§ 40:2537 — Whistleblower protection and cause of action

§2537. Whistleblower protection and cause of action
A. No police employee shall be discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened,
harassed, or discriminated against in any manner in the terms and conditions of his
employment because of any lawful act engaged in by the employee or on behalf of the
employee in furtherance of any action taken to report malfeasance in office by police
employees to law enforcement, whether such fellow employee is a co-worker, supervisor, or
subordinate.
B.(1) A police employee may bring an action for relief against his employer, in a
court of competent jurisdiction, for damages associated with any action taken by the
employee which is in furtherance of reporting malfeasance in office.
(2) A person aggrieved of a violation of Subsection A of this Section shall be entitled
to treble damages plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
C. A plaintiff shall not be entitled to recovery pursuant to this Section if the court
finds that the plaintiff instituted or proceeded with an action that was frivolous, vexatious,
or harassing.

Legislative History

Acts 2022, No. 634, §1.