2026 National Night Out Against Crime

Our Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday October 6, 2026 and is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.   Please join your freinds, family and neighbors for this special day!

St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

Public Safety by Everbridge

SJPSO has partnered with Everbridge to provide the public with official alerts about emergencies, road closures, crime advisories, and community updates on your mobile device.  You can learn more and signup by following this link.

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 Parish, Louisiana.  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

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Sheriff Mike Tregre Updates WWL-TV On Carjacking Arrest St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre talks with WWL-TV journalist Winston Reed on Friday, Sep. 25,2026 about the arrest of a carjacking suspect who physically assaulted an 80-year-old man in the parking lot of Walmart in LaPlace shortly after noon

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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SJSO SWAT Commander Talks Purpose And Mission At Evonik CAP Meeting St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office SWAT Commander Major Jake Boudreaux and members of the SJSO SWAT Team were the guest speakers Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 during Evonik Reserve Community Advisory Panel's monthly meeting. Major Boudreaux shared that

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Mike Tregre Talks With WDSU TV St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre talked with WDSU-TV journalist Duke Carter on Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 about the stabbing in LaPlace that injured an off-duty St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy inside the deputy’s home early Thursday morning. The victim’s