Abbreviation PCSO Population 22,762 | Formed 1807 | |
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Legal personality Governmental: Government agency Operations jurisdiction* State of Louisiana, United States Size 591 square miles (1,530 km) | ||
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 591 square miles (1,530 km2), with a population of approximately 22,763.
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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 an Colt AR-15 A2 rifle in .223.
Public awareness
The department produces a weekly television show entitled "Pointe Coupee 911" (formerly "Pointe Coupee's Most Wanted"). 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.