States: Louisiana

Police put ID initiative into action Identity thieves and other criminals may be easier to track with a new fingerprinting system that Lafayette police will put into effect in about a week. Source: The Advertiser (online), September 23, 2004 Court Opens Door To Searches Without Warrants It’s a groundbreaking court decision that legal experts say will affect everyone: Police officers in Louisiana no longer need a search or arrest warrant to conduct a brief search of your home or business. Source: The New Orleans Channel (online), March 29, 2004