Largely due to the efforts at increasing police pay, I am pleased to report that we have six new recruits who have undergone training at the Police Academy and three newly hired, experienced officers with updated Field Training…
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Mayor Mark Reminds Covington to “Slow Your Roll”
In an email update sent out yesterday, Mayor Mark details a particularly hectic traffic day for CPD on Monday, with 6 car crashes and 221 cars “radar clocked” for speeding, just in Covington.
Covington Police Department Hires Six New Officers
We are excited to announce the hiring of six (6) new police officers, all of who will be starting the Slidell Regional Police Academy on Monday.
Covington Police Department’s Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway Update
Due to COVID-19, The Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway will be implementing a safety plan this year to ensure all attendees and volunteers stay safe. Although we are implementing a safety plan, we will continue to do our best in making the children of our community smile a little bigger this Holiday Season.
Donation Opportunities for the Covington Community
November is traditionally the month of giving, and many in our community have suffered hardships this year. Thankfully there are a number of organizations in our area designed to help our local neighbors.
Covington Police Department Announces Two New Promotions
From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of Laura Aucoin from the rank of Officer to
CPD Announces New Deputy Chief of Police Joseph “Trey” Mahon
From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Joseph “Trey” Mahon to Deputy Chief of
CPD Now Hiring Police Officers
From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department is hiring highly motivated and professional individuals who are looking to begin a law enforcement
Home Exterior Video Cameras for Safety – Mayor Mark
Exterior video cameras are affordable and effective – from Mayor Mark Johnson As technology has improved, costs have declined. A video surveillance system at
CPD Update: City Court in Session Monday, Special Procedures
From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department would like to inform the citizens of Covington that our City Court will be in
Hoot Dat! A Guide to Louisiana Owls
According to the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) of the Louisiana Ornithological Society, there are four owls of the family Strigidae and one in the family Tytonidae that are common in Louisiana. Those are the eastern screech owl, the barred owl, the short-eared owl, the great horned owl and the common barn owl.
CPD Update: Heat Advisory in Effect St. Tammany Parish
For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values greater than 112 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 108 to 112 expected.
CPD Promotes Crime Prevention with New Anonymous Tip App
The Covington Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view
CPD Firework Ordinance & Safety Tips
The following is an update from the Covington Police Department. Follow Covington Police Department (Covington, LA) for more updates. Two years ago the City
CPD to Participate in National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday October 13th
Chief Tim Lentz announces that the Covington Police Department will be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 13th. Each
City Hosts First Responder’s Plaque Ceremony This Thursday
The City of Covington invites the public to attend a First Responder’s Plaque Ceremony to take place Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 10 a.m.
CPD Promotes Safe Prescription Return Program
Chief Tim Lentz announces that citizens looking to dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications now have a convenient, safe way
City of Covington Receives LMA Award in Recognition of CPD’s Improvements
Statement by Covington Police Department Chief Tim Lentz: Recently at the Louisiana Municipal Association banquet in Lafayette, the City of Covington was presented with
Chelsea Feerick Day In Covington – Heroic Efforts By Dispatcher Yield Proclamation
July 31st was Chelsea Feerick Day in Covington, Louisiana! As a dispatcher, Chelsea takes many calls while on duty, but one call in April
CPD Takes Boys & Girls Club to Zephyr Field with the Help of Local Businessmen
Last Wednesday (June 24) members of the FOP Lodge brought over 80 kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Covington to a Zephyrs