Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police (LSP) is Louisiana's statewide law enforcement agency, responsible for highway safety, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and statewide emergency response. LSP works alongside local police departments and parish sheriff's offices throughout Louisiana and provides specialized resources for major incidents, disasters, and complex investigations. The agency operates 10 regional troops across the state along with specialized units such as SWAT, Criminal Investigations, Mobile Field Force, aviation, emergency operations, and statewide communications.