In the event of a crisis situation, LSU will communicate vital information as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to provide the greatest safety for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. Please visit the LSU Emergency Preparedness website for more information regarding emergency procedures.

Chief’s Welcome

On behalf of the dedicated professionals of the Louisiana State University Police Department it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Police Department home page. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our paramount priority. We are committed to building collaborative partnerships for the betterment of our entire community. Part of that collaborative partnership includes you, the student, the staff member, the faculty and visitor.

Please take the time to view our website for services we offer and items such as safety tips and preventive measures that will help to ensure your safety and security both on campus and off-campus.  We value your input, require your assistance, and appreciate you as an individual.  So please, make the effort to faithfully practice awareness, responsibility, and safety.

The LSU Police Department stands ready to serve the needs of the University community. If you need assistance, please let us know. We will do our very best to provide you with the service that you would expect from a professional law enforcement agency.

Welcome to the Louisiana State University Police Department,

Lawrence Rabalais, Chief of Police

To read about the history of the LSU Police Department, click here.