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Training Division

Under the command of Major Guy Laigast, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division oversees the operations of the Training Division, Aviation Division, Shooting Range, Young Marines Program and the Reserve Division. 

Lieutenant Eric Becnel, Director of Training, organizes and administers annual training in the areas of Firearms, Defensive Tactics (Officer Survival), Legal Updates and Electives mandated by the state of Louisiana as well as other topics which serves to improve the quality of performance by our deputies enabling them to better serve the public.

Lieutenant Becnel, Lieutenant Mike Leboeuf, and Sergeant Corbett Reddoch are all certified instructors by the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) allowing PPSO to conduct and execute training classes and exercises on most topics that are taught on a regular basis.

The Training Division can be contacted at 504-934-6904.

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