Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

In The episode, Livingston Parish Warden Lance Landry sits down with Tim Henderson of the "One Pill Can Kill Podcast" and discusses the One Pill Can Kill program, which offers voluntary classes on opioids, fentanyl, Narcan and overdose response to people in the parish prison. The conversation also covers addiction, intake medical screening, the Good Samaritan Law and the prison’s approach to emergencies.Landry describes reentry resources that may help with housing, transportation, medical care and employment, alongside the importance of structure and support. He says the prison aims to hold people accountable while maintaining a respectful environment and helping them prepare for life after release.

In this episode, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Lieutenant Jamie Brown and Lieutenant Trey Roberts as they discuss the recruitment process at the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office including advancement opportunities, employee benefits, workplace culture, and the application process. They also discuss opportunities for women, the role of dispatchers, and the office’s focus on community service.Timestamps03:40 Recruiting Challenges and Finding Qualified Applicants06:12 Starting Young: Learning in the Detention Center13:23 Competing for Talent and Retaining Deputies21:31 Benefits, Retirement, and Financial Support29:04 Applying, Hiring, and Preparing for the Job35:45 Encouraging Women to Join Law EnforcementKeywordsLivingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard, Podcast, Recruiting,LPSO

In this episode, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard focuses on fentanyl overdose awareness, family loss, recovery, and cooperation between families, communities, and law enforcement. Angela Shockley discusses the death of her daughter Morgan from a fentanyl overdose, the creation of her nonprofit Mo’s Movement, and the need for education, prevention, and support.Glen Muse of Texas Pictures describes his documentary work on fentanyl poisoning and how families have shared their experiences. Shockley closes by stressing the difference between helping and enabling, and encouraging families to learn about addiction and set boundaries during active use.Timestamps02:05 Morgan’s Addiction Battle12:32 Taking Dealers Off Streets15:32 Cell Phones and Evidence19:37 Filmmaker’s Mission25:54 Community Views Unite31:43 Billboard Awareness Campaign38:02 Angela’s Prevention Message42:21 Hope and ResourcesKeywordsLivingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard, Podcast, Mo’s Movement, Texas Pictures,

In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with Livingston Parish Public Schools Business Manager Jason Ard as they cover the important partnership between the sheriff and Livingston Parish Public Schools. The Sheriff discusses many programs including the Safety Detail, SRO’s, Truancy Officers and New Laws in Louisiana regarding drugs within a certain radius of a public school,Timestamps00:15 Safety Partnership02:05 SRO Program Begins06:43 School Security Team14:33 Tax Plan Reworked17:46 Handling Threats Fast24:28 Truancy Support30:27 New Marijuana Law33:28 Traffic Safety Reminders#LPSO #LivingstonParish #publicschools #louisiana #districtdownload #podcast 

In this episode, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish President Randy DeLatte as he discusses how opioid settlement funds are being used locally, with spending focused on prevention, education, training, and recovery services. They discuss the parish’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign, outreach efforts in schools and the detention center, and the overdose trends and enforcement actions that followed the addition of narcotics agents and arrests of major dealers. Timestamps00:43 Parish Partnership Begins04:14 Limits on Settlement Funds06:54 Education Over Addiction27:17 Jail Space 39:34 Growing a Destination Parish44:27 Future Projects and LeadershipKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,Randy Delatte,

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves as they discuss his fight in Washington to secure funding for this disaster and crash through the red tape, from securing housing for flood victims to ending the “duplication of benefits” clause with FEMA.Timestamps07:00 Finding Housing 16:00 D.C. red-tape25:00 Protecting Families30:00 AftermathKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,Garret Graves,

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with former Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks as they recall aspects of responding to the disaster from both a state and federal level including FEMA, the National Guard and other state agencies amid mounting concerns of closed bridges, looting and shortages of shelters.  Timestamps05:09 Families in the Flood13:11 Leadership Under Pressure24:36 The First Days After32:55 A Changed Parish36:40 Air View of Damage39:56 The Hardest ChallengeKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,Layton Ricks,

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Dr. Mark Crosby of Live Oak Church and Major Perry Rushing as they recount several rescues during the flood, using the church facilities at Live Oak Church for shelter during the event and the flooding of the Livingston Parish Detention Center.Timestamps5:03 Watson Goes Under8:25 Building a Rescue Path10:40 Live Oak Becomes Shelter15:30 Jail Evacuation Crisis35:09 Waking Up Survivors41:54 Inmates Relocated Safely47:46 Lessons for Future Disasters52:39 Leadership Through ExperienceKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,Live Oak Church,

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Holden Fire Chief Warren Stewart and Springfield Fire Chief Brian Drury as they recount how they organized the rescues throughout the parish.Timestamps02:43 Flooding Hits Fast11:08 Social Media Saves Lives18:02 Volunteers Step Up22:01 Shelters Fill and Move23:17 Borrowed Boat, Big Rescue30:18 Strong Chiefs, Strong ParishKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,dispatch

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Major Chad McGovern who was the Special Operations Chief during the flood of 2016 as they recount the ramp up and initial first day of major flooding throughout Livingston Parish.Timestamps05:32 Dispatch Center Evacuation13:19 Call Overflow Crisis22:43 Watson Rescue Challenges32:36 Vehicles Lost in Flood37:37 Walmart Standoff Rescue40:53 Deputies Need Shelter49:14 Looting Concerns Rise56:06 Chasing HelicoptersKeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,dispatch