Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police is the statewide law-enforcement agency of Louisiana, with headquarters at 7919 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge. Colonel Frank J. Besson was appointed the 28th Superintendent on July 31, 2026, and also serves as Deputy Secretary of Public Safety Services. That role oversees more than 2,800 employees, a budget of over $655 million, and collections of over $2.5 billion in revenue, including the Office of State Fire Marshal, the Office of Motor Vehicles, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission, Legal Affairs, and Management and Finance. The headquarters general information line is 225-925-6006, with public hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Troopers provide highway patrol, criminal investigations, and specialized support across the state. The Public Affairs Section handles media relations, safety education, and social media. The department deploys troopers for major events, including Carnival in New Orleans, and publishes recruiting information at lsp.org/recruitment. Cadets start at $56,000 annually under published 2024 pay rates. Roadway emergencies may be reported by dialing *LSP (*577).

Public contact information is available for Louisiana State Police, including 1 listed contact that officers can use for training coordination or general inquiries when provided by the department.