Louisiana

• Type of program: 911 or general emergency.
• Program name: *LSP.
• Program housed: Unknown.
• Program began: 1996-1997.
• Reason for initiation: The program was initiated in accordance with Louisiana State legislation.
• How does the program operate: Motorists dials *LSP on their cell phones and are routed to the nearest State police troop.
• Phone number used: *LSP or *577.
• How is program announced or promoted: TV or radio, highway signs, or billboards, and media releases.
• Is funding required: No.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program: None.
• Contact information:

                        Sgt. Jason Jacob
                        Louisiana State Police
                        225-922-0836
                        jjacob@dps.state.la.us

                        Barbara Blanchard, Communications Supervisor
                        Louisiana State Police
                        225-754-8505
                        barbarablanchard@dps.state.la.us

                        Capt. Mike Edmonson
                        Louisiana State Police
                        225-925-6545.

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