East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
Law EnforcementLouisiana, United States201-500 Employees
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, responsible for enforcing state law within East Baton Rouge Parish and for operating the parish jail. Led by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, the office serves the local community with public safety and correctional responsibilities. The organization employs a workforce in the hundreds. In recent years, the office has pursued partnerships to support its operations, including collaborations with the Louisiana State Police to explore rapid DNA testing in investigations and with local organizations such as the Dream Day Foundation. Historically, it also introduced a handheld mobile policing device in 2019 to streamline deputy duties.