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St. Charles Parish Citizens Academy
Ever wonder how a crime scene is processed, how detectives solve a crime, or why 911 operators ask "so many" questions? Television makes it all look easy, but now you can see what really happens behind the scenes!
Sheriff Greg Champagne is hosting a FREE Citizens Academy for those who live and/or work in St. Charles Parish and are at least 18 years of age. This 10-week program gives participants a chance to see up close how the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office operates. Participants should plan to attend all or most of the sessions. Class size is limited, so please register quickly.
Applicants must agree to allow the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office to run a criminal history background check.
Sessions begin September 13, 2023 and will be held on Wednesdays from 5:45 pm until 9:00 pm at the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, located at 260 Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling, Louisiana.
See the Citizens Academy's 2023 schedule below:
**Schedule coming soon**
Session/Date/Time | Course Content | Location |
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Session 1 9/13/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Welcome and Overview, Sheriff Champagne & Chief Madere Staff Introductions Human Resources Internal Affairs Division (IAD) Headquarters Tour (if time permits) | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 2 9/20/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Range Airboat (Demo) Electronics & Graphics (Tour) | Richard H. Benoit Firing Range 5061 Hwy. 3127 Killona, LA 70057 |
Session 3 9/27/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Civil Department (Tax & License, Bonds & Fines, Finance) Administrative Services 911 Communications (Tour) | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 4 10/4/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Patrol (including K-9, Traffic, Marine, Reserve) Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 5 10/11/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Crime Scene (Demo & Tour) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 6 10/18/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Special Investigation Division (SID) Juvenile Investigation Division (JID) Internet Crimes | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 7 10/25/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Robot Team (Demo) Dive Team (Demo) Special Response Team (SRT) (Demo) Homeland Security | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters Building 260 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
Session 8 11/1/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Fleet/Maintenance/Road Crew Corrections | Nelson Coleman Correctional Center 5061 Hwy. 3127 Killona, LA 70057 |
Session 9 11/8/23 5:45pm - 9:00pm | Training Special Services (includes Juvenile Programs & Animal Cruelty) | St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Training & Special Services Building 220 Judge Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 |
GRADUATION - November 15, 2023
6 PM - 7 PM
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Training & Special Services Building
220 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Luling, LA 70070
To qualify for attending this Academy you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Provide information necessary for a criminal background check
- Work or live in St. Charles Parish
- Commit to attending all classes
If you are interested in attending, please complete the application, and mail it to Amber Walsh at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, Louisiana 70070 or submit by email to AWalsh@stcharlessheriff.org. You may also call (985) 783-0205 for more information. You will be notified upon your acceptance into the Academy.
Check back here to view schedule changes.
Nelson Coleman Correctional Center 5061 Highway 3127 Killona, LA 70057 |