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  • Labor, supply chain issues to blame for security light fix backlog Play Video

    July 22, 2022 3:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge business had been trying to get its security light repaired after it fell off of its pole a year ago. Having no success on their own, they contacted 2 On Your Side last week, and it was fixed the next day. Greg Miller... more »
  • Outdated technology no longer works; medical alert company trying to reach customers Play Video

    March 4, 2022 12:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Last week, AT&T began its 3G network sunset. It didn't just affect phones, but everyday appliances. Some of that technology may be in your house, and you might not know it. Acadian On Call has been supplying medical alert systems for the last 25 years.... more »
  • Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus

    October 29, 2021 4:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Law enforcement are committed to pushing troublemakers away from the only collegiate football game in Baton Rouge this weekend – extra officers will be on hand for the Southern home football game Saturday night, sources told WBRZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. The added... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Employees fear 19 reports filed about broken prison cells fell on deaf ears Play Video

    June 16, 2021 5:48 PM

    ST. GABRIEL- At one of the state's prisons that houses dangerous convicts, employees began sounding the alarm about broken cells back in 2019 according to documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Sources speaking to WBRZ on condition of anonymity, out of fear of retaliation, said numerous work orders... more »
  • 2 National Guard members removed from inauguration security mission

    January 19, 2021 12:41 PM

    WASHINGTON - Officials removed two Army National Guard members from inauguration security efforts after vetting revealed they had ties to extremist groups. ABC News cites a federal official who said an FBI investigation determined the pair had ties to far-right fringe groups. No further details regarding which unit they... more »
  • Louisiana National Guard troops deployed to Washington D.C. to assist security during the presidential inauguration

    January 16, 2021 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE, La. – On Saturday the Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, sent approximately 174 soldiers and airmen to assist the District of Columbia National Guard during the presidential inauguration. More than a week after the United States Capitol building invaded by rioters... more »
  • Broadmoor among neighborhoods planning to add extra security with feed to BRPD Play Video

    December 8, 2020 6:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More eyes will soon be on a large neighborhood in Baton Rouge. The Broadmoor Crime District is getting ready to install security cameras and license plate readers at all 18 of the neighborhood entrances. This has been the plan for many years. "We have been a... more »
  • Woman's Hospital upgrades security following slew of attacks on South Louisiana's medical personnel Play Video

    February 19, 2020 7:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Woman's Hospital is upgrading its security following a slew of hospital attacks in the area. One study revealed that a disturbing 75% of workplace attacks take place at medical facilities, and Baton Rouge is no stranger to such dangerous incidents. For example, in January, at... more »
  • Door-to-door home alarm sale practices being investigated Play Video

    January 9, 2020 6:58 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - When Cornel Blouin had a knock on his door last November, he never suspected a thing. Now weeks later he says he's discouraged and wishes he was more observant. "They misrepresented themselves," said Blouin. For the last 15 years, Blouin has lived in his Prairieville home... more »
  • LSU installs metal detectors for the first home game of the season Play Video

    September 5, 2018 3:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU installed 15 metal detectors in Tiger Stadium by Saturday. It's part of a plan to have the security measures at every entrance to the stadium by next year. The metal detectors were at Gates 23-28 Saturday. Keys, coins, belts, watches and jewelry can stay... more »
  • Expect strict security plan at upcoming music festival here Play Video

    October 2, 2017 1:25 PM

    GONZALES – Authorities announced a coordinated safety plan for an upcoming country music festival scheduled for this weekend at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Festival promoters and Ascension Parish officials met Monday morning following the mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. More than fifty people were... more »
  • Alarm system 'deal' turned out to be anything but Play Video

    August 25, 2017 6:19 PM

    PORT ALLEN - Security alarm representatives are going door to door in Port Allen. One man was convinced he'd been sold a deal, but it turns out he wasn't provided with the whole truth. John Morris thought he was getting a fair price for his Vivint security system, but... more »
  • Purse snatcher prompts security boost at Gonzales Wal-Mart Play Video

    August 9, 2017 9:31 PM

    GONZALES - Police are stepping up security at the Wal-Mart on Airline Highway in Gonzales after several reported purse thefts. Gonzales Police say they are investigating after surveillance video showed a man following women around the store before snatching their possessions away. "There is an issue. There are... more »
  • Security changes coming to Disney World's Magic Kingdom

    March 29, 2017 11:36 AM

    ORLANDO – Visitors can expect more lines soon at Walt Disney World, but not where they would normally expect. According to WFTV, the Orlando theme park is adding security checkpoints outside the Transportation and Ticket Center to screen guests before they get on a monorail or ferry. There... more »
  • Brusly to consider installing security cameras Play Video

    March 6, 2017 7:16 PM

    BRUSLY – City leaders in Brusly are considering installing a series of security cameras around town in an effort to keep crime numbers low. Residents in Brusly say the community is quiet and tight-knit. Frederick Dupre said that he and his family have always felt safe in his... more »
  • After departing Louisiana, two jets landed at Florida airport during shooting

