Plaquemine Police Department

Plaquemine Police Department serves Plaquemine, LA. John High games, sponsors Youth Day and Santa at the Police Station events each year, and provides other community services. Staff The Plaquemine Police Department is under the command of elected Police Chief Stephen Engolio. The staff includes 16 patrol officers, four detectives, one juvenile officer, two narcotics investigators, four part-time officers, four dispatchers, three officer workers, and a part-time flotilla officer. The City's Bike Patrol includes a certified Bike Patrol instructor and three certified officers. Equipment All Plaquemine City Police patrol units are fully equipped with all law enforcement equipment, including digital cameras to tape interaction of traffic stops and suspects, and state-of-the-art computers that provide detailed information on suspects and vehicles with the click of a button. The department also has several unmarked police units. It also maintains a boat for water rescues or law enforcement needs, a sophisticated mug shot database that does analysis and facial recognition processes, satellite radio and phone equipment and Taser Shot training equipment, which allows officer training using taser guns in public settings, such as City Hall. Non-emergency: (877) 676-0773. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Plaquemine city, LA has an estimated population of 6,136.