The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is our parish government. Its 15 members and full-time staff do a lot more than just attend a weekly meeting! The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury plays a critical role within our community. Read on for a sampling of services, and visit the CPPJ website for a full breakdown.
Did you know our local animal shelter is a service of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury? The adoption services group aids in fostering rescues and providing locals with new furry family members; while the animal services group offers programs like discounted spay/neuter services for low-income households and college students.
To view animals currently available for adoption, click here!
Louisianans love the outdoors! And CPPJ makes it fun with a variety of services at parks across the parish. Whether you’re taking a boat out for the day, playing in the splash pads, exercising, hosting an event, camping or taking a stroll, CPPJ has you covered with 11 community parks and 10 parish boat launches throughout our parish.
Each park is unique. There are 56 camper spaces and numerous tent sites throughout five different parks. Pavilions are available to rent for any occasion. CPPJ also sponsors free events at the parks, such as Movies Under the Stars, which occurs annually each spring.
Oh mosquitos…those pesky things! Did you know the police jury provides mosquito control services for the entire parish? The service is not duplicated by any city governments.
The Calcasieu Parish Mosquito and Rodent Control, established in 1975, covers 1,080 square miles. With 18 full-time and 35 seasonal employees, mosquito control encompasses all of the major components of a comprehensive control program, including: mosquito surveillance, disease surveillance, larviciding, adulticiding, source reduction and public education.
Built in 1977, the Burton Complex is situated on 50 acres of land and has 200 camping slots equipped with electricity, sewer and water. The facility hosts approximately 200 events annually – a great tourism benefit to Southwest Louisiana!
Events held at the Burton Complex include McNeese State University's rodeo programs, the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Top 28 State High School basketball tournaments, State High School Rodeo Finals, McNeese Banners Series events, Garden Fest & Flea Fest, and many more!
This Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness prepares for disasters before they hit. This office also responds to and manages such events, including post-disaster recovery.
Some of this office's duties are:
Central point for emergency planning within the parish
Plan and participate in various emergency drills
Maintain and operate the Emergency Operations Center for use by officials during emergencies
Work closely with local emergency response organizations
Serve as a central coordinating agency for outside assistance in emergency situations [e.g. FEMA]
Provide public awareness of hazards through campaigns, publications, contests and speaking engagements
Enhance emergency public information systems, including the Community Alert System (CAL) and Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER)
Looking for emergency information or want to sign up for local alerts? Click here.
CPPJ works to provide rehabilitative services and secure confinement to juvenile offenders under 18 years of age. Juveniles receive mentoring and assistance through a variety of programs within this area. Family support and counseling is also provided through CPPJ’s Juvenile Justice Division.
The Division of Planning and Development works to envision and create the best possible Calcasieu Parish! By reviewing the specifics of planned projects with engineers, architects, developers and officials, this division ensures all our community’s needs are met.
The Division of Planning and Development is responsible for:
Adjudicated property
Building permits
Parish Code of Ordinances
Economic development
Floodplain and coastal zone management
Occupational licenses
Ordinance changes
Sewage inspection
Stormwater management
Subdivision development
And much more!
What great work the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury does! Can you believe this is just a portion of all they do? Working as a police juror and representing District 8 residents is an important task, and I am confident I have the time and energy to give my all to these various areas.
To explore the other areas of work the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury does in our community, visit their website!
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