SJSO Honors Officers

SJSO Honors Officers

Deputy Brian Kennedy Jr. was named 2022 Officer of the Year by the St. John Sheriff’s Office during the ninth Officer of the Year Awards Ceremony January 12, 2023 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. Deputy Kennedy, while off duty,...
Sgt. Karanell Tassin, Officer of the Fourth Quarter

Sgt. Karanell Tassin, Officer of the Fourth Quarter

Sgt. Karanell Tassin has been named Officer of the Fourth Quarter for her outstanding ability to communicate efficiently, effectively, and to show compassion and professionalism as a 911 dispatcher. Pictured with Sgt. Tassin is Sheriff Mike Tregre and Phil Honses from...
SJSO Partners with Toys for Tots

SJSO Partners with Toys for Tots

Sheriff Mike Tregre and several of his officers had the pleasure of hosting the Marines Toys for Tots gift giveaway at the West Bank Public Safety Complex in Edgard and the LBJ Training Center in LaPlace on December 17, 2022. Hundreds of children received toys, and...
Spreading Christmas Cheer

Spreading Christmas Cheer

In addition to performing their regular road duties December 20, 2023, patrol deputies with the St. John Sheriff’s Office worked with the Monsignor Jean Eyraud Knights of Columbus Council in Reserve to spread a little Christmas cheer. Officers were happy to take on...
Self-Defense Class for Females Held

Self-Defense Class for Females Held

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office held a free self-defense class for females December 17, 2022 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. The group was excited to learn several self- defense techniques to help protect themselves from...
Teens and Traffic Stops Class Held

Teens and Traffic Stops Class Held

For many motorists, being pulled over by the police can be nerve-wracking. And, it can be especially traumatic for a young, new driver. To ease those feelings, Sheriff Mike Tregre and several of his officers presented a special class to teach teens how to respond if...