    January 6, 2017 4:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Two aircraft that departed from a Louisiana airport landed at the Ft. Lauderdale airport as a gunman went on a rampage Friday afternoon. A Jet Blue flight and an Emirates flight both landed at 1:23 EST. The suspected gunman, Esteban Santiago, opened fire at 12:55 –... more »
  • Iberville Parish Schools consider updated security system Play Video

    November 14, 2016 11:32 PM

    PLAQUEMINE- Iberville Parish School Board members considered updating the cameras and related equipment at all district campuses Monday. Officials say the current system is years overdue for an upgrade. "The resolution is poor so if you had to pull video it would be hard to make out a person,... more »
  • Fight over Central High bathroom security

    October 28, 2016 11:38 PM

    Central- The City of Central Police were absent from Friday's high school football game. Central High School and the department are refusing to work together because of a spat two weeks ago. At the homecoming dance Central Police provided security. Male officers were stationed at the bathrooms but school... more »
  • New Roads Mayor breaches security at Pointe Coupee Courthouse Play Video

    October 17, 2016 5:22 PM

    NEW ROADS- The embattled Mayor of New Roads facing corruption charges is under fire again. This time he's accused of breaching courthouse security as he entered the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse for his arraignment last week. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Bud Torres issued a strongly worded letter to New Roads... more »
  • Clear bags only now at LSU events

    September 7, 2016 9:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU football fans planning to attend Saturday's game against Mississippi State are being reminded of the university's new clear bag policy. The "Geaux Clear" policy allows those entering Tiger Stadium to carry only clear tote bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or... more »
  • Livingston sheriff: 'I'm not going to tolerate crime' as area works to rebuild

    August 31, 2016 10:51 PM

    LIVINGSTON - In a stern Facebook video Thursday, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard reminded people a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew remains, and asked people to support the effort. "There are people that do not have anything anymore. What little they do have, it might be there home. I... more »
  • Security will be tight for fallen officers' funerals Play Video

    July 20, 2016 6:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Security will be extremely tight for the funerals of the fallen law enforcement officers, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police. People were especially concerned about paying respects to the fallen officers during funeral processions and having a large concentration of... more »
  • State Police, EBRSO, others to work security at Sterling funeral Play Video

    July 14, 2016 10:22 PM

    Baton Rouge - Thousands are expected to attend a funeral for Alton Sterling on Southern University's campus Friday morning. News 2 learned new information about the security plan for the large event. The basketball court inside F.G. Clark Activity Center has been converted into a place where people will... more »
  • Motorcycle engine malfunction causes fire at business on Airline Highway

    June 11, 2016 12:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A spokesperson for the Baton Rouge Fire Department says an electrical malfunction in a motorcycle engine caused a fire at a business on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge Friday night. Crews were called to Audio & Security Systems in the 9500 block of Airline Highway at... more »
  • Baton Rouge looking for federal grant to beef up security in Tigerland Play Video

    April 1, 2016 11:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Security upgrades are heading for Tigerland, in Baton Rouge. Tigerland is a string of bars located of Nicholson Drive, close to LSU's campus.The city is applying for almost $750,000 in federal dollars to make the college bars safer. Business owners say they will upgrade security no matter... more »
  • Continued preps happening for inauguration day

    January 8, 2016 7:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Workers were getting prepared for the inauguration of governor-elect John Bel Edwards, all day Friday. Truck loads of magnolia trees and plants were being placed outside the capitol as well as inside, for the big day. Nearly 3,000 seats will be placed to accommodate guests. There will... more »
  • Security beefed up ahead of "Nutcracker" ballet

    December 18, 2015 11:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - If you plan to attend a Baton Rouge Christmas tradition Saturday night, you will likely need to leave a little earlier this year. Heightened security measures will be in place at the River Center for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker - A Tale... more »
  • Star Wars fans warned to leave some costume pieces at home Play Video

    December 16, 2015 11:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As thousands of people prepare to get in line at movie theaters for the premiere of the latest installment of Star Wars, theaters are warning patrons to leave questionable costume items at home. Many theater locations – no matter what chain – are banning fake weapons,... more »
  • After kid was jumped, fans see more security at football games Play Video

    October 1, 2015 11:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fans attending Thursday night's Broadmoor High School homecoming football game said there was an obvious presence of law enforcement officers. The show of force came after a promise from East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Warren Drake. Drake said deputies will be seen at all... more »
  • St. Helena Parish upgrades jail Play Video

    September 16, 2015 6:22 PM

    GREENSBURG - St. Helena Parish is wrapping up upgrades to the parish jail this week. Money from a capital outlay grant was used to build a prisoner entry sally port which encloses inmates while they're being transported from the vehicle to the jail. St. Helena officials told News 2... more »
  • Drone spooks high school football crowd Play Video

    September 7, 2015 4:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Federal laws may have been broken after someone flew a drone over Memorial Stadium Friday during a packed football game. People watching the game between McKinley and Scotlandville took pictures of the drone, which circled the stadium after flying in from Scenic Highway. Mary Triplett... more »
  • LSU Tiger Stadium policies, game day schedule released

    September 1, 2015 12:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU reminded Tiger football fans of the policies and security measures they'll have to consider when they attend games at Death Valley this year. The Tiger Stadium bag policy prohibits backpacks or any bag or purse larger than 8 ½ x 11" from being brought into... more »

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