Louisiana
Randy Atlas, PhD
Randall Atlas is America’s only architect-criminologist. Atlas received his Doctorate of Criminology from Florida State University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois, and a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from University of South Florida. Dr. Atlas is president of Atlas Safety & Security Design Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a registered architect in Florida, nationally accredited with National Council Architectural Registration Board (N.C.A.R.B.), and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Dr.
Louisiana House Bill 609 (HB 609)
Louisiana House Bill 609 (HB609), introduced by Representative Edmond Jordan on April 2 and amended in a Committee on Civil Law and Procedure on May 4, would create a process for Louisianans to sue police officers, corrections officers, contractors, court security and other peace officers for excessive force and other violations of individual rights.
Louisiana House Bill 745
LA HB 745 will amend the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights to increase accountability and transparency by requiring departments to permanently preserve records of officer misconduct and permitting public access.
Louisiana House Bill 702
LA HB 702 will provide victims of civil rights abuses with a path to sue law enforcement officers in state court without the shield of qualified immunity.