Driver Mentions Connection To Louisiana State Police ColonelRoughly a minute into the traffic stop, the driver told troopers that his wife worked for Louisiana State Police Colonel Robert Hodges. Louisiana State Police told WAFB the commander independently reviewed the stop and used his discretion to dismiss the citations. Louisiana State Police and Colonel Hodges declined WAFB's requests for an interview, according to the I-TEAM report, but LSP provided a written statement defending how the situation was handled. Many social media users questioned whether an average driver without a connection to Louisiana State Police leadership would have received the same treatment. The bodycam footage is also receiving renewed attention because it surfaced as Hodges prepares to step down as head of Louisiana State Police.