Blood of Heroes 

Message from Chief Jerry Agnew

WELCOME 

On behalf of the men and women of the Bogalusa Police Department, I am pleased to welcome you to our internet web site.  

Our department strives to deliver the highest possible level of service to the Bogalusa community, we are committed to making our community the greatest place to live, work and retire. 

Our site has been developed to provide you with timely information on the Department and its many programs. I hope that you will find the information presented here a benefit to you. 

The challenge of today's leaders is not to leave policing in America in the same condition we inherited it, but to improve it by exercising leadership that makes a difference. 

All BPD employees are proud that they have contributed to improving the quality of life through their dedication and service to our great city. 

Thank you for visiting our website and feel free to offer your comments as to how we may serve you in the future.

Chief Jerry Agnew

Golf Carts, Gas/electric scooters may not be used on any public streets or roadways in the City of Bogalusa.

Despite the popularity of golf carts, gas/electric scooter among young children, they cannot operate a golf carts, gas/electric scooter on any public street or roadway. The only place a child can operate a golf cart, gas/electric scooter is on private property, with permission of that private property owner.

           Anyone who chooses to operate a golf cart, gas or electric scooter on private property should:

            • Wear a protective helmet with the chin strap properly fastened, as well as elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, gloves and shoes;

            • Make sure the scooter is equipped with a rear view mirror;

            • Make sure the scooter has a headlight at night;

            • Never carry more than one person on the scooter;

            • Do not dart out of driveways or from between parked cars;

            • Don’t swerve when looking over your shoulder;

            • Never ride on sidewalks;

            • Check the scooter’s equipment before you ride, including all nuts and bolts, the brakes, the frame and tires;

            • Read and understand the instruction manual;

            • Observe all safety and warning labels on your scooter;

            • Have a responsible person present to observe the riding of gas or electric scooters while on private property.

Fraternal Order of Police Meets the 1st & 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Western Sizzlin Steakhouse 1529 S. Columbia St. 735-9533

911 Use and Abuse 

Washington Parish Communications District

805 Pearl Street,  Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 Phone  (985) 839-5625  

          FAX (985) 839-5669           e-mail :  wpcde911 @ itsfast.net

BPD POLICE RESPONSE TO 911 CALLS

What happens when you call 911?

• Our 911 Call Taker enters the information you give into a computer.
   
• Our dispatchers assign a priority to the call based on the type of call (burglary, shooting, etc.). Additional information you give can affect the priority.
   
• Our Dispatcher radios the information to a Police Officer in the field.
   
• Additional information from you is sent to officers either by radio or computer. Details are vital, so remain calm and speak clearly.

Why prioritize calls?

We answer hundreds of calls each day – everything from found property to attempted murder. Obviously, we must respond more quickly when a life is in danger than when only property is threatened. We have limited resources and must work numerous calls simultaneously; prioritization helps us effectively and efficiently use those resources. We make every effort to provide the highest level of police service at every call.

How are common calls prioritized?

The factors below are not rigid categories but guidelines used when determining the priority of 911 calls. Some of the most common calls are listed as examples. 

*About 911 hang-ups: Our policy is to respond to ALL 911 hang up calls. If you change your mind about needing assistance, stay on the line and explain that to the 911 Call Taker. Otherwise, an officer will be dispatched to your location to ensure that you are safe. Calling 911 when you do not need an officer puts those who need emergency assistance in danger and puts you in danger of being prosecuted for making a false report.

The Bogalusa Police Department is asking citizens to help stop the accidental calls by locking their cell phone keypads, turning off automatic 911 dialing features and avoiding programming 911 as a speed-dial number.

 If You Do Not Have An Emergency You are Requested to call our Non-Emergency Line 732-3611

Here are some tips for calling 911. Reading these now may help you when an actual emergency occurs.  

• Remain Calm
• Be prepared to verify phone number and location
• Be brief - Answer all questions
• Do not hang up
• Be prepared to give descriptions and license numbers

Remember: Answering questions does NOT delay the dispatch of assistance. A dispatcher is sending help your way while the Call Taker takes additional information from you. The more pertinent information you give us, the safer everyone will be.

Call 911 when there is a life or death emergency that requires the immediate response of emergency service such as police, fire or paramedic. Always call 911 when there is a medical problem or something that requires the Bogalusa Fire Department to respond.

It is a misdemeanor under Bogalusa City Local Laws for any person to willfully use the 911 system for any purpose other than reporting an emergency. The Bogalusa Police Department does not want someone to be injured or killed as a result of emergency service response to a false call.

We invite any comments or suggestions you may have. Please feel free to contact us if there is any way we can enhance our service to you.

Sincerely,

Jerry W. Agnew, Sr.

Chief of Police                                                 

985-732-3611 

 Our Mission 

The mission of the Bogalusa Police Department is to improve the quality of life of citizens, living, working, or visiting our city.

We believe as Law Enforcement officers, our fundamental duty is to serve mankind: to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional Rights of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice. We believe that it is our responsibility to protect the constitutional rights of all persons and that we are accountable to the community.

We believe that crime is not only a police problem but a social problem impacting all aspects of the community and we are committed to working with the community to address these issues.

We will keep our private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both our personal and official life. We will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of our department.

We recognize the badge of our office as a symbol of public faith, and we accept it as a public trust to be held so long as we are true to the ethics of law enforcement. We will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating ourselves before God to our chosen profession....law enforcement.

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to visit the Louisiana State Police
Sex Offender and Child Predator
Registry Home Page
A searchable database of child sex offenders
and child predators in Louisiana

Please be warned that the City of Bogalusa strongly objects to the use of its Web Site facilities or the Internet for illegal and immoral activities and will vigorously prosecute those who knowingly and illegally abuse the site. The City of Bogalusa will cooperate with Federal, State, Parish and Local law-enforcement officials in the pursuit of criminal activities and those who perpetrate such activities.