Departments

Learn how the Traffic Division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office ensures safety on our roads through enforcement and education.

Discover how the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer program ensures school safety, builds positive relationships with students, and prepares for security breaches.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office believes in community partnership and encourages residents to join the Neighborhood Watch Program to fight crime through awareness and vigilance.

With a team available 24/7, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office K9 Unit utilizes various dogs for tasks like tracking suspects, searching for evidence, and aiding in arrests.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office General Investigations detectives tackle a wide range of crimes, from property offenses to internet fraud and child abuse.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputies are trained volunteers who assist full-time deputies with law enforcement duties.

The TPSO’s Criminal Records Division maintains arrest reports, attends court proceedings, and fulfills public requests for background checks and reports.

The TPSO Communications Division is the lifeline of the agency, ensuring that calls for help are answered and deputies are dispatched efficiently.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Professional Standards Division ensures ethical conduct, professional development, and accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff serves as the tax collector for the parish, and is responsible for collecting and distributing property taxes and other fees.

The TPSO’s Civil Processing Division handles court orders, warrants, subpoenas, and property seizures for civil and some criminal cases.

Built in 1984, the Tangipahoa Parish Jail houses mostly pre-trial detainees and offers work programs for inmates.