened," said Fremin. Every year Louisiana workers get graded on how hard they work. If they... more »