(1) Legislative Update - 2010 Regular Session
The LSBPIE filed HB 57 which was sponsored by Rep. Mike Danahay from Lake Charles. This bill doubles the fine up to $10,000 anyone convicted of working as a private investigator in Louisiana without a valid Louisiana license. The board is also working with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office to file civil injunctions against anyone working as a private investigator in Louisiana without a valid license. This has been an ongoing problem in this state for a number of years and the board is determined to take whatever action necessary to help eliminate unlicensed investigators. If you have any information on individuals working as private investigators in the state, we are asking that you report such activity tothe board office.

(2) Journeyman's License
The LSBPIE Office started accepting applications for the new Journeyman's license on June 1st, 2010. As of August 1st, 2010, there have only been a handful of licenses issued. There have been some misconceptions about the license and not everyone who applies for the new license is aware of its restrictions. There is a "special" section on our website that addresses the use/application of the license. Please refer to the website and if you have any further questions concerning the license, please call the LSBPIE Office.

One of the misconceptions is the authority of the Journeyman license.

(a) This is NOT an Agency license! You must work for a currently licensed Agency.

(b) You are not allowed to solicit clients and refer to an Agency.

(c) It is recommended that all Journeyman license holders keep precise records on their work history. The board office plans to audit the records of Journeyman license holders and the Agency the JM is contracted with to perform private investigative work.

The LSBPIE is designed to work with Private Investigators licensed in the state of Louisiana. It is a regulatory agency and works with the public to protect them from an investigator(s) who might not conduct themselves in a professional manner or violates the rules and regulations and/or the laws of the state of The Louisiana that pertain to private investigators.

The LSBPIE encourages both Private Investigators and the public to contact the board office for any assistance you may require. You can email our office at info@lsbpie.com or englade@lsbpie.com. Our office number is 225-763-3556 or toll free at 800-299-9696

2051 Silverside Dr. Suite 190 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 1-800-299-9696 225-763-3556 Fax: 225-763-3536 info@lsbpie.com