Duson police honored with Louisiana's Leadership in Law Enforcement award

DUSON, La. (KLFY)- The Duson Police Department was awarded the Louisiana's Leadership in Law Enforcement Award for their outstanding service to the community, as well as $40,000 for their outstanding efforts in reducing crime.

The award and grant were given to the Duson Police Department by the Community Foundation of Acadiana and the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation. Out of 300 agencies in the state of Louisiana, Duson Police were the only department selected for the prestigious award.