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La. State Police Superintendent Retires Amid Travel Scandal

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ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT - Col. Mike Edmondson announced his retirement from the Louisiana State Police in Baton Rouge Wednesday.
ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT - Col. Mike Edmondson announced his retirement from the Louisiana State Police in Baton Rouge Wednesday.
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BATON ROUGEThere’s  going to be a change in leadership for Louisiana  State Police as  Superintendent Colonel Mike  Edmonson announced his retirement Wednesday.  He lead the state law enforcement agency for nine years which caps a 36 career in state government service.  His announcement comes as the legislative auditor and FBI is investigating the state police after a travel scandal involved four state police officers diverting a conference trip from San Diego to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon last year. 

BATON ROUGE- There’s going to be a change in leadership for Louisiana State Police as Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson announced his retirement Wednesday amid an investigation by the legislative auditor and FBI.

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