Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube MENU AWARDS & HONORS Lafourche Pride Awards Sheriff Craig Webre annually honors employees and civilians for commendable work, distinguished service, and saving lives through the Lafourche Pride Awards. Please visit the CLICK HERE for more information on this annual program. Agency Honors and Awards Under the direction and leadership of Sheriff Craig Webre, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office first achieved national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2000 and was re-accredited consecutively in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2020 – receiving Accreditation with Excellence in 2015 and Meritorious status in 2020 (for 15 straight years of accreditation). The LPSO Training Academy and Communications Section were also accredited in 2020, leading to the first every CALEA Tri-Arc Accreditation Status. The LPSO Transitional Work Program is nationally accredited by the American Correctional Association. The program first achieved national accreditation in 2004 and was re-accredited consecutively in 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016. The program is in line for re-accreditation in 2021, and the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex is in line for its initial ACA Accreditation in 2021 as well. Here is a list of awards and honors the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has received: 2019 Top National Project under $50 million – Correctional Complex (Construction Management Association of America) 2019 Top Regional Project under $50 million – Correctional Complex (Construction Management Association of America) 2019 Ally of the Year (Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence) 2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (The Best and Brightest) 2017 When Work Works Award for Exemplary Workplace Practices (Society for Human Resource Management) 2016 Best Dressed Public Safety Uniform (North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors) 2009 Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services (U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crimes) 2009 Tadini Bacigalupi Program of Distinction Award (National Organization for Victim Assistance) 2008 Neighborhood Watch Award for Excellence by a Sheriff’s Office (National Neighborhood Watch) 2008 Excellence in Victim Services Award (International Association of Chiefs of Police) 2005 Crime Victims Services Award (National Sheriffs’ Association) 2005 Outstanding Organization Award (Louisiana Association of Victims and Citizens Against Crime) Individual Honors & Awards Sheriff Craig Webre instills in each and every employee to strive for excellence. This has resulted in employees receiving numerous awards and honors. While the local awards are too numerous to list here, these are current employees who have received honors at the national and state levels: Sheriff Craig Webre View the full list HERE. Chief Deputy Roy Gros 2018 National Command & Staff College Graduate (1st Session) 2009 Police Officer of the Year (American Legion Department of Louisiana) Major Cortrell Davis 2018 National Command & Staff College Graduate (1st Session) 2018 Heart of Law Enforcement Award (Beyond the Badge) Major Lafate Day 2020 National Command & Staff College Graduate (9th Session) 2010 Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisor of the Year (National Sheriffs’ Association) 2009 William H. Spurgeon Award (Highest Honor in Exploring) Captain Karla Beck 2003 Leanne Knot Memorial Award (Louisiana Coalition for Domestic Violence) 2002 & 2007 Outstanding Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator Award (Louisiana Victims and Citizens Against Crime) Captain John Champagne 2020 National Command & Staff College Graduate (9th Session) Captain Chad Shelby 2011 FBI National Academy Graduate (244th Class) 2010 Award for Excellence for Serial Killer Investigation (International Homicide Investigators Association) Lieutenant Michael Beck Jr. 2020 National Command & Staff College Graduate (9th Session) Lieutenant Ben Dempster 2019 National Command & Staff College Graduate (4th Session) Lieutenant Derek Champagne 2021 National Command & Staff College Graduate (12th Session) Lieutenant Trent Duplantis 2003 Medal of Valor (National Sheriffs Association) Lieutenant Doug Foreman 2015 Deputy Sheriff of the Year (Louisiana Sheriff’s Association) Lieutenant Kevin Johnson 2021 National Command & Staff College Graduate (12th Session) Sergeant Keniyelle Frank 2019 Meritorious Accomplishment by a Law Enforcement Officer (Louisiana Housing Council) Pamela Guedry 2016 Judith Wallach President’s Award (Supervised Visitation Network) Lucie Morvant 2019 R.A.D. Systems International Hall of Fame (R.A.D. Systems) National & State Leadership Sheriff Craig Webre encourages employees to actively participate in professional development and networking through state and national organization. During his tenure, Sheriff Webre and members of his staff have been elected to multiple state and national offices of professional associations: Sheriff Craig Webre View the full list HERE. Major Lafate Day: Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators: President (2014-2016), Board Member (2008-2018) FEMA/GOHSEP Citizen Corps: Region 6 Steering Committee (2014), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) State Advocate (2011-2012) Louisiana Teen CERT Academy: Founder/Coordinator (2010-2015) National Council of Negotiation Agencies (2010-2015) Captain Karla Beck: Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement: Louisiana State Victim Services Advisory Board Member (2009-present) Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Board of Directors (2014-2017) Captain Brennan Matherne: National Information Officer’s Association: President (2017-2018), Vice President, (2016-2017), Regional Director (2013-2016) Lieutenant Michael Beck: National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration: DDACTS Subject Matter Expert and National Trainer (2011-present) Lieutenant Craig Melancon Louisiana Misdemeanor Probation Officers Association: Member-at-Large (2017-2018) Deputy Mandy Falcon Louisiana D.A.R.E. Officers Association: Secretary/Board of Directors (2017-2018) Pamela Guedry: Supervised Visitation Network Worldwide: Treasurer (2015-2017), Secretary (2017-2019), Board of Directors (2014-present) Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: President (2020), Board of Directors (2017-present) Christie Pepper Louisiana District Attorneys Association: DA Investigators Board President (2017-2019) For information on local awards, please visit the Lafourche Pride Awards section. Contact Information 200 Canal Boulevard P.O. Box 5608 Thibodaux, LA 70302 Non-Emergency Line: (985) 448-2111 Emergencies: 911 Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Latest News LPSO Gearing Up for 28th Annual Bike Giveaway 11/22/2021 Meth Sandwich? 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