# Colonel Hodges Steps Down After 31 Years

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-06-19T14:13:52+00:00
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After just 11 months on the job, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges is retiring this fall — ending a 31-year career that took him from a New Orleans patrol trooper to the top of the force. A Brother Martin High School and LSU graduate, Hodges rose through the ranks, serving in key leadership roles before becoming superintendent in January. His departure, long rumored since May, signals a major leadership transition for the agency as it prepares for a new era. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/453aef24c1106464

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