La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-2106

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2106 - Investigation Procedure

A. In accordance with R.S. 40:1749.23(D)(5), established investigative procedures shall adhere to the minimal standards established by the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) and be demonstrated by an officer's completion of a certified law enforcement training course. The procedures may include, but are not limited to; observation, interrogation, documentation, collection, intervention, interdiction, mitigation, remediation, litigation, analyzation and recommendation.

B. Investigative procedures permit department investigators to collect and record information, as outlined in LAC 55:I.2106.C, on a standard investigation form; empowering the department to investigate a complaint, issue a citation and adjudicate the complaint.

C. The department's standard investigation form, titled hazardous materials incident report, may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. excavator:

a. name;

b. address;

c. representative and title;

d. primary and secondary contact phone numbers;

e. regional notification center dig ticket number;

f. status of dig ticket;

g. status of markings;

2. operator:

a. name;

b. address;

c. representative and title;

d. primary and secondary contact phone numbers;

e. regional notification center dig ticket number;

f. status of dig ticket;

g. status of markings;

3. effects on general public:

a. chemical name;

b. hazard class;

c. amount released - potential;

d. injuries;

e. fatalities;

f. fire;

g. road closures;

h. evacuations;

i shelter in place;

j. remediation, mutual aid, and additional agencies on-scene;

4. details:

a. the department's investigator may provide additional information and data relevant to the investigation.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-2106

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 40:1111 (June 2014).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R. S. 40:1749.11 et seq.