In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the
community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to
highlight their outstanding officers, Covington Weekly
profiles are provided by Chief Tim Lentz of the Covington
Police Department.
Ryan Carruth is a lifelong resident of Covington. After
graduating from St. Paul’s, Ryan enrolled in Tulane
University in New Orleans. He secured a bachelor’s degree
in Homeland Security and Emergency Management in May of
2016. After a yearlong recruitment process, Ryan relented
to my efforts and joined the Covington Police Dept. in June
of 2017.
After his hiring, Ryan attended the Slidell Police Regional
Training Academy where he excelled as a recruit. After his
graduation just before Thanksgiving, he returned to the
Police Department to begin applying the knowledge he
learned in the classroom to the streets of Covington. At
the end of this week, Ryan will have completed his 16 week
Field Training Program and will begin work in a solo
status.
In his time off, Ryan loves to spend time with his family,
hunting and fishing, and training his golden retriever.
The Covington Police Department is open 24/7. All
Emergencies, call 911 for immediate assistance. Non-
Emergencies, call 985-892-8500.
