Rapides Parish Police Jury (RPPJ)

Louisiana State Police is a law enforcement agency that protects residents lives, property and individual rights, as well as maintains peace and order. It conducts and supports a variety of crime prevention educational programs and awareness seminars regarding burglary prevention, vacation checks, ATM security, and lottery and Internet scams. Louisiana State Police maintains a crisis response team that deals with high-risk and dangerous situations, including high-risk warrant arrests and explosive devices, as well as heavily armed criminals and barricaded persons. The agency also has an honor guard that marches in parades, conducts funerals for officers and their family members and attends funerals for area officers killed while on duty. Established in 1936, Louisiana State Police maintains a station in Alexandria, La.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Mark Wood, is dedicated to providing effective law enforcement services to the citizens of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The office encompasses various divisions, including Corrections, Criminal Investigations, and the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit, all aimed at ensuring community safety and trust. In addition to law enforcement, the Sheriff's Office offers resources such as inmate lookup services, online property tax payments, and youth programs. The department is actively seeking qualified candidates for Correctional Officers and Post Certified Patrol Ready Police Officers to enhance its dedicated team. Generated from the website