From the Office of the Governor of the State of Louisiana:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced changes to Protective Services for the Louisiana State Police. Captain Treone Larvadain has been promoted to lead Protective Services, becoming the first African-American female captain in Louisiana State Police history. She succeeds Captain Clay Chutz, who has retired after 30 years of service with the Louisiana State Police serving under six governors (Governors Buddy Roemer, Edwin Edwards, Mike Foster, Kathleen Blanco, Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards).
“I am extremely proud of both Captain Larvadain and Captain Chutz and congratulate them on their accomplishments,” said Gov. Edwards. “They have both provided excellent service to the people of our state and exemplify the best of the Louisiana State Police. My family and I are especially grateful for the professional work Captain Chutz has provided to us over the last four years and have the utmost confidence in Captain Larvadain, who has worked alongside him and has now taken over the reins. The longevity of Captain Chutz’s career and the promotion of Captain Larvadain are a direct reflection of their dedication and commitment to the force and our great state.”
In 2018, the Associated Press reported the law enforcement officer was also part of the first "mother-daughter duo" int he same department's history:
Amid the 48 newly minted Louisiana State Police troopers, one woman was making history, with a little help from mom.
WBRZ-TV reports that when 23-year-old Tiah Larvadain recently graduated from cadet training, she became part of the first mother-daughter duo in state police history.
Larvadain's mother, Lt. Treone Larvadain, has more than 20 years of law enforcement and 12 years with state police.
The younger Larvadain said she was inspired by her mother to walk in her footsteps.
The pair said they hoped to send a message to other women that they can have success in law enforcement.
