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Court Honors Court Security Officers, Michael Riley and Richard LeBlanc

Release Date: 
Thursday, May 25, 2023

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana would like to honor the lives and legacies of two of its cherished court security officers: Michael Riley, who passed away on September 24, 2020, and Richard LeBlanc, who passed away on May 14, 2023.  

Michael Riley served as a Court Security Officer for the Eastern District until his passing.  Prior to his service at the Eastern District, he served for over 30 years with the New Orleans Police Department.  Recently, his career was recognized at National Police Week in Washington, D.C.  

Richard LeBlanc served as a Court Security Officer for the Eastern District until his recent passing.  All in all, he served for over 50 years as a law enforcement professional.

The Eastern District sends its sincerest condolences to the officers’ families.  Michael and Richard will both be sorely missed and fondly remembered by the entire court family.   
 

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CSO Richard LeBlanc CSO Michael Riley National Police Week, Washinton, D.C.