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Crime Victim Assistance
Staff
The current Crime Victim Assistance staff consists of Lieutenant Vicki Carter, Corporal Gwen Jennings, and Melissia Dempster.
Objective
The overall objective is to improve the manner in which law enforcement personnel treat victims. This can have a tremendous impact on victims' willingness to cooperate with investigations and the prosecution of cases, as well as possibly increase their overall satisfaction with the criminal justice system.
In addition, services that law enforcement personnel can provide for victims can substantially impact their ability to recover both physically and emotionally from the aftermath of a crime.
Contacting Victims
Victim assistance coordinators and advocates will call all victims who file a police report. This is not limited to those mandated by the state. A letter will be sent if contact by phone is not possible and if the situation deems it appropriate (i.e., domestic violence cases).
The Sheriff’s Office also partners with the Crisis Assistance Program.
Licensed Counselors
Our patrol officers can request the dispatch of a licensed counselor to come out to the scene of a
This endeavor is made possible through a partnership between United Way, River Region Wellness Collaborative, and the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. This counselor will stay with the victim or victim’s family as along as needed and provide follow-up with the victim or family.
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Renee Kinler
Captain
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Physical Address
220 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Lulling, LA 70070
Phone: (985) 783-6230Emergency: (985) 783-6807