The recipient entity's physical address:
           7516 Bluebonnet Blvd #160
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           7516 Bluebonnet Blvd #160
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Clay Young, Steven Maberry, William Clarida, Neal Noel

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5539

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Officers:
- Clay Young, Chairman, 18165 E. Petroleum Dr. Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Angel Nelson, Vice Chair, 8281 Goodwood Blvd Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Neal Noel, Secretary, 9000 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- Ryan Gisclair, Treasurer, 6513 Perkins Rd Suite #106, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Board Members:
- Dr. Lisa Vosper
- David Couvillon
- Chase Ruiz
- Barry Stewart
- Robert McGarner
- Lamar Davis
- Tyrone Black
- George Bell
- Eric Lane
- David Conaway
- Chris Meyer
- Theresa Jones
- Dr. Chaunda Mitchell
- Blaine Grimes
- Dr. Sinella Aghasi
- Steven Atkins
- Jamar Hebert

Project Management Consultant:
- Alex Byo, Thirty Three Strategies, 7330 Highland Rd. Suite A-2, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation (LECJF) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Baton Rouge, LA. Founded in 2021, the LECJF supports public safety efforts in communities throughout the state by providing critical resources that assist law enforcement’s investigative efforts and cultivate strong police and community relations.

The LECJF is a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing public safety and fostering community trust. With a multifaceted approach, the LECJF focuses on outcomes and actions that make significant contributions to public safety.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $180,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $95,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The divide between law enforcement and community is pivotal for a safer and harmonious society. The objectives of the LECJF seek to nurture stronger ties that will pave the way for lasting impact. Agencies must continue to build on their work engaging with communities, heeding their concerns, and building relationships based on mutual respect. Conversely, community members deserve more opportunities to better understand the challenges law enforcement face to effectively perform their duties. The bridge is being built and the LECJF standds ready to facilitate collaboration towards shared objectives.

The LECJF will improve public safety efforts through:

The Inspiration Center at Howell Park:
- The LECJF seeks to bridge the gap between residents and law enforcement through community engagement, policy refinement, and support to community agencies. The Inspiration Center at Howell Park, one of the organization’s signature initiatives, is a $9 million investment in the heart of the 70805 zip code, one of the poorest and most violent areas in Louisiana.

The center will serve as a community hub for wrap-around youth and family services, operated daily by the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Louisiana. Local law enforcement will also utilize the facility as a home base for their police and community relations efforts where the Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) will operate and host of other events will be held designed to cultivate trust and respect between law enforcement and the public.

Public Safety Initiative:
- The LECJF has two initiatives named after individuals whose lives were taken too soon due to senseless gun violence. The Page/Rice Public Safety Initiative honors the lives of Devin Page, Jr., 3, and Allie Rice, 21, and supports technology and software needs of law enforcement in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative honors the lives of Landry Anglin, 13, and Devin Myers, 17, supporting similar efforts in Caddo Parish.

In each tragic occurrence, law enforcement had little to no evidence to direct investigators in their search for suspects. In some cases, the perpetrator remains at-large years after the incidents. The initiatives are designed to increase and modernize technology and software solutions that will expedite police response time and give them evidence needed to put away harmful individuals.

Through both of its initiatives, its clear objectives will support public safety through:
- Community engagement- interacting with the community in positive settings to cultivate trust and respect.
- Agency support - Listening to law enforcement's biggest needs to enhance both officer and public safety
- Best practices - Promoting industry standards and modernizing tech and software capabilities

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objects of the LECJF's two signature initiatives are:

Through the Inspiration Center:
- Lower the recidivism rate by more than 50%
- Reduce area crime rates by more than 30%
- Provide services and new opportunities to more than 1,000 youth Achieving a 90% program completion rate

Through the Public Safety Initiative:
- Introduce ZeroEyes software, an AI gun-detections system that alerts law enforcement within seconds of a gun being brandished.
- Increase the number of crime cameras in high-crime areas
- Add license plate readers (LPRs) along major interstates to identify vehicles belonging to criminal suspects, sex traffickers, and drug dealers.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Three Years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Clay Young 
                                       address:  18165 E. Petroleum Dr., Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
                                       phone:  (225) 802-2415
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  clay@clayyoungcompanies.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Chairman