Public Transparency Notice

🔎 Public Transparency Notice

LAFAYETTE, LA – APRIL 17, 2025 – Request Filed By: Mr. Ogbebor
To Whom It May Concern:
In the interest of public safety, government transparency, and accountability, I am making this public notice to accompany my formal request under the Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.).
On April 17, 2025, I submitted a public records request to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, seeking the following:
• The names and badge numbers of all officers involved in the most recent SWAT arrest of Mr. Ogbebor;
• The name and contact information of the supervising officer who oversaw the operation;
• A certified copy of the original arrest warrant used to justify the action.
This request is being made publicly in order to:
1. Protect the integrity of the record, ensuring that no alteration, loss, or delay occurs;
2. Deter retaliation or obstruction against Mr. Ogbebor for asserting his right to access public information;
3. Encourage transparency, so that the public can assess whether taxpayer-funded law enforcement is being used lawfully and proportionately;
4. Document a pattern of behavior, if any, for use in ongoing legal proceedings regarding alleged constitutional violations;
5. Invite public scrutiny, civic engagement, and support from watchdogs, advocates, and honest officers who believe in lawful policing.
Pursuant to Louisiana law, I respectfully request that this information be made available within no more than three (3) business days from receipt of this request.
If no response is provided within this timeframe, I reserve the right to pursue legal remedies under state and federal law.
Respectfully,
Mr. Ogbebor