---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:13:5631
citation: "R.S. 13:5631"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 13 › Chapter 35 › Part IV"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2012, number: 350, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Purpose

It is the intent of the legislature in the exercise of the police power of the state to create a board to promote the public peace, by establishing training programs for sheriffs to provide management courses and skills to enhance the safety of the citizens of Louisiana and the enforcement of state laws.