About Us
Proudly Serving Tangipahoa
Established to serve and protect, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has a long-standing history of perseverance, professionalism, and integrity in law enforcement and community service.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office stands with the mission of providing quality public service to citizens of our great parish. We believe in maintaining open communication and building positive relationships with the community, collaborating to prevent crime, addressing shared concerns, and improving the quality of life in Tangipahoa Parish. From our patrol officers on the road to our administrative support staff, we are united in the goal of ensuring public safety, maintaining order, and upholding the laws of the state with fairness and respect.
Our Mission
At the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. We are guided by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and community service.
Our Values
We are truthful in our words and actions.
We are loyal to our department, profession and members of our community.
We embrace the strength in diversity.
We value partnership and working together to make a positive impact in our community.
We believe in fair and equitable enforcement of all laws and respect for the constitutional rights of all persons.
Meet Sheriff Sticker
Law & Order
Not Politics
Sheriff Gerald Sticker took office in July 2024 with a mission to enhance our parish and the Sheriff’s department. A proud Tangipahoa native from Bedico, Sheriff Sticker is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our community as well as continuous improvement within the Sheriff's Office. With more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement, including roles as a patrol officer and Chief of Police, he brings extensive expertise in guiding departments through periods of growth and challenge.
National Accreditation
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to be nationally recognized by The Commission of the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.(CALEA). This prestigious accreditation is achieved through a voluntary process where independent accrediting bodies thoroughly inspect and review policies and practices to determine if the agency meets state and national standards and best practices. This process holds our department accountable and sets high standards for operations.
Achieving accreditation is a highly valued recognition for any law enforcement agency. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is honored to be one of only 10 agencies in our state to hold this law enforcement accreditation.
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Harassment
Zero Tolerance
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual violence and sexual misconduct involving staff. If you have information or believe an offender under the custody of this Department has been subjected to conduct of this nature, please notify the warden’s office where the offender is assigned or the Probation and Parole District Office where the offender reports if he or she is under supervision.
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Get Involved
The TPSO offers a variety of programs aimed at improving community relations and providing valuable services. From youth outreach to public safety initiatives, our programs are designed to benefit the residents of Tangipahoa Parish.
