MONROE, La. (KNOE) - With winter storms headed to Louisiana, state troopers want to make sure people are aware of safety precautions that should be taken. Ryan Davis with the Louisiana State Police says it is best for people to stay off roads. He also says with several years in the LSP, he has seen it all.

For further updates, please check local traffic advisories or visit 511la.org and monitor LSP’s social media accounts for updated information regarding current road closures, traffic advisories, and significant notifications.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Emergency crews responded to Louisiana State Police headquarters Sunday morning for a phone call bomb threat. A spokesperson for LSP said multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with the response and conducted a thorough sweep of the compound before clearing it.

Due to extreme winter weather conditions, Louisiana State Police are urging residents and visitors to avoid all unnecessary travel due. However, if you must travel, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe on the roads.

Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million in September that Gov. Jeff Landry has been using to travel around the state.

Special to the American Press With the extreme winter weather conditions expected to impact the state over the next few days, Louisiana State Police urges residents and visitors to stay weather aware and avoid all unnecessary travel.

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Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana treating the approaching winter weather as an emergency, one in which they anticipate road closures and other impacts from the frigid conditions.

The fatal 2019 arrest of unarmed Black motorist Ronald Greene and its aftermath demonstrated serious failures at Louisiana State Police like the use of excessive force and breakdowns in accountability,

Five officers involved in Greene's death were initially charged. Two received misdemeanor convictions. None received jail time.

Louisiana's Governor and AG defend State Police against a DOJ report, criticizing it as politically motivated.