Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office


The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office is the chief law enforcement agency in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The sheriff's office is responsible for routine law enforcement patrols in the parish. There are several divisions besides the road patrol. These include the parish prison, a water patrol, a mounted horse patrol, an aviation unit, a criminal investigations division, and bailiffs for the courthouse. This department employs over 100 full-time deputies, as well as several part-time deputies. The department's main office is located in the parish courthouse in New Roads, Louisiana. It patrols an area of, with a population of approximately 22,763.

Patrol vehicles

The main patrol vehicle utilized by this department is the Chevrolet Tahoe, and the Chevrolet Impala. Some Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, and Ford Crown Victoria vehicles are also used, as well as a variety of unmarked vehicles.

Duty weapons

The current standard issue firearm for Pointe Coupee Parish Deputies is the Beretta Model 92 Semi-Automatic pistol in 9 mm. Each officer is also issued a Remington 870 Police 12 gauge shotgun. Some police cars are also equipped with a Colt AR-15 A2 rifle in.223.

Public awareness

The department produces a weekly television show entitled "Pointe Coupee 911". This show lists those with current warrants in the area, as well as providing safety and informational tips. A weekly article in the local newspaper, "The Pointe Coupee Banner" is also put out by the sheriff's office. This article also gives information about community awareness and crime prevention.