2024 Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Inductees announced
The 2024 Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Inductees:
The Honorable Kevin Cobb, Sheriff, Franklin Parish
The Honorable Ron Johnson, Sheriff, Cameron Parish
The Honorable Julie Jones, District Attorney, 39th Judicial District, Red River Parish
The Honorable Jeffrey LeDuff, Chief of Police (Ret.), East Baton Rouge Parish
The Honorable W. S. “Sandy” McCain, Warden, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, Avoyelles Parish, Inducted Posthumously
The Honorable Judge Scott Schlegel, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, Jefferson Parish
The Honorable Clifford Strider, III, Assistant District Attorney, 10th Judicial District, Natchitoches Parish, and 37th Judicial District, Union Parish
The Honorable Collis Temple, CEO, Harmony Center, Inc.
The inductees will be formally recognized at a banquet on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Earlier that day, there will be a free, open to the public, ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center on the grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
“We are incredibly honored to celebrate these remarkable individuals who have championed justice throughout their careers,” said Secretary Jimmy Le Blanc, Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections.
Banquet Ticket Information
Tickets to attend the banquet and formal induction ceremonies are $100 each and include a catered meal. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event.re required to attend the banquet and formal induction ceremonies. For tickets, contact the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center at (225) 655-2592 or visit the museum website at www.angolamuseum.org.
About the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame
The Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame, located inside the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center, honors individuals who have significantly improved the state's justice system, including those in law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, victim advocacy, and related fields.
About the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center
The Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to captivate visitors with a cultural experience that includes dialogue about the complex and compelling stories of corrections and justice in Louisiana. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Louisiana's correctional system and educating the public about its role in society. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, programs, and events throughout the year