On behalf of the citizens of Lake Charles I extend our sincere sympathy to the families of those law enforcement officers who were gunned down in the line of duty in the City of Baton Rouge earlier this morning. Words cannot adequately express our sadness and sense of loss for those who died and those who were severely injured.
 
All indications are that this was a premeditated, deliberate act. It follows in the wake of a similar act of violence in Dallas, Texas, in which five law enforcement officers were deliberately shot and killed. We join together with citizens from all over the country in expressing our concern, support and appreciation for all law enforcement personnel who work tirelessly and selflessly to protect us each and every day.
 
The City of Baton Rouge is more than just our capital city. In many ways it represents the heart of our great state. We offer all of its citizens our sympathy and support as they face the difficult and stressful days ahead.
 
Our ancestors sacrificed too much for us to allow the senseless, inhumane acts of persons who have no regard for our core values as an American people to divide or discourage us. The future of the most vulnerable among us depends on our collective ability to look beyond our present circumstances. We must recommit ourselves to the basic principles which unite us as American citizens - the rule of law and liberty and justice for all people.
 
Sincerely,
 
Randy Roach
Mayor
City of Lake Charles, LA
 
 
“The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities.  The City operates without regard to race, color, national origin, income, gender, age, and disability.  Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles.  The City's Title VI Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491-1440, the Mayor's Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head.