By Amelia Anderson The Monroe Police Department, commonly known as MPD, is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving the City of Monroe, Louisiana. Its responsibilities include emergency response, uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime-scene processing, evidence management, school policing, airport security and community safety programs.
Request immediate police assistance whenever a situation is actively dangerous, such as violence in progress, an armed person, a serious crash with injuries, or a suspect who is still at the scene. Monroe Police dispatch can be reached at 318-329-2600. Crime Stoppers of North Delta accepts information at 318-388-CASH (2274).
The department operates through four principal bureaus: Administration, Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Support Services. Its current official website identifies Victor Zordan as chief of police.
Monroe Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Monroe Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | MPD |
| Administration Office | 1810-B Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe, LA 71202 |
| Department contact address | 700 Wood Street, Monroe, LA 71201 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Police dispatch | 318-329-2600 |
| Police information | 318-329-2641 |
| Police chief | Victor Zordan |
| Chief’s Office | 318-329-2641 |
| Internal Affairs | 318-812-0385 |
| Patrol Bureau | 318-329-2605 |
| Investigation Bureau | 318-329-2606 |
| Support Bureau | 318-329-2615 |
| Booking | 318-324-2739 |
| Crime Stoppers | 318-388-2274 |
| Main bureaus | Administration, Patrol, Investigation and Support Services |
| County equivalent | Ouachita Parish |
| Parish jail | Ouachita Correctional Center |
| Jail address | 4801 Highway 165 Bypass, Monroe, LA 71202 |
| Sheriff’s Office | 318-329-1200 |
The department’s About page places its Administration Office at the City of Monroe Public Safety Center, while its current contact directory continues to list 700 Wood Street as a department contact address.
Monroe Police Department Address
The department’s Administration Office is located at:
- Monroe Public Safety Center
- 1810-B Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
This facility is used for police administration and other department operations. The department also publishes:
- Monroe Police Department
- 700 Wood Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
- Telephone: 318-329-2600
Because the department currently publishes both locations, residents planning an in-person visit for a specific service should call first to confirm which facility handles that service. The Public Safety Center is specifically identified by MPD as the Administration Office.
The city directory lists 318-329-2641 for police information and 318-329-2600 for police response.
Important Monroe Police Phone Numbers
Use 318-329-2600 for police dispatch and calls for service that require an officer but are not necessarily life-threatening emergencies.
Common reasons to contact police include:
- Theft discovered after the offender has left
- Property damage
- Suspicious activity
- A delayed burglary report
- Vehicle theft
- Disturbances
- Requests for an officer
- Information about an existing police matter
For an immediate threat to life or safety, residents should use 911.
Anonymous information about a crime or wanted person may be provided to Crime Stoppers of North Delta at 318-388-2274. MPD routinely directs people with investigative information to both the department and Crime Stoppers.
Monroe Police Department Organization
MPD is organized into four major service areas:
- Administration Bureau
- Patrol Bureau
- Criminal Investigations Bureau
- Support Services Bureau
The department states that, when fully staffed, it has 125 sworn officers and 48 support employees.
Administration Bureau
The Administration Bureau handles the department’s internal management and support functions.
Responsibilities include:
- Internal Affairs
- Budgeting and accounting
- Payroll
- Fleet management
- Technology and operations
- Department administration
The current department directory lists:
- Chief of Police: Victor Zordan
- Chief’s Office: 318-329-2641
- Assistant Chief: Mary Ann Tellis
- Administration Supervisor: Captain Sean Reddick
Internal Affairs is overseen through the Administration Bureau, with Captain Sean Reddick currently listed as an Internal Affairs contact at 318-812-0385.
Patrol Bureau
The Patrol Bureau is MPD’s largest operational division and provides police coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Patrol operates through four 12-hour shifts. Uniformed officers respond to calls throughout Monroe and also conduct proactive patrol aimed at deterring crime.
Patrol officers typically:
- Respond to calls for service
- Protect victims and injured people
- Secure crime scenes
- Search for suspects
- Interview witnesses
- Conduct traffic stops
- Make arrests when legally appropriate
- Prepare initial reports
- Patrol neighbourhoods and business districts
The Patrol Bureau also includes several specialized functions.
1. Traffic Division
The Traffic Division handles a large portion of the city’s motor-vehicle crashes and conducts traffic enforcement.
Its responsibilities include:
- Serious crash investigations
- Traffic-law enforcement
- Collision response
- Roadway safety operations
2. K-9 Unit
MPD’s K-9 teams support patrol and surrounding law-enforcement agencies.
Police dogs are trained for duties that include:
- Narcotics detection
- Tracking
- Evidence recovery
- Patrol support
Dogs and handlers must undergo continuing training and annual certification.
3. Dive Team
The Dive Team consists of certified public-safety divers who conduct underwater search and recovery operations. The team may also assist surrounding agencies when specialized diving resources are required.
Criminal Investigations Bureau
The Criminal Investigations Bureau handles cases requiring more detailed follow-up after the initial police response.
Its main sections include:
- Violent Crimes
- Property Crimes
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Evidence
1. Violent Crimes Division
Violent Crimes investigates offences such as:
- Homicide
- Cold cases
- Serious assault
- Robbery
- Kidnapping
- Missing-person cases
- Extortion
- Aggravated battery
The division also contains specialized investigators for sex crimes, child abuse, domestic violence, juvenile matters and crimes involving elderly or vulnerable victims.
