Uniform Patrol Division

Simple sector map

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office maintains 5 Substations to provide coverage for all areas of the parish. Four shifts at each Substation maintain 24 hour a day patrol protection. The Deputies of Uniform Patrol respond to criminal complaints which are called in through our Communications Division. When not answering these calls, they patrol the business and residential areas of the community to deter and detect any criminal activities.

Burbank Substation

Burbank Substation opened in April 2005 and is located in the Burbank Crossing Shopping Center at 9313 Burbank Drive. There are approximately 40 Deputies assigned, that include Patrol, Traffic, Clerical and Communications personnel. Patrol Deputy's answer all calls west of Perkins Road and average 1000 calls for service per month.

Central Substation

Central Substation was built in November of 1978, Deputies are dedicated to protect and serve the Central area along with the entire parish, and these deputies answer all calls promptly, courteously, and professionally.

The area of protection is boundaries by Florida Boulevard to the south, the Amite River to the east, Plank Road to the west, and the East Feliciana/St. Helena parish lines to the north covering over 110 square miles. Central Substation operates with 30 uniformed Deputies, 1 clerical position, four shifts (each consisting of 7 Deputies), and a reserve roster of approximately 15 reserves.

Central Substation houses the Communications Division of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office which receives all of the incoming emergency calls for the Sheriff's Office as well as any other calls requiring the dispatch of Uniform Patrol units for the entire parish.

Kleinpeter Substation

The Kleinpeter Substation is located in the southern portion of East Baton Rouge Parish. Geographically boundaried by the Mississippi River to the west, the Amite River to the East, Florida Boulevard to the north, and the Ascension/ Iberville parish lines to the south, Kleinpeter Deputies provide coverage to the largest and most heavily populated areas of the parish.

The actual patrol area covers an area of approximately 80 square miles and has an area resident population of approximately 100,000.

The Kleinpeter Substation operates with 80 uniformed deputies, three clerical positions, four shifts (each consisting of 13 deputies), and a reserve roster of approximately 30 reserves.

Scotlandville Substation

Scotlandville Sub-Station was established in 1974, to service the northern portion of the parish, which covers roughly 75 square miles. The boundaries are from Plank Road to the east, the Mississippi River to the west, Florida Boulevard to the south, and the East Feliciana parish line to the north. The Sub-Station is also located in the heart of Scotlandville, which houses Southern University (www.subr.edu), one of the two major universities in Baton Rouge.

Scotlandville Sub-Station is composed of 1 Commander, 1 Secretary, 16 uniformed Deputies, consisting of 4 shifts with 4 Deputies per shift. The Sub-Station also has 14 Reserve Deputies that periodically patrol to help assist with the increased number of calls, which is estimated to be around 650 calls per month.

The Deputies are responsible for answering calls in a prompt and professional manner when called upon. Deputies also assist the Warrant Division with issuing misdemeanor and felony warrants that are issued within the zoned area. The number of warrants served is estimated to be 300 warrants per month, resulting in the capture and booking of some of Baton Rouge's most wanted criminals. Due to the recent catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina, the FEMA trailer park (Renaissance Village) has been located within the Sub-Stations patrol area. The Deputies are responsible for making periodic checks on the park, to insure that all residents and FEMA property are safe and secure.

Traffic Section

The Traffic Section of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is dedicated in enforcing all traffic laws for the safety of all citizens and motorists of the parish. It is also dedicated to submit timely and accurate data for research and safety planning for further projects.

The Traffic Section is composed of twelve full-time and four reserve deputies who work in conjunction with Central, Kleinpeter and Scotlandville substations on all criminal calls within the parish.

Traffic Section Responsibilities

Enforcement

Motorcycle Section

Deputies are assigned a motorcycle within the Traffic Section and must complete a rigorous certified motorcycle course prior to patrolling on a motorcycle. Motorcycle deputies escort funeral processions and dignitaries such as the President of the United States, Vice President and others while they are in the Baton Rouge area.

Zachary-Pride Substation

Zachary-Pride Substation opened its doors on March 22, 2007. It is located on Tucker Road just off of Highway 64 in Zachary.

The Zachary-Pride Substation provides a timely response to calls in the sector, which include the Pride-Baywood area.

The Reserve Division is also housed at the Zachary-Pride Substation. There are approximately 100 Reserves who serve the E.B.R. Parish by donating their time to make Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas safe for all.

Business hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Citizens are welcomed to walk-in for assistance.