Scott A. Morgan

Ordered an internal investigation of a Lafayette police officer for excessive force while serving as interim police chief. The officer had hog-tied a handcuffed woman during an April 2020 arrest.

November 18, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Led Lafayette police as interim chief when the department adopted a limited chokehold ban and required de-escalation. The changes came after meetings with a community group formed after George Floyd's killing.

September 25, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Ordered an immediate investigation after videos showed Lafayette officers punching and pinning a teen during an arrest. As interim chief, his department put one officer on leave and pulled two from patrol.

September 6, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Turned the investigation of the police killing of Trayford Pellerin over to Louisiana State Police, as interim Lafayette police chief. He said the officers involved were placed on paid leave.

August 22, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Was appointed interim Ward 6 constable for Lafayette Parish by a 5-0 vote of the Parish Council. He was to serve until voters elected a new constable in late 2024.

March 19, 2024

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Had his 2020 discipline of the police union president partly reversed. The city civil service board cut the 14-day suspension he gave over union Facebook posts to 3 days, but upheld the officer's transfer.

February 9, 2022

Source: theadvocate.com · researched September 17, 2026