PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office on Tuesday unveiled its new Pursuit Alert system, which they say will notify motorists of active law enforcement pursuits, road hazards, and road closures in their area.

The system will be available through the Pursuit Alert app that will provide real-time notifications to drivers. 

Pursuit Alert's Tim Morgan said that the system will help law enforcement to provide a safe community.

"Sheriff Stassi is demonstrating his commitment to the people of Iberville Parish by being the first Sheriff in Louisiana to deploy the latest alerting technology to warn the public when near an approaching emergency vehicle or high speed pursuit, the two most dangerous interactions officers have with the uninvolved public," Morgan said. "I applaud Sheriff Stassi for his leadership in adding this layer of protection for everyone's safety."

Watch the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office's news conference explaining more about the system: