2025 Officer of the Year - Deputy Woodrow St. Pierre

2025 Officer of the Year, Deputy Woodrow St. Pierre, is with St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre and sponsor Brandon Mabile of Mabile’s Restaurant.

St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

Women's Self Defense

A class is offered to teach women self-defense techniques to help protect themselves from assault.

Teens & Traffic Stops

A Teens and Traffic Stops class is presented periodically to teach teens how to respond if they get pulled over.

Concealed Carry Permit Classes

Concealed Carry Permit classes are offered for the public to complete the certification required to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Carry License.

Continuing Training

Continuing education and training for law enforcement is essential to improve skills, increase professionalism, and enhance overall job performance.

Your Career with SJPSO

Please contact us if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety Complex Opens in Wallace

A public safety complex was built in Wallace to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team trains in its new tactical facility buit in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez.

Stemming an Uptick in Gun Violence

A recent initiative aimed at stemming an uptick in gun violence in St. John the Baptist Parish resulted in almost two dozen firearms taken off the streets as well as several arrests, Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced.

St John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff’s Office

1801 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
Phone (985) 652-9513

Emergency: Dial 911

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Led by Sheriff Mike Tregre, the office proudly serves St. John the Baptist ParishLouisiana.  This office is responsible for enforcing the laws of Louisiana within St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as maintaining the St. John Parish Correctional Facility

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SJPSO Training & SWAT Facilities

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St. John Sheriff's Office Mobile Apps

SJPS Mobile AppIt’s a free app that offers many features that allow the public to seek information about the Sheriff’s Office, get notifications, see crime mapping, research inmates, warrants, and more. 

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St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

9 hours 41 minutes ago

SJSO SWAT Demonstrations Wednesday Night: Loud Explosive Noises Expected The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team is hosting our Citizens Academy tonight, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. As such, residents near the SJSO Patrol Headquarters and West 5th Street in LaPlace might hear loud explosive noises as part

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

11 hours 18 minutes ago

SJSO Arrests LaPlace Burglary Suspect The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a San Antonio man for the burglary of a suite of LaPlace business offices where he stole several items, including a gun. Joseph Smith, a convicted felon who identified himself as homeless, was arrested Monday,

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

11 hours 27 minutes ago

SJSO Torch Run Reminder: It’s Happening Tomorrow! Hey St. John! St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre and several of his officers are helping raise money for the Louisiana Special Olympics through its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run that’s happening tomorrow – Thursday, May 14, 2026. Come out to