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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
The Department of Environmental Quality has more than 160 field staff conducting inspections, responding to complaints or participating in field activity as part of their regular duty. These professionals are the eyes and ears of the department. By working as a team with the DEQ Criminal Investigation Division, the department is able to better complete its mission of protecting human health and the environment, while promoting economic development. Working together, all DEQ staff can help ensure a level playing field for all and guarantee that those who commitenvironmental crimes are dealt with appropriately.
IN THE NEWS
New Orleans Area Demolition Contractor and Companies Plead Guilty (Nov 17, 2009)
DEQ and LSP Partner to Investigate Environmental Crimes (Nov 16, 2009)
DEQ-CID Member of Public Corruption Working Group with FBI (Oct 30,2009)
DEQ Announces Caddo Lake Protection Initiative (Sept. 25, 2009)
DEQ and LDWF Partner to Fight Litter and Illegal Dumping (August 21, 2009)
Bossier City Man Sentenced for Illegal Disposal of Solid Waste (July 16, 2009)
Ethel Man Sentenced to 24 Months Criminal Probation for Illegally Burning Tires (July 8, 2009)
Kenner Company and Owner Sentenced to $39,000 in Fines and Costs for Environmental Crimes (June 30,2009)
Ouachita Wastewater Company and Owner Sentenced for Environmental Crimes (June 23, 2009)
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Discharge of a Pollutant (June 9, 2009)
DEQ and its Partners Arrest Water System Operator from West Monroe (June 4, 2009)
DEQ Arrests Vacherie Plant Manager for Environmental Violations (June 3, 2009)
DEQ-CID Arrests Man for Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste (May 29, 2009)
DEQ-CID Arrests Vacherie Businessman for Environmental Violations (May 28, 2009)
DEQ-CID Arrests New Orleans Area Demolition Contractor (April 30, 2009)
Natchitoches Man Arrested (April 8, 2009)
Guilty plea entered in illegal disposal case in Ventress (January 15, 2009)
WHAT IS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Criminal cases are usually selected based on if an activity causes significant environmental harm
or if there is intentional wrongdoing.
EXAMPLES OF SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL HARM
1. ACTUAL HARM THAT CAN BE DEMONSTRATED THAT HAS HARMFUL IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT.
2. FAILURE TO REPORT AN ACTUAL DISCHARGE,
RELEASE OR EMISSION THAT HAS HARMFUL IMPACT
ON HUMAN HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT.
3. A TREND OF ILLEGAL CONDUCT IN A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY.
.png) EXAMPLES OF INTENTIONAL WRONGDOING
1. HISTORY OF REPEATED VIOLATIONS.
2. DELIBERATE MISCONDUCT.
3. CONCEALMENT OF MISCONDUCT OF FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS.
4. TAMPERING WITH MONITORING EQUIPMENT.
5. OPERATING WITHOUT A PERMIT OR OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
If there is ever a question concerning criminal activity or the possibility of criminal activity, call CID. The Criminal Investigation Division works with local law enforcement agents throughout the state as well as district attorneys in an effort to deter people from conducting illegal activity that will be detrimental to human health and the environment
IF ANYONE THINKS THEY HAVE KNOWLEDGE of criminal activity,
please call CID at any of these numbers:
MAIN LINE
225.219.3944
225.219.3694
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
225.219.5337 / 1.866.896.5337
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