Citizens Academy 2026 Registration is Open

Classes will be held once a week April 15 to June 17, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center, 947 Cambridge Drive, LaPlace.   The registration deadline is April 10, 2026.Application must be returned in person or by mail prior to the deadline.

Background check is required, and applicants must pledge to attend all classes.  Participants will be notified on acceptance into the academy.

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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.

LA Sheriff's Scholarship Program

The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Programs.

Applications must be completed and received by

April 1st, 2026

Completed applications can be emailed to: lsascholarship@stjohnsheriff.org

Note: Applications MUST ONLY be submitted to the sheriff of the parish of applicant’s residence.

Click Here to Download 2026 Scholarship Application

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.

More Information

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.

Citizens Academy 2026 Registration Now Open

Click Here for Details! Deadline April 10th

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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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

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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SJSO Holiday Closure

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Civil Division will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in observation of the Mardi Gras holiday.

The Civil Division will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m.

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler – SAFELY!

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SJSO Holds POST Interest Meeting St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre met recently with current SJSO employees who want to attend an upcoming POST academy. Sheriff Tregre discussed expectations and preparation for attending the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy during an interest meeting for potential candidates

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SJSO SWAT Training Today Expect Loud Explosive Noises The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team is training today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Residents near the SJSO Patrol Headquarters in the area of West 5th Street might hear loud explosive noises as officers conduct breaching exercises from now

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