Lt. Colonel Genny May
Deputy Superintendent - Support



Biography Information

Genny May, Deputy Superintendent, Support, is a thirty-one year veteran of the Louisiana State Police, having served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for three years prior to her employment with State Police. As commander of Support, she is responsible for the State Police Training Academy, the Joint Emergency Services Training Center, the Department of Public Safety Police, the Crime Lab, and the Technical Support Section, one of the largest and most diverse commands within the State Police.

Lieutenant Colonel May’s personal philosophy is to lead from the front to ensure her personnel serve Louisiana with pride and professionalism; to foster lasting and meaningful relationships with support agencies throughout the criminal justice community; to take care of her people and their families; and to always remember that she is a public servant and is indebted to the people she serves on all levels. Her primary focus areas are the Public Safety, Enabling Partnerships, and Diversity.

Prior to this appointment, Lieutenant Colonel May served as the Commander of the Bureau of Investigations, responsible for the operation of the Detective, Narcotics, Insurance Fraud, Investigative Support, and Gaming Divisions. In previous assignments Lieutenant Colonel May served over commands such as the Gaming Enforcement Division and Operational Development Section, a Section consisting of Research and Development, Recruiting, Public Information, Grant and Budget Management, and Policy and Procedure. Lieutenant Colonel May also has extensive experience in training, investigations and patrol.

Lieutenant Colonel May is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 168th Session, and the United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 09. She holds a Masters of Public Administration from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Southern University, Baton Rouge. She also holds a certification as a Louisiana Emergency Manager. In addition, in February 2009 she retired as a Master Chief from the United States Navy Reserve after twenty-three years of service.

Lieutenant Colonel May is the recipient of numerous awards and honors from both her law enforcement and military service. She was awarded the 2008 NAWLEE/MOTOROLA Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year and 2007 Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Women of Excellence Award in Law and Justice. She is an active member of numerous professional and service organizations.