The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is the state’s capital and second most populous city.
The department’s history dates back to 1818, with the first council meeting of Baton Rouge held on April 13, 1818. Pierre Gentin was among the first officers identified, and between 1817 and 1859, law enforcement was overseen by a town constable. The Baton Rouge Police Department serves as a major urban law enforcement agency, emphasizing community partnership, professional training, and technological advancement in its approach to public safety.
Baton Rouge is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, which is the most populous parish in the state. Several other law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction within the city limits, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office, and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Police. Three universities within the city also have their own campus police departments: Louisiana State University (LSU), Southern University (SU), and Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC).
The Baton Rouge Police Department joined On Patrol: Live during Season 4 in episode 07.18.25.
