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Sheriff Mike Neustrom receives the Patriot Award
Sheriff Mike Neustrom receives the Patriot Award from John E. Manion, Brigadier General James B. Cobb and T.K. Armington of the National Guard and Reserve of Louisiana. The award was given in recognition of Sheriff Neustroms' support of his employees that are in the National Guard and Reserve, especially those that have been activated and deployed to protect our country and its interests.

Citizen Praises Sheriff's Innovative Programs

Dear Sheriff Neustrom:

Just so you know that I do write complimentary letters in addition to those that criticize, please accept my praise for some of your innovative programs that have been recently highlighted in the media. The programs I speak of are the direct supervision of prisoners approach; the off-site telecommunication visitation for families of prisoners; the call program for the elderly; and the day reporting programs for some offenders. All of these programs show your very humanistic approach to corrections and the general human condition. You are a different kind of sheriff from the standard old Louisiana model, and it has taken some adjustment by the jaded downtown crowd (myself included) to see the wisdom of your ways. Anyway, thank you for your innovative programs, and I am always available with an opinion. I don't lack opinions.

With kind regards, I remain Very truly yours, Albert M. Karre', Jr.

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Lafayette Sheriff Announces Dates for the Next Basic Training Academy

Thursday, August 21, 2003

Lafayette Sheriff Mike Neustrom announces that the Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy (A.L.E.T.A.), now working in partnership with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, will begin its next Basic Training Academy for commissioned Peace Officers or Reserve officers on Monday, September 8, 2003.

A.L.E.T.A. trains Enforcement Officers and Corrections Officers representing approximately 64 different agencies from throughout Southwestern Louisiana.

If you are interested in attending the Basic Training Academy or if you would like additional information, please contact A.L.E.T.A at (337) 262-3700.

Donna Delahoussaye
Media Relations/Project Coordinator
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
337-236-5814