2. Property Crimes Division
Property Crimes handles investigations involving:
- Theft
- Burglary
- Stolen vehicles
- Pawned stolen property
- Financial crimes
- Related property offences
A police report does not automatically mean a detective will be assigned. Investigative follow-up may depend on the seriousness of the offence, available evidence, suspect information and whether useful leads exist.
3. Crime Scene Division
Crime Scene investigators process scenes, collect physical evidence, conduct forensic imaging and assist with fingerprint identification.
The Evidence Department also operates within the Investigation Bureau and is responsible for the secure storage of criminal evidence, seized items and recovered property.
Support Services Bureau
The Support Services Bureau provides many of the department functions that residents interact with after the initial police response.
It includes:
- Booking
- Records
- Communications
- Crime Analysis
- A.R.E.
- School Resource Officers
- Airport Security
Booking personnel process and fingerprint people arrested by Monroe Police.
Communications
MPD uses a Computer Aided Dispatch system. Communications officers answer emergency and non-emergency calls and send police officers to incidents using radio and mobile-computer systems.
What County Is the Monroe Police Department In?
The Monroe Police Department is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties, so Ouachita Parish is the county-equivalent jurisdiction.
MPD serves the City of Monroe. It is separate from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, which provides parish-level law enforcement and operates the Ouachita Correctional Center.
West Monroe is also a separate municipality with its own police department. Therefore, an incident in West Monroe should not automatically be reported to Monroe Police simply because both cities are within Ouachita Parish.
The exact location where an incident occurred determines the responsible agency.
Filing a Monroe Police Report
Residents can report crimes by contacting police dispatch at 318-329-2600.
MPD’s current public website does not advertise a broad online self-reporting portal comparable to those used by some larger police departments. It does, however, provide forms for:
- Freedom of Information requests
- Extra patrol requests
- Employee complaints
- Extra-duty officer requests
- Special-event permits
- Business Watch enrollment
- Employee commendations
Accordingly, ordinary crime reports should generally be made through police dispatch or directly with an officer. This conclusion is based on the department’s currently published public forms.
Call police directly when:
- The suspect is known
- Evidence needs collection
- A vehicle has been stolen
- A firearm is involved
- A home or business was entered
- Security video may identify the offender
- Officers need to examine the scene
Always retain the case number provided after a report is completed.
Obtaining a Monroe Police Report
The Records Division processes police reports, citations, subpoenas and public record requests.
Records staff are also responsible for storage and management of department records. Copies of police and traffic-accident reports are released subject to Louisiana public-record laws.
MPD provides a Freedom of Information Request Form for people seeking department records.
A requester should be prepared to provide:
- Police case number
- Incident date
- Location
- Names of involved people
- Type of record requested
- Contact details
- Identification or proof of authorization when required
Some information may be withheld or redacted if it involves an active investigation, juvenile information, protected victims or other legally confidential material.
Property and Evidence
The Evidence Department operates under the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
Its responsibilities include maintaining:
- Criminal evidence
- Seized property
- Recovered stolen property
- Property awaiting court proceedings
Evidence required for an investigation or prosecution cannot normally be returned until the appropriate legal or investigative authority authorizes its release.
Anyone trying to recover property should have the police case number and proof of ownership available and should contact MPD before travelling to a police facility.
Complaints About Monroe Police Employees
MPD accepts complaints involving department employees in person, by telephone, by mail or through a third party. Complaints may also be made anonymously.
Internal Affairs contacts currently include:
- Captain Sean Reddick: 318-812-0385
- Lieutenant Matt Schmitz: 318-812-0382
- Sergeant Michael Freeman: 318-582-7520
Useful information for a complaint includes:
- Date and time
- Exact location
- Officer’s name or description
- Badge or unit information
- Case or citation number
- Witness information
- Photographs or video
- A clear description of what occurred
A person should still file a complaint even if the officer’s name is unknown. The date, location and incident details may allow Internal Affairs to identify the employee.
Monroe Police Booking and Ouachita Correctional Center
MPD has booking officers who fingerprint and process people after arrest. The department’s current contact directory lists 318-324-2739 for Booking.
People who require continued detention may be housed at:
- Ouachita Correctional Center
4801 Highway 165 Bypass
Monroe, Louisiana 71202
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office operates the facility. OCC is the only jail facility serving Ouachita Parish and houses pretrial detainees, parish-sentenced offenders and some Louisiana Department of Corrections inmates. The facility has a maximum capacity of 1,222 beds.
The Sheriff’s Office provides a public booking-search system for current custody information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What number should I call for Monroe Police?
Call 318-329-2600 for Monroe Police dispatch. Use 911 when an immediate threat or serious emergency is occurring.
Q. Who is the current Monroe Police chief?
The department’s current official website identifies Victor Zordan as chief of police.
Q. What parish is Monroe Police located in?
The Monroe Police Department is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana parishes serve the same general geographic role as counties in most other states.
Q. Does Monroe Police operate the Ouachita Correctional Center?
No. Monroe Police makes arrests and performs initial booking functions, but the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office operates the Ouachita Correctional Center.