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Keeping this community safe is one of the primary duties of the JPSO; however, we cannot do it alone.  In an effort to better engage the citizens of the parish, the JPSO has established a Community Relations Section.

The Community Relations Section is housed at 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 in the Westbank Administrative Complex.  This Section oversees a variety of programs, serving the young, the elderly, and everyone in between.  These programs are open to the general public and promote safety and fellowship throughout.

A few of the programs are listed below:

  • This Section oversees the local Drug Abuse, Resistance and Education (DARE)  program.  This widely used program is designed to prevent drug abuse in children.
  • The local  Neighborhood Watch  program is also administered by this Section.  This program teaches citizens techniques to reduce the risk of being victimized at home or in public.  We currently service more than 70 neighborhood groups.
  • On the first Tuesday of August, the JPSO sponsors a National Night Out Against Crime .  Representatives from the JPSO try to attend as many neighborhood or civic association events and block parties as possible to promote neighborhood safety.
  • We also oversee the  The Young Marines Program . This youth program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17.  Its primary mission is to positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development by promoting a healthy, drug and crime free lifestyle.    
  • We also try to keep our elderly citizens engaged in the community by providing cultural and recreational activities to them.  The JPSO Community Relations Section sponsors the Senior Citizen's Program which includes field trips, picnics and luncheons throughout the area.
  • With all of the parks and recreational activities in the Parish, theft of a bicycle is, unfortunately, rather commonplace.  So that we can get your bicycle back to you when recovered, we have implemented a Bicycle Registration Program  to capture vital information about your bike.
  • We also sponsor a program titled Jefferson Handy Emergency Line Phone (JHELP) .  This program collects used cell phones from the public and distributes them to our senior citizens for use in emergencies.

 

If you would like more information on these programs, please click on the applicable link.  If you would like to contact us about participating in any of the programs, please call us between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at (504) 376-2401 or you can email us at CommRelations@jpso.com