Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1993-12-17

Duration: 00:13:46

Subjects: Crime | Drugs

Contributors:

• Collins, Robert Host
• Duhe, Jeff Reporter
• Reno, Janet Speaker
• Ieyoub, Richard Interviewee

This segment from the December 17, 1993, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the national and statewide efforts to combat crime related to illegal drugs. His report includes highlights of United States Attorney General Janet Reno’s recent visit to Baton Rouge. He also interviews Louisiana Attorney General Richard Ieyoub, who discusses the work of the new state drug policy board and the need to focus on drug treatment and prevention. Host: Robert Collins