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Volunteer award
Congratulations to SRO Deputy Chris Batchelor, on receiving St. Basil Knights of Columbus Council #10721 "Volunteer of the Month Award".

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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LAPCORR Industries Begins Production

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Lafayette Parish Correctional Center is taking on a new endeavor. On December 26, 2007, LAPCORR Industries was fully operational producing trash bags for sale to government agencies and nonprofits.

LAPCORR Industries is comprised of LPCC staff and inmates. LPSO is the only sheriff's office in the country to produce can liners for sale using inmate labor. The industries' purpose is more than producing a quality product for the community. Through this program inmate idleness is reduced and profits are used to offset the cost of incarceration thereby reducing cost to taxpayers. Additionally, inmate workers are able to gain a sense of self-worth, develop work ethics, and earn funds for post-release.

Currently LAPCORR Industries has numerous clients purchasing trash bags. The can liners range from 10-60 gallon capacity. Also available is a biodegradable can liner.

LAPCORR is located at 110 Grissom Drive. For a price sheet please call 236-5856.

Leah Dishong
Corrections PIO
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
231.6365 ext 25