This bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 33:9613(H) concerning the office of the inspector general for the city of New Orleans. It grants the inspector general and their investigators the authority to carry firearms while performing their official duties. To exercise this right, they must annually qualify in firearm use through the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and provide proof of this qualification, along with valid identification as a retired law enforcement officer.

The legislation aims to enhance the investigative powers of the New Orleans Office of Inspector General by allowing its personnel to be armed, thereby potentially increasing their effectiveness in carrying out their responsibilities. This change reflects a commitment to ensuring that the office is adequately equipped to handle its oversight functions in a secure manner.