Lake Charles Police Department

Lake Charles Police Department serves Lake Charles, LA. Use this page to reach the correct Municipal Police in Calcasieu Parish, LA, and navigate to official public-facing resources. The agency is responsible for local law enforcement within its jurisdiction, handling municipal safety, traffic enforcement, and public safety calls 24/7. Some non-emergency property crimes may be handled online through the agency's official website or county resources. For non-urgent matters, the non emergency phone number for the Lake Charles Police Department is (337) 491-1311 . The physical headquarters of the department is located at: 601 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Visiting the office in person is often necessary for certain types of records requests or to speak with specific officers. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Lake Charles city, LA has an estimated population of 81,679.