The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will once again be publishing mugshots on its website. This comes months after Governor John Bel Edwards signed a new law that makes it illegal to publish many mugshots.

Some law enforcement agencies have understandably stopped publishing mugshots, "We realize we are going against the grain, but I think it's important that people see the photos of those arrested in our backyard," Sheriff Steve Prator said.

The new law bans the publishing of mughots, but with the exeption of certain criminal charges. For example, under the new law, it's illegal to publish the mugshot of someone accused of voyeurism, but the mughot of someone accused of video voyeurism can be made public.

"This new law dictates the public is entitled to see the mugshot of a 'peeping Tom' only if he keeps videos for his collection." Sheriff Prator said. "This makes no sense."

The new law also makes it illegal to publish the mughot of someone accused of breaking into homes and businesses, crimes many consider threatening to the public, whereas the law allows the mugshot of someone accused of dog fighting to be published.

"Once again the state has come up with a way to protect people we arrest instead of prioritizing victims," Sheriff Prator said. "It was not easy for our information technology folks to work with this new law and give the public what they need, but they got it done. My office will do everything in its power to serve and protect you."

Citizens visiting www.caddosheriff.org or our app will now see eligible booking photos under "currently housed inmates." If you believe an eligible booking photo has not been displayed, you may email welcome@caddosheriff.org and deputies can verify if the public record was unintentionally missed.