Congratulations to the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer Distinguished Service Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BATON ROUGE, LA—Detective Travis Pitman of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit receive 2024 Law Enforcement Officer Distinguished Service Awards.
"Detective Pittman aided banks in recovering potentially lost client funds due to a 'spearfishing' email scheme in excess of $1 million with the largest recovery in the amount of $870,000. Thanks to Detective Pittman's diligence, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office successfully recovered all of the funds and has an active warrant out for this situation," said Dana Yarbrough and Lisa Rodriguez, both of Investar Bank, nominating on behalf of the Baton Rouge Area Bank Security Association .
"I nominate the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit for outstanding service not only to Metairie Bank, but for all other financial institutions with locations in Jefferson parish. The unit has been solving many financial crime cases including altered checks, counterfeit checks, identity theft and romance scams. The unit commander frequently attends Metropolitan Orleans Bank Security Association meetings where financial institutions and law enforcement have the opportunity to discuss current developments. The unit is responsive and never hesitates to answer an email or take a call. The members of this unit should be recognized for their hard work and dedication to solving economic crime cases and making Jefferson parish a safer place," said Monica Dupeire of Metairie Bank.
“Louisiana banks are fortunate to work with highly professional law enforcement officials as we all work to end financial crimes. The working relationship between the bankers and all levels of law enforcement is admirable. We appreciate what the bank security officers do in our banks and we thank the law enforcement officials for their support,” said LBA CEO Ginger Laurent.
Each year, LBA recognizes outstanding law enforcement officers who assist banks with the investigation of financial crimes. The award recipients are nominated by bankers from across the state.
About LBA: Founded in 1900, the Louisiana Bankers Association provides Louisiana’s bankers with top-quality professional development, revenue-enhancing products and services, governmental relations and public advocacy. For more information, go to www.lba.org.
Award Presentation Photos
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Detective Travis Pitman
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit
(above, third from left) Detective Travis Pitman of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 2024 LBA Law Enforcement Officer Distinguished Service Award. Also pictured (remaining, from left) are Captain Brandon Ashford of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Major Ben Bourgeois of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Dana Yarbrough of Investar Bank, Lisa Rodriguez of Investar Bank and Sherry Palmer of Hancock Whitney Bank.
(above, front row, from left) Monica Dupeire of Metairie Bank nominated the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit for the LBA Law Enforcement Officer Service Award. The unit members on hand to receive the award were Lieutenant Stanley Brown, Detective Jonathan Russo, (back row, from left) Sargent Carl Koppeis, Sargent Randy Thibodeaux, Detective Howard Lavin and Detective Benjamin Costa. Not pictured is Detective Jacob Robarts.
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