Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Kyle Hebert and LPSO Detention Center Chaplin Mark Carroll as they discuss the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office F.A.I.R. (Family Approach to Inmate Re-entry) Program.The FAIR Program places an emphasis on God and giving those incarcerated the tools needed to become better citizens upon prison release and lower recidivism Livingston Parish, Louisiana.Timestamps06:46 The FAIR Program Overview16:45 Program Structure and Curriculum21:58 Importance of Individual Commitment27:24 Success Stories and Impact30:41 The Role of Baptism in Transformation36:19 Closing Blessing KeywordsFAIR Program, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

The 38th Annual Christmas CrusadeIn this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with his Public Information Officer Lori Steele as they recount emotional moments in the history of the program, Bring you behind the scenes of the crusade and stress the invaluable community partnerships involved in making the program a success.Timestamps00:39 39th AnnualChristmas Crusade02:22 The Role of the Community04:00 Behind the Scenes of the Crusade07:54 Organizing the Toy Distribution11:10 The Tradition of Giving12:04 Personal Stories of Impact14:48 The Stress of Fundraising19:29 Community Partnerships in Action21:59 The Importance of AwarenessKeywordsChristmas crusade, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

n this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Shawn Kelly’s daughter, Addison Kelly, as she honors her dad by sharing some little known facts and giving a unique glimpse into the family life of Shawn Kelly.Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.KeywordsShots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker and Lt. Keith Scoby as they recount the events leading up to and following the tragic shooting of Corporal Shawn Kelly.Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.KeywordsShots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Officer Chris Boyette. Officer Boyette was riding with Cpl. Shawn Kelly as part of Boyette’s training on May 11th 2023, when Cpl. Kelly was shot multiple times.Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.KeywordsShots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard