It’s been a tough year for Louisiana law enforcement, as Louisiana was third in the nation for officers killed in the line of duty. President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Craig Floyd, says nationwide, 135 police officers were killed this year.

Cut 3 (12) “…ambush attacks”

One of those attacks occurred on July 17 in Baton Rouge when a gunman killed three officers and wounded three others in the wake of Alton Sterling’s death.

Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says Baton Rouge didn’t see the riots fires or overturned cars after the shooting of Sterling.

Cut 6 (10) “peaceful manner”

Gautreaux says he is proud of the way law enforcement handled the protests after Sterling’s death.

The Department of Children and Family Services says the baby who was discovered in a Walmart trashcan will remain in state care. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters they will assess Baby Olivia’s family members to see who could provide long term care for the child.

Cut 13 (12) “of trauma”

Walters says they are also trying to locate Olivia’s father.

Tiger fans are gearing up for the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Rhett Butler with the LSU Alumni Association says they’re expecting lots of fans to come out to Camping World Stadium for the 11 am kickoff.

Cut 8 (08) “as well”

Butler expects fans at the game will enjoy the festivities in Orlando to ring in the New Year.