Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered the Louisiana State Police, LSP, to create a more advanced security plan for LSU games following the shooting that left two people injured on Saturday.
LSP has been asked to work alongside LSU Police, Baton Rouge Police, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office to create a better security system for the next home game against Texas A&M on October 25.
“We will continue assessing the security to ensure all future games are safe. The level of violence and disruption will not be tolerated,” Landry said.
Scott Ballard, Chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors & LSU Interim President Matt Lee also issued a statement regarding campus safety.
The statement is as follows:
Dear LSU Family,
The safety and well-being of the LSU community is our number-one priority. At all times, we seek to ensure students, faculty, staff, fans, and visitors have a safe and positive experience when on our campus.
In light of recent events, we write to assure you that we maintain significant resources to ensure public safety. On game day, we typically have 600 trained on-duty police officers representing LSU Police, local law enforcement, and state agencies to safeguard our community. We take full advantage of advanced technologies, including license plate readers, camera networks, and upgraded lighting, which allows for real-time, campus-wide monitoring and rapid response. Our law enforcement presence is fully coordinated. If individuals commit crime on our campus, they will be arrested, and we will work diligently to ensure conviction.
In the coming days, we will continue to review our resources and protocols to maximize the safety of the daily campus experience. As a community, we must also look out for one another. If you see something that doesn’t look right, say something. By standing together and staying alert, we make LSU safer for everyone.
As we enhance our public safety protocols, we will communicate these changes to our constituents, ensuring our full commitment to protect everyone who comes to our campus.
Sincerely,
Scott Ballard, Chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors & LSU Interim President Matt Lee
The shooting that took place during LSU’s Homecoming game against South Carolina left two people injured in a shooting near Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive. They were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.
